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Smith & Coburn were delighted when we found out that our "Green" website had been featured in the Big Green Book Of Design by Eric Benson. Smith & Coburn business was founded on supplying ecological cleaning products. To do this we had to have a brand that looks clean, Dean Ford Creativity achieved this.

We are featured in the book along side many familiar global names, such as, Fuji Xerox and Quaker.

Smith & Coburn Ltd is delighted to have been awarded not only one but two national contracts over the past few months.

The washroom and janitorial company based in East Anglia has been recognised for its excellent service and operational ability and is now supplying a range of environmentally sensitive products nationwide to Leisure Connection, the UK’s leading leisure facility provider.

The company recognised Smith & Coburn’s commitment to providing the full range of Ecover products ranging from catering to the washroom and awarded them with a national contract to supply 70 Harpers Fitness Gyms and the prestigious Sport For England sites throughout the UK. The contract commenced this year and is for the next three years.

Advanced Cleaning Services, part of Broadreach Services Group Ltd is a professional office cleaning and commercial cleaning company with over 25 years industry experience and one of the biggest regional contract cleaning Companies in East Anglia. It recently chose Smith & Coburn to supply all their janitorial and washroom products directly to over 200 customers, which demonstrates the company’s ability to successfully deliver to multiple locations.

Wendy Broadley, Director, Advanced Cleaning Services said, “Having previously had our own supplies division within our organisation we know what is required to provide a good service to consumers and clients alike, but when we decided to close our supplies division and move to outsourcing we faced real problems!

We are extremely pleased with their dedicated service attitude and their genuine interest in our business and providing a personal and professional service to our client base that we would expect. They will always go that extra mile to provide a first rate service that we can be proud and confident in recommending to all our customers.”

Corpus Christi College in the University of Cambridge has selected a recently formed and locally based company Smith & Coburn Ltd to supply all its janitorial and washroom supplies.

At a time when many small businesses are struggling, Smith & Coburn Ltd were awarded the prestigious contract after a rigorous tender process and several one to one meetings. Corpus Christi chose Smith & Coburn Ltd for its environmentally sensitive range of products coupled with its exceptional customer service philosophy.

For the next two years starting from October 1st 2008 Smith & Coburn Ltd will provide cleaning products and washroom supplies for the whole campus in Cambridge, consisting of two sites and over 600 students.

Corpus Christi College is one of the ancient colleges of the University of Cambridge. Founded in 1352 by the Guilds of Corpus Christi and the Blessed Virgin Mary, it bears the distinction of being the only College in Oxford or Cambridge founded by their citizens. The College recently celebrated 650 years of commitment to teaching and research, carried out on the site of its original foundation in the heart of mediaeval Cambridge.

Sarah Styles, Facilities Manager at Corpus Christi College said, “Corpus Christi College Cambridge chose Smith & Coburn as their new supplier as they believe in supporting local businesses but also small businesses that can offer the personal touch. The company prove they have a wealth and experience and it's plain to see they value their customers. I would be more than happy to recommend them to other customers whether they are from large or small companies.”

The company has been extremely successful in its local market and was also recently shortlisted for the ‘Start Up Business of the Year’ in the prestigious Anglian Business Awards.

The Anglian Business Awards is the only annual event dedicated to recognising business excellence across East Anglia and are organised by the East Anglian Daily Times. Whilst embracing businesses of all sizes, the awards are a showcase of talent and achievement – illustrating the high standard of management, development and commitment to success within these organisations. The ceremony has become established as a major event on the local social calendar with this year’s sparkling event hosted by comedian and actor Alistair McGowan and held at the Trinity Park Conference and Events Centre in Ipswich, with an attendance of over 500 influential guests.

Washroom and janitorial company, Smith & Coburn Ltd was recognised for its entrepreneurial flair, attention to sales growth and customer service superiority, together with business evolution, promotion and marketing, strategy success and local support. Their passion and drive in what they do and their business acumen was evident to the Judging Panel.
Glen Smith & Steve Coburn, who with a combined industry experience of over 25 years, launched Smith & Coburn Ltd in June 2008. They recognised the demand for environmental products and in spotting a niche gap in the market and despite comfortable existences and the uncertain economic conditions, left their financially secure jobs to privately finance and launch the business.

Glen Smith, Joint Director, Smith & Coburn Ltd who collected the award said: “We are delighted that our efforts have been recognised by the Anglian Business Awards. To be acknowledged in a category with such prestigious companies so early on is so important to us both and a great achievement to everyone involved.”

Recently launched washroom and janitorial company, Smith & Coburn Ltd is no ordinary supplier. Bringing a breath of fresh air to an often second rate industry with a poor customer service reputation, with its strong service ethos and growing reputation for supplying quality products at competitive prices in and around its local area of East Anglia, it is already experiencing a rapid expansion.

Specialising in the sales and distribution of quality cleaning, hygiene and associated products, the company launched in June, has already built up commendable customer base and is on course to become the leading distributor in East Anglia and a well recognised major player within the cleaning industry.

Smith & Coburn Ltd is privately owned by Glen Smith and Steve Coburn, who between them have a combined industry experience of over 25 years in Operations, Sales & Marketing with an established national janitorial supplier. Their principle objective is to set the company apart by providing unrivalled customer service, quality products at competitive prices and to differentiate themselves from the large scale box moving, solely price-orientated suppliers by offering and delivering excellent customer service and support at a local level.

Smith & Coburn has an invigorating approach and offers an environmentally sustainable, business-to-business product range, including Ecover products on a next day delivery service. Ecover is the world’s leading manufacturer of ecological cleaning products and the company is stocking everything from its popular washing up liquid to its toilet cleaner.

Glen Smith, Director explains, “We believe that providing the best product solution for the job and understanding our customers is key to our business. Our aim is to help and support our customers run their business more efficiently by providing a seamless service from the instant an order is placed to the moment it is delivered. All the team, including our drivers, are friendly, well turned out and highly trained in customer service. With the added benefit of invaluable product knowledge we are confident and able to support any customer requirement.”

With its fresh and user friendly website www.smithandcoburn.co.uk and if recent months are anything to go by, watch this space - Smith and Coburn Ltd with its vibrant approach will no doubt continue its rapid growth whilst carving out an enviable reputation as it goes. With its flexibility and attention to detail, together with its 2,500 sq ft distribution facility and instantly recognisable branding, the company can only flourish. Its winning combination is without doubt a real breath of fresh air and at a time when the credit crunch is so highly publicised and prices are ever increasing, Smith & Coburn Ltd is offering a 15% discount on all Ecover products purchased throughout September and October.