LEW Electrical Distributors Prospectus

DISCOVER AWARD WINNING SERVICE PROUD TO SERVE THE TRADE SINCE 1993 1

HELLO AND WELCOME LEW Electrical Distributors was formed in 1993. Then trading as Lincs Electrical Wholesalers Ltd we occupied a small unit in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, where we sold to the trade across North Lincolnshire and parts of Yorkshire. Having had several years working as an electrician I took over the management of LEW in 1995. I entered the wholesale industry with an appreciation for service and an understanding of the important role that wholesalers play in the supply of products and services for electricians and contractors. Providing an expert service that our customers could rely on was, as it remains to be, the mission of LEW. When starting out we made sure to only establish close relationships with suppliers who shared this passion for service and quality, and we have remained committed to this throughout the last 25 years. With branches now located throughout Yorkshire, East Midlands and the North West, we have grown to become one of the leading independent electrical wholesalers in the UK. This has been achieved by the hard work and skill of our staff who share a common goal of providing the best possible service that our customers can rely on. We have captivated this goal in our company mission statement. “To provide the best possible service, product choice, quality and value, delivered with individual pride and company spirit.” Looking to the future we are continuing to improve and develop our service offering with modern solutions to support the trade. Whether that is access to product, services or training, we are committed to providing industry leading solutions that add value to you. We look forward to working with you and your business both now and in the future. Andy Johnson Managing Director 2

OUR MISSION STATEMENT To offer customers the best possible service, product choices, quality and value. Delivered with individual pride and company spirit. OUR TEAM IS HERE TO HELP At LEW we have over 130 team members who are here to help. When you open an LEW account you’ll have a dedicated account manager who’ll ensure your requirements, orders and anything else is dealt with, meaning less hassle and one friendly point of contact. Leading our teams is our senior management. With years of experience in wholesaling, they’ll ensure an efficient, reliable and secure service for you. Bruno Hickson Jamie Ring Lee Martin Nicholas Fisher Operations Director Head of Finance Commercial Manager HR Manager Paul Toomey Scott Berry Josh Johnson Kieran Johnson Group Manager Group Manager Group Manager Digital Manager 3

SWITCH ON TO AWARD WINNING SERVICE WAYS TO ORDER FROM LEW ORDER IN BRANCH ONLINE & THE APP Branches open 6 days a week Order 24/7 online through our and 1000s of products in stock. website. Download the LEW app Plus free tea, coffee & WiFi. on the App Store & Google Play. ORDER ON THE PHONE ORDER VIA EMAIL Call up your branch and place Email your account manager orders for collection or delivery. with your order and they’ll be Your order can be ready in as happy to help. little as 30 minutes. 12 Branches Nationwide, £3.5m worth of stock, with more opening soon available with overnight A dedicated Account inter-branch delivery Manager to help with all Access to 250+ ElectraCentre your requirements & orders branches nationwide 1000s of products from 24/7 online account the leading brands management and Free local delivery at each product ordering branch with our own fleet of Flexible credit terms with a vans & drivers dedicated accounts team Free tea, coffee & WiFi Access to product design when you visit a branch services, tool hire & industry training courses 4

12 BRANCHES NATIONWIDE Barnsley Bury Unit 6 Hardman Street Cannon Way Bury Barugh Green Greater Manchester S75 1JU BL9 5AA 01226 380 962 01617 977 833 Doncaster Gainsborough 13 Merchants Way Units 12 - 14 Doncaster Willoughby Street DN2 4BH Gainsborough DN21 1JJ 01302 342 266 01427 611 661 Grimsby Celtic Place Hull Athena Drive Unit 3 Stonetec Park Grimsby Stoneferry Road DN31 2UE Hull HU8 8DA 01472 353 352 01482 228 226 Leeds Unit E3 Lincoln Copley Hill Trading Estate Units 9 & 10 Whitehall Road Earlsfield Close LS12 1HE Sadler Road LN6 3RT 0113 243 4683 01522 690 574 Mansfield Unit 13, Block 24 Sheffield Old Mill Industrial Estate Unit 4 Woodhouse Savile Business Park NG19 9BQ Attercliffe Road S4 7WW 01623 345 780 01142 759 379 Wakefield Unit 2A Warrington Roundwood Industrial Est Unit 42 Ossett Gateway 49 Trade Park WF5 9SQ Kerfoot Street WA2 8NT 01924 600 120 01925 648 900 5

THE LEW DIFFERENCE High level of industry training for our staff EXPERT Recognised by industry CUSTOMER organisations SERVICE Support from your personal Account Manager Customer service is at the forefront of LEW. We recognise the value of service in our industry and the importance in establishing strong working relationships that our customers can rely on. Did you know that 1 in 5 of our customers found out about us through a recommendation from a friend or colleague? We provide industry-leading solutions you and your business can trust; delivering the best possible service built not only on competitive pricing, but on reliability and performance. At the 2018 Electrical Wholesaler awards we were awarded Best Wholesaler for our category (6-25 Branches) with one of our branch managers, Russell Barrett, named Branch Manager of the Year! We’ve also been recognised by the London Stock Exchange Group as one of the 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain. 6

THE LEW DIFFERENCE INDUSTRY BUYING GROUPS THAT ADD VALUE As members of AWEBB we benefit from the increased Further access to £600,000 purchasing power and collective representation of worth of stocked items one of the industry’s leading independent Competitive pricing while buying consortiums. keeping our independent service & values We take advantage of AWEBB’s bulk pricing S25u0p+poBrtafnrcohmesyaocurropsesrsonal agreements and strengthened relationships with AthcecoUuKn&t MIraenlaangder key supplier partners to help improve our complete service offering. This allows us to maintain our core values and services as an independent wholesaler whilst operating with the purchasing power and infrastructure recognisable of a national organisation. We also have access to an additional 10,000 sq. ft of storage facility and £600,000 of stock as part of the ElectraCentre Distribution network. ElectraCentre Distribution is exclusive to AWEBB members, helping us improve access to stock-holdings, reduce delivery times, and leverage purchasing power. 7

THE LEW DIFFERENCE STOCK INVESTMENT IN LEADING BRANDS & PRODUCTS We have invested in over £3.5 million worth of We have made sure to only establish close stock across our branch network. Working with relationships with suppliers who share our passion some of the biggest manufacturers in the industry, for quality products and service. So, when ordering our comprehensive stock range meets the needs from LEW, you know you are purchasing quality and demands of our customers. products at a competitive price. From market-leading distribution and circuit We stock the essential ranges in cable and cable protection compliant to the latest regulations, to management, distribution, lighting, wiring quality wiring accessories and an extensive range accessories, fire and security, heating, and of lighting solutions, our complete stock profile ventilation. And working closely with key supplier makes us one of the most reliable independent partners we can ensure a quick turnaround on job wholesalers in the UK. specific products to meet your requirements. 8

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THE LEW DIFFERENCE Large warehouse and essential ranges in stock PRODUCTS at every branch WHEN & WHERE Reliable delivery network YOU NEED THEM with LEW vans on the road Inter-branch delivery Choose from over 8,500 stocked products with a network to get the stock range of delivery options to suit. Whether same day, closer to you next day, local or national, we operate a reliable delivery service to ensure you have the easiest access to our products no matter where or when you work. Our inter-branch link van service provides next day delivery on over £3.5 million worth of stock from across our branch network. This means that if a product isn’t readily available in your local LEW branch, but is in stock in another, our link van can deliver this product overnight ready for collection or delivery. 10

THE LEW DIFFERENCE ONLINE ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT & ONLINE ORDERING Online Ordering Manage Your Account Online Our online ordering platform is specifically Our online accounts portal allows you to view designed to let you order when and where you invoices, statements and payments online. Access want. Available on mobile devices through the App to your account portal will ensure you have Store and Google Play, and on desktop through our complete control and traceability over your website, our online ordering platform and Click & LEW account. Collect app can save you time and money. You can view all important documentation related You can view prices and stock availability across to your account, with information provided on our branches, create shopping lists for quick and balance, credit and payment history. easy repeat ordering, and organise your account how you like it by saving favourite products. It allows you to order outside of normal working hours and provides an alternative to ordering over the phone, email, or branch-counter. 11

THE LEW DIFFERENCE HELPING DEVELOP OUR TEAMS & CUSTOMERS We understand how important it is to stay up to 4 purpose built training date with changes both in the industry and market. centres across the UK We recognise a responsibility to provide access to Training on a range of topics industry training to help keep customers current and and products for all sectors forward thinking, whilst maintaining best practice and of electrical contracting knowledge of regulatory changes and new products. Industry recognised awards and qualifications We currently have four LEW Training Centres located in Gainsborough, Grimsby, Barnsley and Bury. These provide easy access to training and business development opportunities, and are available to use for your own training and meetings as and when required. LEW Training Centres are central to the training and development of our own employees, which ensure that we can deliver an efficient, reliable and expert service for you. 12

CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY We have dealt with LEW for a number of years and have Steven Edgeley always found them to be a great company to deal with. Prices are always fair and the service very good. I use LEW Lincoln and find the staff very knowledgeable David Line Electrical Ltd & accommodating. Highly recommended. Top bunch of lads and good reliable service, if they Highfield Electrical haven’t got it in stock, they can get it for you. Installations Ltd I simply wouldn’t use anyone else unless I had to. Leslie Mark Trueman Fair prices, helpful and available. A1 Electrical Services I have used LEW for a number of years now. They are Andy Coole top of their game and understand the needs of electrical A Coole Electrical Ltd contractors, always willing to go the extra mile too. Couldn’t recommend them enough. LEW are an amazing firm to deal with and we receive great LDD Electrical Ltd service whichever branch we go to. You can see more reviews online on our Trustpilot. uk.trustpilot.com/review/www.lewelectrical.co.uk 13

THE LEW DIFFERENCE £10k total raised since 2018 for the Electrical Industries SUPPORTING Charity OUR INDUSTRY & Empowering staff to raise COMMUNITIES funds for charities & causes right across the UK Our community and charity commitments provide Quarterly magazine valuable opportunities for us to give back to the for our customers communities of our branches and make real world impacts to individuals both inside and outside our industry. Since 2018 we have pledged an annual fundraising target of £5000 to the Electrical Industries Charity. The Electrical Industries Charity is the trade charity for the energy and electrical sectors, delivering high- impact well-being services to individuals and families working in these industries. We promote action in the community through sponsoring local initiatives like Circus Starr in Doncaster, When You Wish Upon a Star in Nottingham, and Viking FM’s Mission Christmas in Hull. We’re also proud supporters of both upcoming and world-class motorsport teams and athletes in the world. 1144

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ORDER ON THE GO WITH THE LEW APP Our app allows you to order over 8500+ products, create shopping lists of your favourite products, check your order history and see live stock levels. It’s free to use, helping you save time and money. • 24/7 Online ordering • Live Stock Availability • Saved Shopping Lists • Saved Favourite Products • Delivery & Collection Options MANAGE YOUR LEW Available online at ACCOUNT ONLINE www.lew-accounts.co.uk Our online account portal allows you to view your LEW invoices, statements and payments online. Your account portal ensures you have full control and traceability over your LEW account. • Track invoices, statements and payments • Check your account balance • View your purchase history • All your documentation in one place • View your account information and add new users

USE YOUR LEW ACCOUNT ACROSS THE UK & IRELAND As members of ElectraCentre you can access and collect goods from any of the 250+ ElectraCentres across the UK & Ireland and be invoiced with your LEW account. This makes working wherever you are as easy as possible. Look out for ElectraCentre signs or find your nearest branch online www.electracentre-locator.co.uk EVENTS, OFFERS, NEWS & COMPETITIONS Working with LEW is more than just a trade account. We actively support our customers with training events, access to industry advice, giveaways and competitions. We call this being part of #teamLEW Search for LEW Electrical Distributors #teamLEW 1177

READY TO ENJOY AWARD WINNING SERVICE Opening an account is easy. You’ll be enjoying using LEW in no time at all. We have 3 easy ways to open an account. IN BRANCH OVER THE PHONE 24/7 ONLINE Sit down with a cuppa and fill Call your local branch or Our website account form is out an application with help account manager and get quick and easy to complete from our friendly team. going over the phone. on any device. 18

OUR MISSION STATEMENT To offer customers the best possible service, product choices, quality and value. Delivered with individual pride and company spirit. 19

Lincs Electrical Wholesalers Ltd T/A LEW Electrical Distributors Registered in England No: 02262735 | VAT No. 613 8052 62 Unit 16, Primrose Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1HU All content correct at time of print. 20