MacGregor Industrial Supplies Company Profile 2012 by MacGregor Industrial Supplies

COMPANY PROFILE

2012

COMPANY INFO 2012 MacGregor Industrial Supplies Portree opened in April 2012

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SHOP FROM HOME, THE OFFICE, WORKSHOP OR SITE MacGregors started selling online over around 10 years ago and today, our online shop accessible at www.macgregorsupplies.co.uk has over 20,000 products to choose from. Buying from MacGregors on the Internet is simple; register using the online form and your online account will be created; we can even use your existing MacGregors trade account info.

Shopping online with us allows customers to search and browse products by MacGregors SKU’s as well as text search. Pricing is unique to your account; you’ll only see the prices you pay in person, at our branches as well as over the phone or fax.

Through our branches, sales representitives, phone service and online, we meet each and every customer’s individual business needs. Try shopping online with us today at www.macgregorsupplies.co.uk

“I would highly recommend their new ecommerce system as it saves time, is easy to use - even for someone who only uses the system now and again” “It makes placing regular orders a pleasure to do” - Iain Johnston, Marine Harvest - Factory Purchasing Manager

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MacGregor Industrial Supplies Ltd

Shop From Home, The Ofﬁce, Workshop or Site

15-17 Henderson Road

Our Locations and Reach

Longman Industrial Estate

About MacGregor Industrial Supplies

4-5

Inverness

Locations, Products, Sourcing

6-7

Divisions And Services

8-9

OUR LOCATIONS AND REACH MacGregor Industrial Supplies currently has four locations, centered in the North of Scotland; Inverness, Stornoway, Portree and Elgin. Our wholly-owned vehicle ﬂeet allows us to deliver the length and breadth of Scotland.

MacGregor Industrial Supplies Stornoway

MacGregor Industrial Supplies Inverness

Clintons Yard 2 Rigs Road

15-17 Henderson Road, Longman Industrial Estate

Stornoway HS1 2RK

Inverness IV1 1SN

Tel 01851 706799 Fax 01851 706289

Tel 01463 717999 Fax 01463 717888

Email sales@macgregorsupplies.co.uk

MacGregor Industrial Supplies Portree

MacGregor Industrial Supplies Elgin

Dunvegan Road

16 – 18 Perimeter Road, Pineﬁeld Industrial Estate

Portree IV51 9HD

Elgin IV30 6AF

Tel 01478 612145 Fax 01478 620404

Tel 01343 541424 Fax 01343 541764

Email sales@macgregorsupplies.co.uk

Contact details

Imprint

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Tel 01463 717999

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ABOUT MACGREGOR INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES Since inception in 1985 as MacGregor Supplies, Inverness based MacGregor Industrial Supplies Ltd provides a quality, cost-effective and value added service to industry in Scotland. MacGregor Industrial Supplies (MIS, MacGregor Supplies, MacGregors), focused initially on the emerging North Sea oil services market, today supplies industrial products via four locations to industry across Scotland and beyond.

Our existing customers know that each MacGregors branch is an efﬁcient, local source for a vast range of industrial supplies.

We believe our core strengths at our locations - 100% focused on meeting local customers’ supply needs, backed by a wholly owned transportation ﬂeet and sourcing - offers a comprehensive service to the Highland region and beyond.

Detailed Reporting

MacGregors offer a broad range of standard and customized reports to provide visibility into usage patterns and spend by location, product family, etc. We literally handle our customer’s supply chain needs; allowing them to focus 100% on running their business.

Products We Sell

MacGregors primarily supplies products in the following categories: Abrasives, Automotive, Hygiene & Catering, Electrical, Ironmongery, Hydraulics and Pneumatics, Cutting Tools and Metalworking, Material Handling and Storage, Chemicals and Paints, Tools and Equipment, Safety, Welding, Forest and Groundcare and Aquaculture.

People and Industry Expertise

Whilst we sell some of the leading Industrial brands and a literally a huge range of products, of equal importance is the people at MacGregors. In core Highlands & Islands Industries such as Construction, Engineering, Food & Drink and the Public Sector - we have decades of knowledge and experience.

At our locations, in our warehouses, on the phone in our ofﬁces or out on the road with one of our many sales representitives, we’re always ready to meet customer needs.

The skills our people posess allow us to not sell any product but rather, the right

MacGregors staff are behind everything we do, serving customers across the North o

product for the job. This is crucial in the Highland economy which we’ve always served. Adding to this, our people have both worked in and work very closely with the Industries we serve.

Our people and systems are designed around making buying products and services easier for local businesses and industry.

Locations Local Distribution and Network MacGregors currently has four locations, centered in the North of Scotland. Inverness, Capital of the Highlands and Islands, Stornoway, Western Isles,

Our main distribution centre in Inverness enables MacGregors to have total

Portree, Skye and Elgin.

control over its supply channel. Usage is tracked locally, enabling branches to tailor their inventories to anticipate local demand.

Our Inverness location is both our headquarters and largest location. Here, customers can literally touch and feel almost every product we sell. Our other

Products that aren’t already stocked in-branch can be delivered within 24 hours

locations serve local customers whilst beneﬁtting from our customer service and

within the MacGregor Industrial Supplies delivery network across the North of

warehousing in Inverness.

Scotland.

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Our transport allows us the ﬂexibility to reach customers and fulﬁl their needs; something that we believe is extremely important to customers. We also have

Inventory Management

the ability to deliver goods nationally for areas outwith our own transport. MacGregors manage more inventory supply systems than any other industrial Customer Service

supplies distributor in the North of Scotland. Custom solutions include binstocking programs, Kanban systems and fully managed on-site locations.

MacGregors is built around customer service – vital in an area the size of the Highlands of Scotland, the UK’s largest region by area.

Our inventory management service is perfect for customers who require product on a regular basis, particularly with regards to repeat purchases. .

MacGregors offers full guarantees and service plans on many products sold within branches not to mention servicing facilities at each MacGregor Industrial

Quality Assurance

Supplies location. Our resources and dedication to all elements of customer service; from before, during and after a sale, differentiates us in the marketplace.

Quality is a core part of MacGregors; through our various accreditations and qualiﬁcations, we aim to continue to build our business around this theme. We aim to achieve quality via our ISO 9001/14001, British Safety Industy Federation, Hire Association Europe memberships and our own internal programs.

In addition, Product quality is ensured through a trusted network of suppliers. Standard products are fully traceable and purchased through an approved supplier network.

With all our quality programs and accrediations, our goal is to ensure both MacGregors people and our customers enjoy a better experience when shopping with us.

Management

MacGregors is led by Managing Director John MacGregor, Sales Director Iain MacKenzie and time-served, knowledgeable product and branch managers. Additionally, our branch, product and sales managers all have extensive knowledge and experience of Industial Supply and related services.

Ultimately, we believe the customer experience makes a company great; that’s why we employ, train and run our business continuously towards this ideal.

ss the North of Scotland every day

A Broad, Deep Product Mix

MacGregors sells thousands of Industrial products spanning around 15 product lines. This extensive inventory can be quickly transferred from the company’s main distribution warehouse to local branches and on-site locations to ensure the product you need is there when you need it.

As we’ve done since day one, we can source the products you need should we not have it at any one of our branches or warehousing.

We stock and sell so many products to allow customers to focus on their own business needs. Whilst we don’t stock every Industrial product, we endeavour to source the products our customers require in any case.

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PRODUCTS AND SOURCING MacGregor Industrial Supplies supplies a wide range of Industrial products. Here is just a selection of some of our manufacturers and brands. And If we don’t have the product you need in stock, we have access to many more and we can order for immediate delivery.

Electrical: JO-EL, Defender, Brennenstuhl, Energizer, Thorsman, Duracell, Eveready, Draper, Sealey, Maglite, Uni-lite

Fixings and Fasteners: A P Technik, Aptus Fastener Systems, Everbuild, Fischer Fixings, GET, Simpson Strong Tie, Tower, TI Midwood, Rawlplug, ITWP Construction, Max, Jaton, Sika, Soudal, Barretine, Vista Engineering

Oils and Lubricants: Shell, Petro Canada, Fuchs, Lubetech, 3-in-1, WD-40, Rocol, Renolit, GT85, Holts, CT-90, Autosmart

Hygiene and Catering: Alto, ARC International, Autosmart, Blue Diamond Ind Supplies, Connect Hygine Contico, Crest Medical Deb, Duplex, Freudenberg, Geerings, Globus, Hill Brush Company, HPC Healthline, Jangro, Jeyes, Kimberly Clark, Linpac Allibert, Lubetech, Marigold, Moldex, Nilﬁsk ALTO, Numatic, Peter Grant, Portwest, R P Adam, Robert Scott, Rug Doctor, SCA Hygiene, Scot Young Research, Sebo, Steroplast, Swantex, Vikan

Our location in Inverness supplies a huge range of Industrial goods with sales staff on hand to offer advice

Industrial Equipment: Arc-Gen, Atlas Copco, Bosch Power Tools, Brendon

Ironmongery: A Perry & Co, Abloy, Abus Padlocks, Aldridge, Assa Abloy, Astro Flame,

Powerwashers, Chicago Desoutter, Compair, Dri Eaz Dräger Safety UK, G & J Hall,

Basta, Borg, Dorma, Era, Frank Allart, Hilaldam Coburn, Locks, Ingersol Rand, Carlisle

Husqvarna, Hypertherm, Kawasaki, Kemppi, Lincoln Electric, Makita, Marcrist, Metabo,

Brass, Centurion Europe, Chain Products, Exidor, Exitex, Frisco, Geze, H Varley, Hafele,

Nederman Nilﬁsk ALTO, Nitto Kohki, Norbar, Numatic, Obart Pumps, Panasonic, Parweld,

Hoppe, Imperial Locks, Karcher, Newtech Hardware, PC Henderson, Peder Nelson,

Systemwash, Thermadyne, Universal Air Tool, Wilms, Arcotherm, REMS, Stephill

Salto, Samuel Heath, Securefast, Shepherds, Squire, Sterlng Locks, Steve Graham,

Generators

Stormguard, Titon, Union, Yale, Zoo.

Automotive: Autosmart, BOTT, Brendon Powerwashers, Cleanwell, Nilﬁsk ALTO, Vikan,

Forest and Groundcare: Arbortec, Blount, Briggs & Stratton, Dennis, Honda,

3M, Abac, Autosmart, Compair, CRC Industries, Deb, Du Pont, Farecla, GPC Industries,

Husqvarna, John Deere, Kawasaki, Kilworth, Ryetec

GT85, Lechler, Mirka Abrasives, Plasti-Kote, PPG, Sealey, Sia Abrasives, Spies Hecker, StarChem, Sykes-Pickavant, Tetrosyl, U-Pol, Universal Air Tool, Sigma Coatings

Tools: King Dick, Alfra, Anglia Pipe Tools, Atlas Copco, Bostitch, Brauer, Brian Hyde, Carl Kammerling, Carver, Castle Brooke Tools, Chicago Desoutter, Clarke International, Deltec,

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Draper, Evolution Power Tools, Facom, Fein, Fisco Tools, Gedore, Hamlet, Irwin, Linear

Workwear and PPE: 3M, Allied International, Alpha Solway, Ansell, Aspli Safety, B M

Tools, Makita, Metabo, Milwaukee Power Tools, Mitutoyo, Moldex, Monument Tools, Neill

Polyco, Capital Safety, Centurion Safety Products, Crewsaver, Dickies, Du Pont, Europa

Tools, Norbar, Panasonic, Senco, Record Power, Robert Sorby, Sealey, SIP, Smith Francis

Safety Products, Globus, Guy Cotten, Helly Hansen, Himalayan, HPC Healthline, Lyngsoe,

Tools, Stanley, Sykes-Pickavant, Tacwise Rapesco, Teng Tools, Thor Hammer, Tooltechnic,

Marigold, Mascot, Mullion, Orbit International, Orn, Pioner Fristads, Portwest, Scott

Trend, Universal Air Tool, Wera Tools

Health & Safety, SealSkinz, Sioen, Sperian, Terra, Tranemo, Uvex

Aquaculture: 3M, Allibert Equipment, Aspli Safety, Borgarplast, Brendon Powerwashers,

Site Equipment: Arc-Gen, Atlas Copco, Bosch Power Tools, Brendon Powerwashers,

Bulkbag Containers, Capital Safety, Crewsaver, Deb, Dickies, Dormer, Draper Tools,

Chicago Desoutter, Compair, Dri Eaz Dräger Safety UK, G & J Hall, Husqvarna, Hypertherm,

Globus, Guy Cotten, Helly Hansen, Hill Brush Company, Honda, ISIS Fluid Control,

Kawasaki, Kemppi, Lincoln Electric, Makita, Marcrist, Metabo, Nederman Nilﬁsk

Kimberly Clark, Linpac Allibert, Lubetech, Lyngsoe Rainwear, Marigold, Midgetech, Mil-

ALTO, Nitto Kohki, Norbar, Numatic, Obart Pumps, Panasonic, Parweld, Systemwash,

tek, Nightsearcher, Obart Pumps, Regatta, SealSkinz, Sekisui Jushi, Sioen, Te’ havs, Teng

Thermadyne, Universal Air Tool, Wilms, Arcotherm, REMS, Stephill Generators

Tools

Industrial and Hydraulic Hose: SMC, Ralco, Stauff

MacGregors in Elgin is in the process of doubling it’s ﬂoorspace to expand the range of products available to customers

Welding and Cutting: 3M, Alexander Binzel, Arc-Gen, ATI Garryson, B H Tungsten Grinders, Briggs & Stratton, Carhartt, Esab, Eutectic Company, Evolution Power Tools, G&J

Hall Gas-Arc, Hypertherm, Irwin, Kemppi, Lincoln Electric, Makita, Metabo, Metrode, Nederman, Oetiker, Panasonic, Parweld, Ralco, Record Industrial Brushes, Sait, Sperian, Thermadyne, Tyrolit, Walter Schnorrer, Weldability, Air Liquide, Harris, Bohler, Hobbyweld, Air Products

Abrasives: Du Pont, Spies Hecker, Tetrosyl, 3M, Devilbiss, U-Pol, Lechler, Loctite, MB Coatings, Farecla Solvents With Safety, Starchem, Fast Mover Tools, Mirka Abrasives, Tay Cal Beta Filters, Van Line.

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DIVISIONS AND SERVICES

products.

Construction

The construction division is another MacGregors success story, with the introduction of Keith Bremner (ex Hilti) and his team of three external representatives, it has

Since day one, the MacGregors philosophy has been about more than Industrial Supplies - we are focused on meeting the needs of our customers and their businesses.

grown from strength to strength. The team are comfortable in dealing with all sizes of

Naturally, Industrial products are built to withstand heavier use than in other sectors. Nevertheless, we know there are situations where products fail. With our various divisions and services, we ensure that customers always have the best equipment and advice so they can get the job done.

Equipment Hire

business from civil construction to house building, and all sizes from one man to multinational. Our twice weekly delivery services to all parts of the Highlands and Islands ensures timely deliveries from our vast stock range.

Breathing apparatus, escape kits and stretchers are items people generally associate with the emergency services not an industrial supplier. But the addition of these products to MacGregors Equipment Hire division underlines the company’s drive to ensure its clients are kept at the forefront of their industries with the very latest in health and safety gear, however hazardous the conditions be it offshore, conﬁned spaces or tunnels. And not only do the

Customers can hire a range of equipment from any of our locations Our workshops, engineers and mechanics are qualiﬁed to work on a huge range of industrial machinery Aquaculture

MacGregors willingness to embrace the latest technologies ensures the aquaculture

Hire team supply these products, they can also calibrate safety gas monitors

industry is equipped for the challenges of 21st century commerce however remote the

in-house which ensures the customer is fully equipped to the highest level as

location of the customer.

quickly and as efﬁciently as possible.

Auto Paints & Reﬁnishing

The Equipment Hire division has been an integral part of the MacGregors business for fourteen years. The department has expanded rapidly and now services hire contracts

Whether it is a small touch-up job or a full re-spray, as the sole independent reﬁnishing

as far aﬁeld as Ghana, Russia and Brazil.

company in the Highlands, MacGregors can cope with any individual’s requirements. Customers have the luxury of choosing from the 10,000-plus colours available and if

Forest & Groundcare

it is not there - the computer service can quickly access almost any tint or shade. And as well as a complete reﬁnishing range, MacGregors also stock a wide range of garage

MacGregor Forest And Groundcare Division caters for both ends of the

equipment including jacks, axle-stands, ramps, mig/spot welders and automotive

spectrum - and everyone in between. From the entry level domestic lawn

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mowers to professional green keepers, mowers chainsaws, strimmers, hedge

Ord in 2009. The business and staff were relocated to 7 Harbour Road and integrated

trimmers, chipper shredders, forestry brush cutters, power blowers and

with our Forest and Groundcare Department. The acquisition gave saw and tool

cultivators are all available from MacGregor Forest & Groundcare. They can also

sharpening a new focus and already there has been substantial investment in new

be delivered after being serviced and sharpened.

machinery.

MacGregor Forest & Groundcare is located at 7 Harbour Road, Longman Industrial

Service, Calibration and Repair

Estate, Inverness. Key to MacGregor’s success and growth has been its aftercare and repair Industrial & Hydraulic Hose

service. On hand is a team of experienced technicians offering support with predelivery inspections, installation, routine maintenance, breakdown and warranty

The Industrial And Hydraulic Hose provides ‘off the shelf’ solutions to many customers

repairs serving a diverse client base. Calibration and certiﬁcation can be carried out

throughout the Highlands & Islands of Scotland. Specialist products held for industries

on specialized products such as gas monitors, construction levelling apparatus and

from Aquaculture to Engineering, Offshore to Distilling and many more. With ½

metering equipment.

million pounds of stock, customers can benefit from same-day delivery. In-house manufacturing allows customers to have fittings made to their own specifications, along

Welding Equipment & Consumables

with the capability to swage & pressure test hoses up to 6”. Welding plant stocked on the premises includes Lincoln, Esab/Murex, Thermadyne and Ironmongery

Kemppi, and cover manual metal arc, Mig and Tig welding. Hypertherm, the market leaders in Plasma cutting equipment, is also stocked. All machines sold are given a Pre-

Ironmongery and Fixings is one of the most recent additions to the MacGregor Industrial Supplies family. Launching with traditional Ironmonger before moving into Architectural Ironmongery offering speciﬁcation and master key service.

Hydraulic and hose needs are met with our range of ﬁttings and in-house manufacturing

Forestry and landscaping sectors beneﬁt from our expertise

Delivery Inspection, warranty is covered by MacGregors in-house approved technicians,

in groundcare machinery sales and service

and calibration of equipment.

Workwear & Footwear Oils, Lubricants & Spill Control Corporate clothing contracts now represent a signiﬁcant part of the MIS portfolio Building on our acquisition of Highland Lubricants, this department grows from strength

of business within the workwear department. As well as supplying the clothing,

to strength. We are now Highland distributors of Shell and Q8 oils and greases along

MacGregors also offer a logo service where employee names, departments, and titles

with Petro Canada’s range of food associated products.

can be printed or embroidered on workwear.

Saw & Tool Sharpening

MacGregor Industrial Supplies bought the assets of Industrial Saw Services of Muir of

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MacGregor Industrial Supplies Ltd 15-17 Henderson Road Longman Industrial Estate Inverness IV1 1SN

Tel 01463 717999 Fax 01463 717888

Web www.macgregorsupplies.co.uk

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