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Most businesses fail to see that there's more to successful materials handling than racking and stacking. It's our approach to providing objective and honest advice and no nonsense integrated deals that allows us to think and act differently. That's why after just three years, we've grown from a standing start to the finals of the Citizen & Echo's Business Link-sponsored Small Business of the Year Award.
With annual sales set to hit £2 million this year, On3 is proud to have started with nothing, and grown to a firm that now employs 12 people, without sacrificng our deeply held convictions.. Launched by David Scammell and Rob Jefferies - respectively the former MD and sales director of one of Britain's largest forklift distributors - the Stonehouse-based business provides complete storage solutions. "Most in the industry specialise in forklifts, or racking and shelving or fitting mezzanine floors, we provide any or all of those services together with operator training, health and safety guidance, and many other services" said Scammell. However, it's the approach, experience and attitude that are key to On3's success, believes Scammell, setting us apart from the rest. "What we do is absolutely unique. We decided before we started that if we were going to do it then we would do it right. Our number one guiding principle is 'Honest and Objective Advice' and we try to apply that right through the business. "So far the philosophy has served us well. We've turned business away that we felt wasn't right for us and yet we currently have 15 to 20 per cent of the market in Gloucester, with about 5 per cent in neighbouring areas such as Bristol. "If we can get our share up to 15 or 20 per cent in those other relatively local areas we will achieve a lot of growth without going too far afield. "That would suit us nicely as we have no plans for world domination. Having already run a very large company neither of us want to go there again. "We want to enjoy what we do while serving a quality clientele which is close enough for us to provide the kind of service they need and expect from us." And seeing as it was a customer that pipped us to the post, we're happy to give them a little plug. Well done Green Fuels! We like the cut of your jib! |
 
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