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AO AND OMEGA ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP Omega PLC and online electricals retailer, AO have announced a national partnership for the distribution and installation of kitchen appliances in the contracts market. The partnership will see AO supply kitchen appliances for Omega’s nationwide network and will give builders and developers, not only the promise of exceptional customer service but also the security of knowing that stock will be there when required to coincide with a kitchen installation.
Anthony Sant, MD, AO Business
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Omega PLC, CEO Simon Barber said: “There have been many unexpected challenges caused by the pandemic and this uncertainty quickly became a major headache for developers and builders, with the potential to jeopardise house completions. The industry expressed deep concern that the shortage and uncertainty could undermine the revival of the housing market, so it was one we were determined to address.
Simon continued, “With every challenge there is also an opportunity and working with AO to guarantee the supply of branded appliances with our branded kitchens is an exciting first. We’re delighted we can now offer our partners the assurance that we can also deliver appliances on time with our contract kitchens.” Anthony Sant, MD of AO Business said: “Our aim with this partnership is to bring the exceptional customer service that AO has become famous for to Omega’s network as well as to guarantee market leading appliance supply and installation to remove uncertainty and potential costly delays.” AO’s move into the contracts market in 2019 has been welcomed by national and regional Housebuilders alike. With over 1.3 million square feet of warehousing and completing installations across the UK every week, AO is best placed to meet the ever-increasing demands of an industry that needs to expand to meet the UK’s growing housing requirements.
