Hutchco’s Carbon Neutral Supply Edgings Future

Edging, edge-band, edgebanding or edge tape, whatever you call “it”, Hutchco has been a New Zealand wide distributor of “it” for over 35 years and our global supplier Proadec Portugal a Surteco Company, has been manufacturing “it” since 1977. (ok, I’ll refer to “it” as edging from here out)

We know our industry is environmentally sensitive and we know there are challenges posed on industries, that, to a large extent are since production and consumption systems are not sustainable. Recognising the impacts of operations on the environment with intent to set about change, in 2020 Proadec Portugal began measuring to reduce and offset sources of greenhouse emissions. It was with excitement that earlier in 2022 we were able to announce that Prodec Portugal is now certified as a carbon neutral company.

This amazing accomplishment compliments the actions we have been active in to create a sustainable workplace. Last year, to reduce wastage from slitting production, we invested in custom built machinery economising how we slit any combination of edgings including extra-large widths from jumbo rolls with more practices in the pipeline.

Managing director Mark Leith commends Proadec’s proactive steps saying, “customers can expect Hutchco’s choice to supply PVC and ABS Proadec edging is made with both the environmentally conscious customer and the planet in mind,” he continues, “the importance of quality to us means our supply of PVC and ABS edgings are 100% recyclable, lead and plasticiser free and printed using VOC free UV inhibiting paint technology without compromising on durability” rE-Order

Recurring Edging Subscriptions

Dare I say it, but it feels like Covid’s grip seems to be lessening and as we all get back a sense of normalcy, I begin to notice a common anxiety amongst buyers, the “do you have xyz in stock?”

The relocation to our purpose-built distribution centre last July and the major increase of imports put our supply chain in a very stable position.With no crystal ball for things like Covid, it was inevitable supply chains within the industry would take a hammering and we can’t be 100% when things will balance out which makes for tricky future order planning. Off the back of a successful rE-orders trial during peak season last year we have made it permanent. rE-Order Subscriptions at Hutchco rE-Order Proflex 2mm, Proclassic 1mm or Prolaser 1.2mm stock edging & price lock the rates till March 2023, just mention this ad!

From June 2022 we launch rE-order subscriptions, a monthly recurring “set and forget” stock edging order without any upfront costs, complex commitments. Monthly rEorder subscriptions services Proflex 2mm, Proclassic 1mm or Prolaser 1.2mm dispatched to arrive on the 1st of each month in your chosen intervals. rE-order periods start at 3 month and is billed in the month goods are received.

We’ve seen this work with both small/medium business owners and procurement departments who need recurring purchase order numbers for invoicing.

As a special offer for readers of Joiners Magazine, you can lock in your rE-order rates till March 2023! Just let the team know you heard about this through Joiners Magazine and sign up no later than August 31st to take advantage of this deal. See full terms at Hutchco.co.nz.

Get in touch with Mark, James or me (Tux) to sign up to rE-orders today.

Guaranteed supply without tying up capital