Friday 19 July 2013



Our sister company celebrated 30 years of business this month and celebrated with a full staff party on the thames boating up the river with disco party and chicken in a basket!

EML is 30 years in total making it a double celebration

No Mean feat in this world lasting this long and getting better every year!



Thursday 18 July 2013

Its Summer - Enjoy! - But shorts on men in offices?

Hello from a hot Letchworth Garden City where the EML head office and warehouses reside.

The question in the offices today is can men wear shorts in the office on days like today when the mercury pushes 30!

arguments have ranged from ladies allowed to wear short skirts to what about if a scotsman wears a kilt!

The truth of the matter is surely if its comfortable and smart and what our customers expect to see then its not an issue!


discuss................................

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Tuesday 16 July 2013

Marketing Detritus - a cheap solution to a messy problem

It seems to me that wherever you go there are brochures leaflets and pamphlets clogging up till areas and desks and counters, thats just the ones that don't get posted through our letter boxes on a daily basis.

It comes as no surprise that the solution to this problem is available at www.emlexpress.com here we sell all range of leaflet dispensers and brochure holders which provide a flexible solution to displaying the marketing material.

Its no surprise that well presented brochures and leaflets get a higher uptake from the public and its costs next to nothing to do this properly using the apollo range of dispensers from EML Express.

So why not have a look at how we can help you, for less than £10 you can find a solution to your display of leaflets or brochures.



www.emlexpress.com

Monday 15 July 2013

Eco POS - The green alternative

Sunny Monday

Good morning from Sunny Hertfordshire!

This week EML Express launch its very own "price promise" you can log onto our website with absolute confidence that whatever you are buying, if you find it cheaper within 10 days for the same item we will refund the difference

This is something which no other website retail display company offers, why can we do this........simple its because we manufacture our own products and control our own costs, others simply buy in brochure holders, dump bins and pick and Mix displays to re sell!

Keep an eye out its going to be a great journey as we strive to corner the market in retail display over the internet!

a big statement but thats how positive we are about this!

www.emlexpress.com

Thursday 11 July 2013

Sunshine In the Paddington Basin - gets you thinking

Sitting here at M&S's head office gets me thinking about how big businesses operate and how they keep costs controlled and people motivated

In a business the size of EML Express its easy we have a close knit team providing the best in customer service for all your display needs and as it grows we see this as a core value to hold onto!

EML Express know what they are good at and do it well, there are no fancy sales gimmicks or tricks, its all about quality products at the best price and most importantly the best service.

Retail display solutions is our core business and we can work on anything from 1 leaflet dispenser to a full display solution for your whole shop/shops its what we do!

If the likes of the big boys use us for their requirements then I see this as the best reference as there has to be a huge trust on the supply base and people to do the right honest thing however small to ensure the big picture is protected !

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musings of a Thursday

It occurs to me this morning that with civil unrest and economic slow down being reported around the world that it is very easy to get caught up in negativity and the day to day things we have to do which we dont enjoy doing

we fail to focus on the things we enjoy and celebrate the successes we achieve on a day to day basis

Wednesday was a day of success for EML, we successfully completed a roll out of our Dump Bin known as probin into Halfords stores throughout the UK, this is big our products are being used and showcased in every one of halfords stores, the probin was chosen against a range of other products available on the market, some cheaper but not as good, some more expensive but the probin ticked every box that the client was looking for.

On top of this Staples ordered a tranche of display hooks, 50,000 in fact which is a great order and one that really helps our order book this month, display hooks, clip strips, leaflet holders are all core products for eml express and its great to know that our team are out there selling these items and solving big name retailers display problems.......thats what success is all about, sometimes the road can be bumpy but the end product is exactly what is required and is a positive experience, we must take time to celebrate this and the hard work the team put into getting there!

so thats todays ramblings based on positivity and celebration of the things we do well

Wednesday 10 July 2013

EML RETAIL DISPLAY PARTNERS WITH SITOUR MERCHANDISING


EML RETAIL DISPLAY PARTNERS WITH SITOUR MERCHANDISING
Partnership with leading European supplier doubles EML’s shelf management product range

Letchworth, UK July 2013 EML Retail Display (part of the TPS Group of Companies) has partnered with French based Sitour Merchandising one of the leading European suppliers of shelf management POS products.

The partnership gives EML exclusive supply and distribution of Sitour branded products throughout the UK. It enhances and doubles the depth of range of shelf management POS systems currently offered by EML.

The focus is on food, pharmacy and CTN (Confectionery, Tobacco, Newsagents) retail independents.

Mark Adams EML Retail Display Managing Director commented ‘The partnership combines 30 years of EML and 45 years of Sitour retail expertise. This more than doubles EML’s portfolio, giving independent retailers the widest choice at the most competitive prices in the UK’.

Sitour Manufacturing specialise in all types of shelf management systems including electronic labelling. They supply major retail chains throughout Europe offering dedicated country sales teams, in house design, proactive design workshops supported by integrated manufacturing and installation services. Sitour develop around 60 new products per year, many protected by patents.

For further details of EML’s enhanced Sitour range contact John Champion on  01462 650700

TPS Visual Communications 30k sq.ft.Letchworth based design and manufacturing facility.
About the TPS Group of Companies and EML Retail Display
TPS Visual Communications (part of the TPS Group of companies) are one of the UK’s leading retail and brand display providers with more than 30 years design, print, manufacturing and installation experience. Their three divisions, visual communication, bespoke point of purchase together with installation project management combine to provide a one-stop-shop problem solving solution.TPS are sector leaders with a heritage of delivering environmentally responsible, innovative solutions for all types of retail and brand display, supported by great personal service. Utilising cutting edge print and manufacturing technology TPS can design it, plan it, manufacture and install it direct to site anywhere in Europe. In 1982 Trade Photographic Services Ltd started out providing large format graphics to the retail sector. Since then we’ve grown organically through investment, client relationships and generally punching above our weight. In 2009 TPS bought EML Retail Display, consolidating its operation at their 30k sq.ft. design and manufacturing facility in Letchworth. It’s now a state of the art retail and brand display centre, with a recent production technology investment of £500k. Still privately owned, they continue to offer the very best quality print, multi material manufacture and retail display design. They utilise a policy of reduce, reuse, recycle using recyclable materials and processes. In August 2012 TPS created a new company, EML Viscom PVT Limited, based in Mumbai. It will provide acrylic manufacturing, supply of the EML product range, sales and services specifically for the Asian market.

·       Rated amongst Top 5 UK brand display providers
·       30 years experience in brand display
·       At least 50% of revenue derived from customers of more than 3 years
·       Double digit growth in new business wins for last 3 years
·       Typically we deliver savings of 20% in year one
·       Customers enjoy a further 5-10% in years 2 & 3
·       £350k average customer account value
·       Average 98.9% SLA across our customer base
·       Group growth of 53% in last 3 years
·       Generated 180 miles of print in 2010
·       2012 £500k production technology investment
·       POPAI Award Winner and FSC Chain of Custody Certified
·       M&S Plan ‘A’ Property Environment Award 2013
·       Forms partnership with Sitour Manufacturing  2013
TPS Group customers include -
Retail – M&S, B&Q, Dorel UK, Aerobed, Muc Off, T-Mobile, Sunglasses Hut, Hobbycraft, Hancock’s Cash & Carry Confectionery
Automotive – Toyota, Ford, Nissan
Pharmaceutical – Bayer, Unilever
Food & Drink – PepsiCo, McCormick’s Foods, Nestle
Entertainment – Sodexo, Royal Ascot, Liverpool FC

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Sustainable displays

All our corporate customers here at EML express are working hard to develop a sustainable solution to their display systems

Here at EML we have developed "Eco Pos" its a plastic made from recycled bottles and is fully recyclable at the end of its life.

our full range can be seen at www.emlexpress.com/ecopos

all backed by our price promise guarantee!

www.emlexpress.com/ecopos


our first blog about retail display

Here at EML express we are passionate about helping retail and brands make the most of their display in store

For retail and brands its all about the real estate! getting floor space is hard enough the key to success is maximising it

At EML Express we specialise in off the shelf display from Leaflet dispensers, brochure holders, clip strips and probably the best pic and mix units available in the UK today

In July we have launched our "price promise" making sure that you can be 100% confident that what you buy from us will be high quality delivered from stock and cost you no more than any of our UK competitors.

EML is 30 years old this year once again giving our customers confidence that you are buying the best from the best!

www.emlexpress.com