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News Release from: Long & Somerville | Subject: Independent builders merchant
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 08 August 2006
Helping builders join the online
revolution
Building contractors and tradesmen can take advantage of around-the-clock goods ordering at independent builders' merchant, Long and Somerville's online yard.
The advent of the internet affected some industries quicker than others Online supermarkets and bookshops are two notable markets that embraced the online revolution
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 21 Jul 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Building contractors and tradesmen, left in the cyber-wilderness until now, can finally take advantage of around-the-clock goods ordering at independent builders' merchant, Long and Somerville's online yard.
Long and Somerville, the innovative independent builders' merchant, now offers over 5000 products on its website.
Orders can be delivered to building sites, or collected from its' depot, usually within 24 hours of ordering via its website.
"So many people buy online now, and this trend is expected to rise with £18.5 billion per year forecast to be spent online by 2010*1," explains Robin Somerville, Strategic Development Director of Long and Somerville, "We wanted to offer builders and tradesmen the opportunity, and convenience, to order building supplies when it suits them from a professional merchant that takes industry and product knowledge seriously".
The website offers a shopping cart experience where anything from manhole covers to insulation, and wheel barrows to natural stone can be purchased online and delivered.
Online customers can also view and print copy invoices, check the amount of rebate earned as a member of the loyalty programme and even access proof of delivery reports complete with signatures.
Hard-hat-wearing builder on a construction site ordering sand and cement on a laptop is not the stereotype that comes to mind, but, as Robin Somerville asserts: "Builders too want to operate in the 21st century!".
"Builders frequently run out of items or require specialist goods unexpectedly," explains Robin Somerville, "and it's often the case that you remember what you need only when you can't get it".
"Well, with our website, now you can!".
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