A Norwich-based fixtures and fittings supplier has seen business quadruple in the last two years following the successful introduction of online trading.
Turnover at UKFixings.com has risen from £250,000 to £1m after the company began selling silicant-based products such as applicator guns used in the building and construction industry over the internet, helping to turn it into a global brand.
Alastair Amis, managing director, said the business comprised of three brands UK Sealants, UK Stainless, and latterly UKFixings.com, which all operate from the firm’s base and warehouse in Vulcan Road South.
The family business, which was founded by his father Mike, started life as Goldstar Fasteners and Goldstar Tool Hire, based at Hall Road. But after selling the tool hire business in 2007, UK Sealants was born the following year.
“Originally we were a nuts and bolts, fixings and fasteners suppliers,” said […]
