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Clyde Paper Maintains Strong Supply Chain
1st April 2019

Clyde Paper Maintains Strong Supply Chain

NEWS that European specialist paper manufacturer Arjowiggins has gone into administration has understandably left the print sector feeling uneasy about the security of its supply chain.

The resulting delays and supply shortages are causing even more headaches for those already battling Brexit uncertainty.

In times like these, you need a supplier you can rely on. At Clyde, we’re drawing on decades of expertise and goodwill to ensure our customers avoid disruption to their businesses.

As an independent merchant, over the last 40 years we’ve built strong relationships with paper mills around the world. Not only are we unaffected by Arjowiggins going into administration, these relationships transcend market upheaval and political uncertainty.

As a result, our supply chain is strong and stable, and we retain the ability to respond and adapt quickly to an ever-changing industry. For Clyde’s customers, this means that we can offer the security they need, with a range of practical benefits including:

  • Excellent buying power – as an independent merchant but part of a large buying group, we have established long-standing, close relationships with multiple paper mills worldwide, not only safeguarding supply but also ensuring competitive prices on industry-leading products;
  • Huge stock held in our own temperature-controlled warehouse, which means that your paper stock is available immediately;
  • Fast delivery – next day as standard on all stock items – which means that it’s easier for you to exceed your customers’ expectations on turnaround;
  • Flexibility – you can request early morning or same-day delivery for those urgent requirements, or collect from our Trade Counter. We are always prepared to go the extra mile for you;
  • Comprehensive range of specialist printing papers, including:
    • Inaset Premium Uncoated Paper & Board
    • Pro-Design Digital Colour Printing Paper & Board
    • Creator Silk Coated Paper & Board
    • Kaskad Tinted Paper & Card Range
    • Stardream Pearlescent Papers
    • GF Smith Specialist Paper & Board ranges
    • Diva 1-Side Coated Board
    • DesignGraphics Large-format Media
  • Friendly and helpful service as the first and foremost priority of our enthusiastic office staff and delivery drivers – to make your job more enjoyable;
  • Environmental dependability: we are FSC, PEFC and ISO 14001 certified as a company, and many products also carry FSC or PEFC certifications. This is so that you can contribute to caring for the planet, without having to think about it;
  • Quality assurance: we’re ISO 9001 accredited, and all our papers come from the most environmentally and technologically advanced paper mills worldwide. Enjoy the certainty of knowing that your paper is safe for your equipment and the environment;
  • Established as a family-owned business in 1977, the values of care and honesty flow through our culture – we invite you to become part of our long-standing family!

For more information about our product range or to speak with a member of our sales team, go to our contact us page or call 0141 445 1199 today.