British Summer Time has at last arrived and as proved typical for this time of year, things are gathering pace. After a very positive start we are now reaping the rewards of last year’s investment. The extra storage space has proven key to our short term growth and plans are already underway for Phase II which will see our site grow a further 30%. Our office extension has begun which will allow all the staff to spread and grow into their new space ensuring a comfortable and efficient working environment.

On the sales front we are seeing last year’s orders now arriving and being sent out to the various markets they were brought in for and our first class sales team are busy meeting both our loyal existing client base and pioneering into new sectors. Pleasingly we have identified many new industries that can benefit from the Smartlift product and the brand seems to have been received well. Our brand has been key to our past and is now more important than ever to our future. Having started this business from the ground I have always believed our commitment to service and quality would shape our brand. It’s fair to say that the Smartlift way has been emulated throughout the industry not least when it comes to online presence. Ten years ago we took advantage of the online platform and benefitted from being one of the first of our kind to showcase our company to the masses. Today we still invest on this stage and have confidence in the brand to push our identity ever further and stay one step ahead of the competition. Our existing and potential clients can browse our online shop window and be confident that we are still here shaping the future of industrial packaging. Of course, none of this matters without the human factor. We still believe in seeing our clients face to face and being a person not an email address. After all, how can you truly get a feel for a business until you meet the people?

So, we will believe in our past and let that mould our future. Our history speaks volumes and it is a timeline to be proud of. Our people will continue to serve the industry well and we will keep investing in our people.