The
merger of these two Kentish plastics manufacturers and distributors creates a
match like the proverbial hand in glove - the corporate fit is textbook.
For
those of you who don’t know, Component Force launched in October 2000 and has
grown consistently over the years to the dynamic business it is today, with
operations headquartered outside Rochester in Kent
Their
product range overlaps to some degree with that of Sinclair & Rush, though
with notable exceptions. Both have an extensive collection of protective plugs,
caps and sleeves; however Component Force deals efficiently with shorter volume
orders, whereas Sinclair & Rush manufacture a combination of longer runs
and / or custom dip moulding projects.
Hand
grips can also be sourced from both companies, yet the options, volumes,
applications, customers and manufacturing capabilities vary considerably. This means
that customers now benefit from joint product / service opportunities,
affording them an even bigger, broader, more cost-effective universe of plastic
grip products to choose from.
Clear
plastic storage, packaging, mail and point of sale products from our VisiPak division
will be new to Component Force. Likewise, their ‘hardware’ range of wheels,
handles, hinges and street furniture add a new dimension to Sinclair &
Rush.
Component
Force will immediately be able draw on our 60 years (plus) of global
manufacturing and distribution, as well as the extensive plastics industry
R&D to which Sinclair & Rush has been a formative contributor. We will
enjoy fresh procurement skills and short run flexibility across a broader
product range – and more besides no doubt.
“As part of Sinclair & Rush’s continuing
expansion, we welcome Component Force into our family of companies. We believe that their wide-ranging offerings
related to product protection and component needs will greatly enhance our
product portfolio and ultimately the customer experience”, said Brad Philip,
President and COO, Sinclair & Rush, Inc., our US
Having
merged, these two companies jointly present a cutting edge plastics
manufacturing, sales and distribution business that services small to large
customer product protection, packaging and finishing solutions across the UK and Europe -
all wrapped in a business ethos following these two principles:
‘We are known for always striving to deliver great customer service’
‘Our mission is to leave our staff and customers feeling respected &
valued’31st March 2014 – this is a very exciting day for us all and completes our vision of a corporate marriage ‘made in Kentish heaven’.
For more information please call Sinclair & Rush 01622 693 200, or visit www.sinclair-rush.co.uk
