New Insurance facility exclusive for HAI members from Dolmen Bellota Tools strengthens their market share in Ireland.

NEW INSURANCE FACILITY EXCLUSIVE TO HARDWARE ASSOCIATION IRELAND MEMBERS

Dolmen Insurance Brokers are proud to be the approved insurance broker to Hardware Association Ireland (HAI) and corporate partner members of HAI since 2020. They have launched www.hardwarestoreinsurance.ie to facilitate enquiries from HAI members. They are now very pleased to announce a new insurance facility exclusive to Dolmen Insurance Brokers Ltd for HAI members. The facility is in conjunction with their own Dolmen Underwriting department and Everest Underwriting Ltd. The policy is underwritten by Accelerant Insurance Company Europe SA, who are an A rated insurer. While Dolmen are fully aware that the cost of insurance is important to our fellow HAI members, they also know that the level of cover provided has to incorporate the best policy wordings in the market, Accelerant’s policy does just that. In terms of pricing, Accelerant are very competitive and Dolmen have just placed their first case with them achieving a 28% premium saving for their hardware client. It is Dolmen`s intention to make contact with all HAI members over the coming months but if you would like to register your renewal date with them, you can do so by logging on to www.hardwarestoreinsurance.ie , or by telephone on 01 8022361. Alternatively, you can contact John Bourke directly on 086 8146236. Dolmen are looking forward to doing business with you our colleagues in the hardware and builders` merchant sector.

Dolmen Insurance Brokers Ltd. is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

BELLOTA TOOLS STRENGTHENS THEIR MARKET SHARE IN IRELAND

Established in 1908 with a presence in 125 countries, Bellota Tools, part of the Venanpri Group, is a globally recognised hand tool and protective equipment manufacturer with plants in nine different countries. This includes Europe’s head office and main manufacturing plant in Bilbao, Northern Spain. Since arriving in Ireland in 2019, Bellota’s business has gone from strength to strength. Gabriel Villate, Export Director of Bellota says “Many Irish retail businesses are increasingly recognising that southern Europe is the direction to go in order to shorten their supply chain. We manufacture many of our own products in Spain and ship to Ireland from Bilbao directly into Dublin offering a speedy delivery schedule for our customers whilst avoiding all Brexit land bridges.” When asked what the key to success for business in general is, Gabriel replied: “There are many keys to success, but in short, businesses can’t go wrong if they talk to their people and listen to their customers and users. We are in a rapidly changing world and it is important to be able to re-invent daily.” Bellota Tools are here to stay. Their commitment is to ensure that the Irish Construction, Hardware & Agricultural sectors have access to the most up to date, cost effective and highperformance tools for the most demanding of users. Bellota will be sharing all their latest innovations, gathered from an extensive heritage and global footprint of top-quality hand tools in each and every publication of The Hardware Journal and on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter throughout 2022.

Sales Manager – Les Ashley

Les has been with Bellota since its arrival into Ireland in early 2019. He is no stranger to Ireland’s hand tool sector, formerly working as Sales Agent for CK Tools & Abus locks. Les says “I am thrilled to be part of Bellota and I was delighted to discover that many of Bellota’s ranges are unique, providing niche requirements to the construction industry.” For more information, please contact Les at les.ashley@bellota.com or on 087 440 8077. Customer Services and Sales Office is in Wicklow Town, tel: 0404 669 43 / 087 293 1180.