Wednesday 20 June 2012

Strength in Numbers: The True Power of a Buying Group

When it comes to supplying aftermarket parts for the commercial vehicle industry there are a few very important factors to ensure resounding success; a competitive price, a quick and efficient supply and the support of industry leading brands.

However the ability to maintain this level of service whilst championing quality is no small feet and is a practice reserved strictly for the elite.

Unfortunately then, its common place in today's market for lots of companies to make claims about being the "best", yet the reality is often quite different. It is for this reason that dedicated buying groups exist; their role to over see and ensure continually high levels of quality and workmanship as well as quick and accurate delivery and distribution, ensuring their members can confidently declare: "We are the best and this is why"!

And being the best doesn't mean being the cheapest, a common misconception with some less-reliable aftermarket parts providers; who opt for products made from inferior materials that don't go through any form of quality testing.

It is a reassurance then to see that some companies still like to do things properly and when your list of supplier’s spans over 70 internationally recognisable brands covering 30 different product groups your customers can rest assured that every part they purchase really is the best! Sourcing parts direct from the manufacturer also means savings can be passed onto the customer, certainly granting bragging rights to the "We are the best" claim whilst bringing new meaning to the phrase "Strength in Numbers".


It is fitting then that the newest member of the UK's fastest growing buying group; the United Aftermarket Network is Lancashire based commercial vehicle manufacturer C.P. Davidson & Sons Ltd, who have over 50 years experience built on a reputation of quality service.

Having seen massive growth in their parts department over the last two years CPD have moved from offering only the internal sales of parts to their own 600+ strong hire fleet to a fully comprehensive department that stock over 6000 lines.

Now a member of the United Aftermarket Network, CPD are looking forward to working with a number of global aftermarket parts manufacturers and suppliers in order to provide their customers with the best possible prices and the best possible products.

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