WORKING WITH YOU
CARL KAMMERLING INTERNATIONAL
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Our Company:
• Founded in Germany in 1904 • Manufacturer of a wide range of hand tools tool storage, power tool accessories and security products • Suitable for Professional & Industrial use
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Our History:
C.K is confirmed as the No 1. Brand of Choice for professional electricians in the UK.
Peter Ludwig Schmidt (PLS) is founded in Wuppertal Germany by the Schmidt family. C.K Tools undergoes a major rebrand and is repositioned to the professional tradesman.
2007 2012
1790
TO TODAY
2005 Carl Kämmerling works as export manager for PLS
1904
Carl Kämmerling set up his own business to sell tools under the C.K brand and buys Peter Ludwig Scmidt in the 1920’s
A number of awards follow in recognition of our outstanding product innovation and quality.
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1967
Combi Cutters win Professional Electrician award in 2006. Armourslice wins in 2014. Stubby VDE wins in 2017.
C.K. House o opens its custom 000 00 sq ft warehouse built 37,000 & offices courtesy of TV celebrity builder Tommy Walsh.
nold d C. K Kämmer Arnold Kämmerling and Marion ratken tak Meyerratken take over the reins from Carl Käm Kämmerling’s son.
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Our Global Presence:
ANNUAL SALES MORE THAN 20m STERLING
STAFF EMPLOYED CIRCA 100 PEOPLE
OFFICES IN UK AND GERMANY
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SALES TEAM ON THE GROUND
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MAJOR DISTRIBUTORS ACCROSS THE WORLD
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Our Distribution Channels:
ELECTRICAL
INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY
You can see that if you place your trust in us, you’ll be in good company. LARGE RETAIL GROUPS
MERCHANTS
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End User Testimonials
The beginning of an exciting long term partnership...
We are delighted by the quality and service...
Andy Newham Procurement Director
Deutsche Telecom Senior Buyer
We only supply through re-sellers.
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Our Offer To You:
BRANDS
INNOVATION
QUALITY
SERVICE
The benefits of a business relationship with Carl Kammerling International.
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Our Brands:
The company has a portfolio of brands, each with it’s own distinctive character and purpose.
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Our Brands:
PROFESSIONAL TOOLS
STORAGE
SECURITY
SECONDARY TOOLS & PPE
A one stop shop solution for mobile technicians covering all needs.
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Our Brands:
We invest over £1m per annum on our product marketing and growing our digital presence.
TRADE SHOWS
DIGITAL
SOCIAL MEDIA
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Our Brands:
C.K TOOLS: > No. 2 Brand in France > Viewed as the best quality The Number One Brand for Electricians* *Independant Research 2012
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Our Brands: Which is your preferred band of pliers? Answer Options
All
Electricians
LEME
C.K
34%
47%
14%
Knipex
17%
21%
12%
Stanley
7%
3%
14%
Bahco
7%
7%
6%
Snap-on
6%
2%
12%
Draper
4%
2%
7%
NWS
4%
5%
2%
Stanley Fatmax
3%
1%
5%
Irwin
2%
1%
4%
Wiha
2%
3%
1%
Dewalt
2%
0%
4%
According to Independant Research in 2012, 62% of UK electricians choose C.K as their preferred brand.
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Our Quality:
BRANDS
INNOVATION
QUALITY
SERVICE
The benefits of a business relationship with Carl Kammerling International.
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Our Quality:
C.K SIDECUTTERS: > The most widely used in the U.K > Viewed as the best quality > Offer the best value for money
Source: Electricans forum 2012 14
Our Quality: CU
TT SIM ER P S LY O T N H TH E B E ES M T AR KE T
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IT’S OFFICIAL! C.K cutters are simply the best.
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Our Quality:
A CUT ABOVE THE REST:
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MADE IN GERMANY
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VDE CERTIFIED
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BEST IN CLASS
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ISO 2015 CERTIFIED
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Our Quality: U
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GH
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TESTED FOR TOUGHNESS: Our screwdriver range has also been tested to ISO 2015 Certified standards to deliver 20nm of force, tougher than the average human capable of delivering just 8.2nm.
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Our Offer To You:
BRANDS
INNOVATION
QUALITY
SERVICE
A business relationship with Carl Kammerling International.
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Our Innovation: 01
TRADE SHADOWING & FOCUS GROUP
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TOOL DESIGN
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TOOL PROTOTYPING
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TOOL ALPHA TESTING (WITH TRADESMEN
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TOOLING
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END USER
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ROLL OUT
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PRODUCTION
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MARKETING & LAUNCH PLAN
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BRANDING & RETAIL STRATEGY
A process that delivers a pipeline of innovative new products.
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Our Innovation:
2011
C.K MAGMA TECHNICIAN’S TOOLCASE
2012
C.K BUSH WRENCH
2013
C.K LED TORCHES
2014
C.K ARMOURSLICE
2015
C.K BLUE STEEL IMPACT BITS
2016
C.K SABRETOOTH SAW
A steady stream of ground breaking new products.
BEST PRODUCT 2017 2017
C.K MIGHTY RODS PRO
2017
C.K SLIM VDE
2017
C.K STUBBY VDE
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Our Offer To You:
BRANDS
INNOVATION
QUALITY
SERVICE
A business relationship with Carl Kammerling International.
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Our Service: NEXT DAY DELIVERY 2 DAYS DELIVERY
2-3 DAYS DELIVERY
5 DAYS DELIVERY
5 DAYS DELIVERY
Dependable, fast delivery.
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Our Service:
98%
98% Availability > 3.000 products.
Complete
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Our Service:
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FIELD SALES FORCE ON THE GROUND
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KEY ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT WITH FOCUS ON EUROPE
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STRATEGIC DISTRIBUTION PARTNERS ACCROSS THE WORLD
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Our Offer:
BRANDS
INNOVATION
STRONG BRANDS THAT CONSUMERS TRUST HIGH QUALITY, DEPENDABLE PRODUCTS A PIPELINE OF INNOVATION
QUALITY
SERVICE
HASSLE FREE SERVICE AND PROMPT DELIVERY
A business relationship with Carl Kammerling International.
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Thank you for listening!
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