Sinclair & Rush give a huge welcome to Component Force

We are absolutely delighted to announce a major new stage in the exciting futures of both Sinclair & Rush Ltd and Component Force Ltd. We have found the perfect fit in acquiring Component Force and welcome them warmly to the Sinclair & Rush family.

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 parent company.

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’

31^st 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