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The Wetherby Group and StoneFix - a perfect fit

One of the UK's leading construction products manufacturers, The Wetherby Group, has made a successful bid to acquire the renowned StoneFix brand. Operating as a division within the group, Stonefix will be headed up by Andy Gough, the man credited with much of the success of StoneFix over the past few years.

With its range of high quality professional tiling products, including adhesives, grouts, levelling compounds, sealing & maintenance solutions, and the revolutionary Ci75 crack isolation mat adhesive, StoneFix has built up an enviable name in the tiling industry.

Alex Chalmers, Managing Director of The Wetherby Group, commented, “StoneFix products have always been manufactured in the UK to the very highest standards, meeting all BS EN ISO 9001 series standards. Now we have a really exciting opportunity to not only maintain that exceptional quality, but by applying our cutting-edge environmentally friendly techniques such as “ecotek” recycled glass technology, we are able to offer the tiling industry an even better product range moving forward.”

The Wetherby Group is very keen to stress that it will still offer a fully comprehensive StoneFix range, designed to help individuals meet the highest professional standards by complementing the fixing of natural stone, porcelain and ceramic tiles. In addition, The Group says anyone who uses the StoneFix brand will benefit from exceptional levels of customer care, as Alex Chalmers continues, “Customer care is right at the top of our agenda as it has always been since we started manufacturing products for blue chip companies across the world over 40 years ago. That’s why we will be offering the full support of a qualified technical team who can help find the solutions that make more contracts and projects successful.”

Backing up the customer care that The Wetherby Group will provide is the fact that the StoneFix range will have an even wider distribution network throughout the nation, offering next day delivery which can only be even better news for tilers throughout the UK.

With a proven track record supplying high quality materials to leading DIY chains, government departments and high specification brands, The Wetherby Group has become synonymous with innovation, design and superior service. Furthermore, with manufacturing facilities in the UK and the Middle East, on-site product training and a distribution system that’s second to none, The Group is well placed to carry the great name of StoneFix into a bright future.

Alex Chalmers lets out one of the secrets to The Group’s success as he continues, “We’re very excited about StoneFix. It’s always been a product that has enabled people to do their jobs superbly well and at the end of the day, this organisation is about people too. We make it our priority to build relationships with clients and to help individuals every step of the way. It’s alright having all the advanced technology at your disposal to make the best products coupled with some of the world’s best research and development, which thankfully we have, but if you don’t then help people to perform their very best than you haven’t done your products or your customers justice.”

With a capability of manufacturing in excess 250 tonnes of materials per day, The Wetherby Group’s acquisition of StoneFix looks set to see a highly successful family-run business continue to offer top quality products efficiently whilst ensuring all customers receive the very best possible service.

Article published: 02 Sep 2010