Buck & Hickman Named VMI Distributor of the Year

Coventry, United Kingdom, (25 October 2011) – Buck & Hickman, a leading UK distributor of tools, maintenance and health & safety products, has been named ‘International Distributor of the Year’ by American vendor management inventory (VMI) software manufacturer CribMaster.

CribMaster VMI systems are designed to manage tools, MRO, spare parts, PPE inventory and other types of indirect material to bring direct cost savings to the customer. Buck & Hickman has been recognised for its work in introducing this solution to the European market and to well-known names particularly in the aerospace sector.

Mark Peers, Head of Value Added Services at Buck & Hickman, commented:  “Vendor Managed Inventory is a fantastic way of streamlining operations and saving costs, which all companies are currently looking to do. The CribMaster solutions have been received warmly by our customers and we’re proud to be recognised as its ‘International Distributor of the Year’.”

Larry Harper, President of CribMaster, added: “We are happy to recognize Buck & Hickman for its accomplishments. As a CribMaster ‘Master’ Distributor they continue to outperform others because of the value and cost savings they continue to bring to their client base. We are thankful and proud to recognise Buck & Hickman as our top international distribution partner.”

Buck & Hickman provides VMI, Vending and RFID tool control and management solutions to help companies gain better control over their consumable stock and durable items whilst reducing their product consumption, all to help operational efficiency.

For further information, log on to http://www.buckandhickman.com/about-us/vendor-managed-inventory or call 08450 510150.

About Buck & Hickman:

Buck &Hickman is the UK’s leading supplier of tools, maintenance and health and safety products offering 60,000 products to order today and use tomorrow.

The Roebuck brand is exclusive to Buck & Hickman and offers a comprehensive range of over 23,000 tools, maintenance and health and safety products.  Roebuck products are designed specifically for professional users working in demanding industrial environments.

Contact:

Rose Kilby
Lodge Way House

Lodge Way

Harlestone Road

Northampton
NN5 7UG
Registered No. 60987 England.
Telephone: 02476 306444
Email: webenquiries@buckandhickman.com