Case Studies

Kerridge Commercial Systems has over 30 years of experience in delivering successful business support systems for Distributors, Wholesalers and Retailers. Customer's experience proves Kerridge Commercial Systems provides real-world answers to the challenges of running a profitable business.

To find out more on how the Kerridge Commercial Systems' solutions have been implemented in various sectors, please click on the relevant industry below. The list is a small sample of our customers, with users ranging from 8 to over 6,000.

In-House at the Panelling Centre – one of Ireland’s foremost suppliers of kitchens and bedrooms uses K8

In 2007, In-House at the Panelling Centre chose to review their IT systems' strategy. Technology had moved on, the business had grown and they wanted to provide a slicker and more efficient service to their customers.

Sehmi Builders Merchants

Change is an integral part of business. Whether it’s handling internal growth, keeping up with external developments in industry, or with the latest software innovations, how a trading entity copes with change can help to define its success.

Sehmi Builders Merchants have found that the K8 system from Kerridge Commercial Systems has future-proofed its business in a challenging trading environment, through scalability and inter-branch connectivity, as well as enabling it to keep up with the latest industry best practice.

Buck & Hickman, part of The BSS Group plc implemented a 550 user K8 system in December 2008 – the installation went live in a single step implementation across all 32 branches and the company’s national distribution centre.

Primaflow

Primaflow, part of Mueller Industries, is a leading multi-branch distributor of plumbing and heating products. The Birmingham-based company, which has 8 branches across the UK, supplies plumbing and heating merchants, builders merchants, wholesalers and other specialist trade distributors.

Primaflow installed K8 in 2006, and has since implemented the K8 Warehouse Management (WM) application..”

FH Chamberlain live on K8

FH Chamberlain is a large independent builders merchant based predominantly in the Pretoria area. Founded in 1903, it is one of the largest and most respected companies in the industry. Traditionally FH Chamberlain serviced the contractors market but has recently expanded into the DIY and retail sectors.

Samuel Kirk (Builders Merchants) Ltd

From supplier ordering and stock control to managing prices, it’s a constant battle for builders merchants to remain competitive. But thanks to Kerridge K8, Samuel Kirk (Builders Merchants) Ltd uses a fully-integrated solution with all the reliability and detailed control required.

Based in Glengormley north of Belfast, Samuel Kirk (Builders Merchants) Ltd is a family-owned business established in 1947 and employing 14 people. It provides a full range of DIY and building supplies for trade and domestic customers.

Haldane Fisher Ltd

Consolidating several old IT systems into a single powerful solution within an expanding business might seem a big challenge. However thanks to K8, Haldane Fisher Ltd has a powerful tool to drive the enterprise forward

Howdens Joinery rolls out Kerridge Commercial Systems K8 trading software in record breaking time - an amazing 40 depots a week at its peak, completing 450 depots in a year. Galiform subsidiary Howdens Joinery Co. was founded in 1995. By the end of 2008, the company was achieving a turnover of over £790m, operating out of 450 depots across England and Wales. It employs around 5,750 people in manufacturing, sourcing, logistics and depots.

J Handford & Son Limited

J Handford & Son Ltd is a family run business which has been established since 1880. As a leading aggregate merchant in the North West for many years, Handfords are able to offer a wealth of practical experience and technical expertise in most aggregate applications. They have, over the years, built up an extensive knowledge of contacts enabling them to supply an extremely diverse range of products.

Euro Car Parts

We are pleased to announce that Euro Car Parts Ltd, the largest independent supplier of car parts in the UK aftermarket, has selected Kerridge Commercial Systems, and their industry recognised K8 solution, as the IT platform to take their business forward as they continue to enjoy significant growth.

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