ESE News

Dell Global Small Business Excellence Award

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT

We are extremely proud to be in such distinguished company (some of whom are already service providers to us). The final is in September 2009 and the successful company will then go through to the Global awards towards the end of 2009.

£161,000 of orders received in one week

Mon, 1 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Significant orders for Lockers, Cloakroom benches, Office partitioning, Shelving and a Mezzanine floor have all been won this week. Thank you to all past and present customers for their continued business. With your help we are bucking the trend and look set to make 2009 the fourth successive year of growth.

More than £10k of orders in first 10 days.

Fri, 1 May 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Our new Cloakroom Seating ranges have generated so much interest in the first few days that we have sold in excess of £10,000 worth and have provided quotations for a further £21,350 worth of changing room benches.

Thank you to all our architect contacts for your input to the design and our valued customers for their orders.

View the dressing room benches at www.cloakroomseating.co.uk (Opens in a new window)

New changing benches launched.

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT

The Budget Bench range - is exactly what its name implies a very cost effective perimeter seating range designed to fit around the walls of sports dressing room and other changing rooms.

The Club Collection Bench - a unique round frame range that contains perimeter benches, aisle seating and hat / coat rails which comply with the Sport England size guidelines.

Changing Room Benches from ESE: www.cloakroomseating.co.uk (Opens in a new window)

Cloakroom in a container!

Tue, 3 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT

50lin m of bespoke changing room benches and a "one-off" subs bench have been incorporated into a modern sports complex for a School in London. The changing facilities have been constructed using modified and recycled shipping containers, details of which can be found at http://www.containercity.com/77.html. This was a unique project for us and we worked closely with the architects to overcome a number of challenges that designing products to fit inside steel containers, that are usually used to transport goods, created.

New catalogue!

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Brand new 544 page catalogue issued, have you got your copy yet? If you have not received a copy and would like to be added to the mailing list please click here and we will rush you a copy now.

1000's of new products

Mon, 2 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT

1,000's of New products and even more Price Reductions online, please check out our Offers page to see for yourself.

Happy New Year!

Thu, 8 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Happy new year, thank you all for making 2008 such a successful year, we are proud to have served so many wonderful customers last year, you are our lifeblood and we value your feedback, if there is anything we can do to help you in 2009 please let us know and we will do our best to meet your needs.

Innovation through Technology

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Eastern of England winners again - ESE are proud to announce we have won the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) award for "Innovation Through Technology" for the second year in succession. We will now proceed to the National finals at the end of November.

All our customers, as without your enquiries / orders we would not have been able to demonstrate our abilities.
All our staff, as without your input / feedback we would not have been able to integrate such advanced technology into all our business processes.
All our suppliers, as without your commitment to providing us with the best prices and reliable service we would not have been able to provide such excellent service to our customers.

Thank you dear customers

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Following your valued feedback we enhanced our site navigation, the technical content and our ordering processes and we added a glossary of the most regularly used industry terms. We would really appreciate more feedback on our website and customer service to enable us to improve even further. Please let us know what you think feedback@ese.co.uk

Major Essex Business entrusts expansion to ESE

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT

We are proud to confirm the commencement of a significant contract to provide 350m² Mezzanine flooring, 211 linear m Office partitioning and dry lining, 635m² Suspended ceilings, Fire protection and lighting to a successful and forward thinking global business in the high pressure component manufacturing industry.

Dramatic sales growth

Mon, 1 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Another really big thank-you to all our online customers. Without your feedback and orders we would not have been able to achieve such significant growth on top of the 46% growth of last year.

15 school projects completed

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT

ESE has done it again! 15 schools have had new sports changing room benches and lockers manufactured and delivered during the summer holidays, ensuring the pupils have improved facilities to return to.

Now Upto 65% off Trade Prices

Tue, 5 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT

In addition to adding New Products we have substantially increased the discounts from our Trade prices (not the Recommended Retail Prices like some competitors!) on our most popular ranges. All discounted products are detailed in the Offers section, but don't leave it too long as offers do change.

Online sales increase!

Fri, 1 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT

ESE would like to thank all of our online customers for ensuring our internet sales continue to far exceed all expectations. Your continued business is highly valued and we promise to continue to provide you with the competitive prices and quality friendly service you have come to expect.

Purchasing Contract renewed

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT

We are please to announce the renewal of the first of four purchasing contracts currently held with ESPO, a major Public Sector Purchasing Organisation. We have held the contract since June 2000.

Extra special discounts this month only.

Wed, 2 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Please check out our offers page at www.esedirect.co.uk for our July specials like:

~ 40% off trade on Browns Cloakroom Lockers (excludes the Insight range)
~ 55% off trade on Premium Longspan Shelving
and much more

But hurry, these offers are only valid for orders placed in July 2008.

Steel prices and transport costs soaring again.

Sun, 1 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Many of our suppliers have imposed significant increases on us recently for the products made of steel or plastic and our carriers have started imposing fuel surcharges, BUT please don't worry, the price you see is the price you pay.

Credit Crunch! What credit crunch?

Sat, 1 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Thank you to all our new and existing customers for continuing to use us, your business is much appreciated and is helping us to far exceed our own sales expectations, please remember if you should have any issues at all do let us know so we can do our best to resolve them.

Huge Discount offers off trade prices (not retail like some others).

Fri, 1 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Please check our Offers to see some of the additional discounts we can offer you from our already discounted online prices, BUT please don't leave it too long as the offers do change fairly regularly.

Have you got one of our printed catalogues?

Thu, 3 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT

If you would like to browse a paper version of our website at your leisure why not request a copy now.

The Impact of Technology on Your Business

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT

This week we were proud to be announced as winners of our second award this year (East of England British Chamber of Commerce award for The Impact of Technology on our Business).

But it does not stop there; we are now a contender for the National award of the same name, the winner of which will be announced on 29th November.

MX Awards 2007 winners

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMT

ESE are proud to announce that we are the winners of the National Business-to-Business Centre Award for e-business.

"Eastern Storage Equipment, a small company handling a very large range of storage systems, amazed everyone with the sophistication of its systems that enable it to control its highly complex business and retain the personal touch customers want. It was a deserved winner."

A copy of the news release from the Institute of Mechanical Engineers can be obtained here. (Opens in a new window.)

MX Awards 2007

Mon, 14 May 2007 12:00:00 GMT

ESE are pleased to announce we have been short-listed for the Institution of Mechanical Engineers prestigious MX awards 2007. We have been selected as finalists in the National - Integrated e-Business category.

As part of the process our systems have been assessed by a judging panel to determine how we integrate our IT solutions. They paid particular attention to our websites, accounting, CRM, and integrated telephony systems.

The final round is on Thursday May 24^th 2007 in London, where we will go head-to-head with the other entrants in front of a panel of industry leading judges.

ESE completes Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital project 2 weeks ahead of schedule

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT

25,500 linear metres of shelving installed in just 6 weeks!

That is more than 4,250m, or over 600 bays, of shelving per week.

The customer was over the moon, as the project ran without a hitch and we finished 2 weeks ahead of schedule, giving them more time to file their 1.5 million records. The factory was over the moon, because everything went as smooth as can be and we are over the moon to have had the opportunity to work with such nice people.

ESE Becomes Government Accredited Supplier

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMT

ESE has been approved as a Constructionline supplier. Constructionline is endorsed and owned by the DTI, and is the Government's national register for contractors, consultants and suppliers. In the same way CHAS (Contractors Health & Safety Assessment Scheme) offers a tool for use in the health and safety element of pre-qualification, Constructionline provide the pre-qualification tool for use in financial standing, technical references and other areas.

ESE wins major BBC contract

Thu, 7 Dec 2006 12:00:00 GMT

We are proud to announce that ESE has been awarded a contract to supply a three-tier shelving system at the new premises of BBC Outside Broadcasts. The system is derived from standard pallet racking and uses shelf beams and chipboard decking for the shelves and walkways. It was developed in response to the BBC’s brief to develop a structure to maximise storage on the 39 metres long by 8.25 metres wide footprint and will be used to store the BBC’s vast stock of broadcast equipment. After discussion, it was decided to take the structure up to 3 tiers (nearly 7 metres high) in order to take advantage of the height available.

ESE wins contract with Major High Street Retailer

Mon, 27 Nov 2006 12:00:00 GMT

ESE has recently won a contract to supply 3010 linear metres of garment hanging space for a major high street retail chain. The contract, which is to be completed by Christmas 2006, will be providing enough storage capacity for approximately 250,000 garments in more than 750 bays of fully adjustable Just Shelving and will be installed in more than 30 stores across the U.K.

ESE awarded another major contract for German car manufacturers

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 12:00:00 GMT

ESE Projects has been awarded another major contract by a German car manufacturer.
In a little over three weeks we surveyed, designed, specified and quoted a total refurbishment project to create a parts department to hold 15,000 lines and relevant offices / facilities in a fairly run down old building. The works involve partitioning, ceilings, building work, electrics, air conditioning, decoration and flooring in addition to 2,000 linear metres of shelving and all have to be completed before the end of the year.

ESE Awarded Health Authority Contract

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 12:00:00 GMT

ESE Projects has been awarded a health authority contract for 25,500 linear metres of shelving--that's right more than 17 miles of shelf space! Under formal government tendering procedures we were extremely pleased to beat stiff competition for this contract to supply and install almost 4,000 bays of fully adjustable Stormor Solo shelving up to 2.6m high to enable the medical records of a very large hospital to be stored in one location.

Save Even More When You Order Online!!

Tue, 16 May 2006 12:00:00 GMT

ESE is pleased to announce that we are now offering discounts from 5-15% on many of our key products when ordering online. Discounted products include those from our popular Stormor Shelving and Just Shelving ranges, shop shelving, bin kits and louvred panels, lockers and other cloakroom equipment and many more!

ESE Awarded ESPO Shelving Contract

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 12:00:00 GMT

We are proud to announce that ESE has been awarded an approved supplier contract lasting until March 2008 for the supply of boltless shelving systems, mobile shelving, longspan shelving, pallet racking, plastic shelving & square tubing to all ESPO customers.

This is the fourth contract of this nature ESE has been awarded and we look forward to supplying the public sector with many more years of excellent service, quality products and the best prices.

If you are a government or private sector purchasing consortium and would like to consider setting up similar long term agreements please feel free to contact us.

About ESPO

ESPO, the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation, is a local authority purchasing and distribution consortium, acting as an agent for its member authorities. It is comprised of the following local authorities:

Leicestershire County Council
Lincolnshire County Council
Cambridgeshire County Council
Norfolk County Council
Warwickshire County Council
Leicester City Council
Peterborough City Council

ESE Awarded Exclusive ESPO Contract

Fri, 7 Apr 2006 12:00:00 GMT

We are proud to announce that ESE has been awarded a sole supplier contract lasting until March 2008 for the supply of plastic storage containers to all ESPO customers.

This is the third contract of this nature ESE has been awarded and we look forward to supplying the public sector with many more years of excellent service, quality products and the best prices.

If you are a government or private sector purchasing consortium and would like to consider setting up similar long term agreements please feel free to contact us.

About ESPO

Leicestershire County Council
Lincolnshire County Council
Cambridgeshire County Council
Norfolk County Council
Warwickshire County Council
Leicester City Council
Peterborough City Council

Latest Catalogue Out Today. Have You Got Your Copy?

Tue, 14 Feb 2006 12:00:00 GMT

If you would like a copy of our latest full-colour, fully-priced business mail order catalogue, please email us your details and we will be happy to send you one. With Free Delivery and a Price Promise can you afford not to give us a try?

ESE Awarded ESPO Contract

Mon, 12 Dec 2005 12:00:00 GMT

We are proud to announce that ESE has been awarded a framework agreement lasting until 2009 for the supply of equipment to all sections of the public/education sectors from our extensive mail order and online catalogues.

This is the second contract of this nature ESE has been awarded and we look forward to supplying the public sector with many more years of excellent service, quality products and the best prices.

If you are a government or private sector purchasing consortium and would like to consider setting up similar long term agreements please feel free to contact us.

About ESPO

Leicestershire County Council
Lincolnshire County Council
Cambridgeshire County Council
Norfolk County Council
Warwickshire County Council
Leicester City Council
Peterborough City Council

Vers-a-Bench web site relaunched

Mon, 18 Jul 2005 12:00:00 GMT

In keeping with our ongoing plan to improve and enhance all of our existing services, we have just redesigned and relaunched our Vers-a-Bench web site. This site is dedicated to our versatile cloakroom benches and related changing room equipment.

Recruiting NOW!

Mon, 11 Apr 2005 12:00:00 GMT

We are looking for people with drive and determination to join our friendly team and help ESE fulfill its plans. There will be several new job roles over the coming months, so regardless of your qualifications, if you would send your CV in the first instance to simon@ese.co.uk, we will be in touch at the relevant time. Our next vacancy is: For someone with experience in selling industrial products to businesses to help us handle our current requirements for customer site visits, as well as to generate new business.

ESE, a ‘Preferred Supplier ’

Mon, 14 Mar 2005 12:00:00 GMT

If you would like to be notified as soon as we are live on the five marketplaces we have so far been requested to join, or if you would like us to consider joining your public sector portal, please drop us an email