Merseyflex

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Merseyflex makes big move a Specialist hose and Fittings manufacturing Merseyflex has moved its entire operation under one roof in time for its 25th anniversary.

Merseyflex, which now employs 28 people, Operates nationally and internationally across a range of markets, Will focus on continued growth from its new home.

The investment and commitment to date of £££££££ and will continue into 2017 Since it was established in 1992 by father and son, Russ and Andy Cotterill, Merseyflex has enjoyed solid growth.

Both still play a a large daily part in managing the company.

Over time, the Business has outgrown its original premises on Mason Street.

Which had continued to be the base of operations up until 2016.

The decision was taken to make a considerable Investment to relocate and the search began early 2015

Objective : All operations to a brand new, purpose built premises.

With ongoing recent investment in the Liverpool city region, Venture Point in Speke proved to have the capacity to house the entire business under one roof once more. Working with developers to build a bespoke building to meet the needs of a growing business.

This was the ideal opportunity to take the business forward.

Planning began late 2015 This would help to future proof the growth of the business and improve efficiencies and reduces costs to enable a quality service at a competitive cost to continue.

Also as a responsible business the reduction in carbon footprint was also an objective.

after 25 years of business «From Speke we have great transport links to the motorway network which will help us better serve our nationwide customer base,» said Andy. «It also means when we have large transport moving, there is significantly less disruption to the local road network.»

«As well as greater storage capacity on site, we have invested in and installed a new fabrication, fitting shop, test and purpose built inspection facility.»

When we founded Merseyflex we had a vision to hold stock of industrial hose, pipework, fittings, valves and sealing products so we could quickly turn around orders nationally at competitive rates while maintaining quality and costs, this move and investment is the next stage in that vision.

«This allows us to offer a full, fast service to our clients and provide vital skills training opportunities moving forward.»

«When we founded Merseyflex we had a vision to hold stock of industrial hose, pipework, fittings, valves and sealing products so we could quickly turn around orders nationally at competitive rates while maintaining quality and costs, this move and investment is the next stage in that vision,» said Andy.

«We achieved and built a workforce with experience and expertise that our customers value our commitment to our staff and their continued development continues to be a key objective for the business. The new facility offers vastly improved staff facilities to make down time more enjoyable.»

«While continuing to focus on existing clients we also continue to seek emerging opportunities in the oil and gas/ industrial/environmental/food and beverage sectors and locally thanks to Liverpool 2 and Super Port the cost of importing products and our delivery timescales will give us a competitive advantage over rivals in other parts of the country.»

The Merseyflex story continues.