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Start Baling – Start Saving : Special Prices for Material Matters Clubs

Start Baling – Start Saving!

Special Prices for Material Matters Clubs

Do you have a problem with waste?

Material Matters, together with Mil-tek can offer you a cost effective solution!

Waste balers compact your rubbish and can save you money:

  • cost effective
  • environmentally friendly
  • waste costs reduced by up to 80%
  • air powered so no risk of hazards and messy oil spillages
  • solutions to compact many different types of material

The owners of Upchurch River Valley Golf Course, David & William Barwell said:

After the initial free trial we were delighted with the results.  The baler has made a dramatic impact on costs, housekeeping and tidiness at the site”.

General Manager Alistair Briggs from Test Valley Golf said:

“The baler saves valuable green keepers time and we have also been able to save on our waste costs as well”.

Start using Mil-Tek and you will:

  • enjoy free on-going training & support
  • have fixed costs for up to 5 years
  • free regular collection of your bailed recyclables

To book a free survey to evaluate the cost of savings for your club, and to take advantage of a free 2 week trial of the equipment to make sure the system works for you before you commit;

Contact Caroline Skinner at caroline.skinner@materialmattersltd.com to arrange an appointment.

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Comprehensive Commercial Cleaning – exclusive prices for Material Matters

Your carpets and upholstery take a beating everyday with general usage taking its toll.  A regular and comprehensive cleaning and maintenance programme will not only provide a clean and comfortable environment, it will also extend the working life of your furnishings.

All services are carried out by our team of highly skilled and fully trained technicians.  We have gained years of experience in the commercial sector, and the cleaning services we provide are unsurpassed.

Our commercial carpet and upholstery cleaning services include:

  • commercial carpet cleaning
  • commercial upholstery cleaning & repair
  • commercial curtain cleaning in situ
  • commercial rug cleaning
  • vinyl & leather cleaning
  • stain removal services
  • deodorising

Take advantage of our special discounted rates, unique to Material Matters.

Contact Material Matters to set up your free survey and quotation.

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More Savings with Material Matters

Material Matters are continuing to increase their client base. They have conducted a number of different club benchmarking reviews recently and produced some exceptional results. Paul Mould a Director of Material Matters Ltd explains:

“All of our customers are genuinely amazed by our buying power and the fact that we are able to improve on prices in a very real manner. There is no cost or obligation for the review and we are finding every golf facility can make some real savings. We will also advise clubs on their purchasing, even if there is nothing for us to gain in the short term, as we are committed to serving the best interests of golf operators for many years to come.”

Ken Heathcote, General Manager at Studley Wood Golf Club said:

“We have been very happy with the quality of service that Material Matters have provided us.  We feel that they work in complete partnership with us and take us hand in hand through our purchasing.  We have been amazed at the savings.  We can see a positive long term relationship with Paul and his growing team.”

Chris Lomas is Secretary at Worplesdon Golf Club in Surrey. He made the following observation:

“We have worked with Material Matters for all of our Clubhouse supplies for over a year now. Their buying power has helped us to make some great savings across the board.  They work tirelessly for you behind the scenes, preparing and presenting quotes and are happy to take the often tedious paperwork off your hands. I look forward to continued savings in the next year with Material Matters, as we still have more avenues to explore.”

For more details contact Material Matters Limited:
T. 01252 621114
F. 01252 601201
M. 07894 160270
E. info@materialmattersltd.com

 

GRN-OGRO – the magazine for the golf industry

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Maximise margin with Material Matters

Most of Europe is experiencing a financial crisis. Golf Clubs are no exception and need to ‘tighten their belts’ or they will be staring potential failure in the face.

Material Matters Ltd, were the first to recognise the benefits of golf buying groups and the first to the market in this space. They are now working with over 150 clubs across the UK, helping them with their purchasing across the complete spectrum of course and clubhouse supplies.

“Our aim from the outset was to create innovative purchasing solutions for our partners combining the highest quality of products and service with the considerable cost savings that can be achieved by combining purchasing power from many clubs” says Paul Mould, founder and Director.

Material Matters are helping save clubs money in all areas, utilities to grass seed, telephones to envelopes, photocopiers to potatoes and more. By their own admission food and beverage is the most complex area that they cover.

Simon Trundle, Head of Food and Beverage at Material Matters is really clear on where they add value. “We look to bring clarity, professionalism and cost effectiveness to foodservice operations, ensuring quality and value for both our partners and their customers. We help and support the club to achieve greater purchasing efficiency. We recognise that the needs of every club vary so we tailor our approach accordingly identifying the areas of opportunity. It’s not just about having one supplier solution. Our national agreements are supplemented by a comprehensive list of regional suppliers who are well placed to service the needs of the local market. We recognise the growing interest in sustainability and food provenance and are able to respond to these requirements across every food type.”

“Any solutions we may propose to increase clubs profitability will never be at the expense of the product quality, service or the clubs choice and independence. We will always strive to increase quality & service, not to compromise it.”

In these continuing tough trading conditions margin is vital though. Working with Material Matters gives you the peace of mind that you are buying competitively and that your prices are being professionally managed at all times.

Club savings in excess of ÂŁ20,000 per year have already been made – what club can afford not to look at Material Matters Ltd as their purchasing partner?

Material Matters fast out of the blocks in 2012

The news on how much of a difference Material Matters can make to golf clubs with cost savings has spread so fast that they have kicked off 2012 with the launch of four new representatives. The Midlands, West Country,Outer London & Kent and the South Downs will all now have their own regional manager on the ground. Paul Mould Founder and Director  of Material Matters explains:

“We form such a close working partnership with our members. We work together in terms of analysis, planning and implementation of cost savings across the whole of their purchasing needs; it is essential that we have experienced and quality people on the ground to support the clubs. When we started in 2010, Hampshire, Berkshire and Surrey soon became our heartland, but we quickly expanded our geography. It is crucial that we are now able to deliver the same high level of hands-on assistance from the Midlands, right across to the South. Now we need to find good people to work with, who can deal with the large number of clubs that have been approaching us from across the UK.

”Material Matter’s appointment as the UKGCOA’s Official Purchasing Partner, along with a steady flow of recommendations and referrals, has provided Material Matters with opportunities as far flung as Scotland, Newcastle, Shrewsbury, Cornwall, Suffolk, and beyond.”

Simon Trundle, head of clubhouse expenditure for Material Matters has a very clear view on the latest expansion. “From the very beginning, we have focussed on levels of actual trading with our members, in order for us to provide an effective and benefit- driven service. By operating in this way, we will always be so much more than just a list of preferred suppliers. We set our targets on saving an 18-hole golf club in excess of £20,000 per year. In order to deliver that level of benefit we have to be constantly on hand, developing solutions and strategies for every aspect of how the club is managing and developing their business.

”Just for good order Material Matters are also on the move – they are moving into new offices at the prestigious Windlesham Golf Club, in Berkshire. Paul is delighted with the new move:“

What an amazing operation for us. A fantastic location, which puts us slap bang in the middle of a busy and thriving golf business, so we can live and breathe the daily needs of a club even more. The move gives us the opportunity to have almost a shop window for what is possible in purchasing terms and the location is ideal from a travel and logistics point of view. Trust, flexibility and accountability have been our bi-words from day one, and the new offices and regional representation are key parts in that continuing mission. Our aim is to be golf’s purchasing partner of choice, and with well on the way to 200 clubs already purchasing with us, we will build the support to ensure success for our partners and suppliers.”

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New partnership with Business Communications

We are pleased to announce a new partnership with Business Communications, a supplier of radios,  who offer our members exclusive arrangements on hand held radios and what we think is a unique opportunity to purchase sets of radios on lease.

Please download as PDFs:

Golf Club Package DP3600.pdf

Golf Club Package DP3400.pdf

 

Can any club afford not to talk to Paul Mould?

Paul is the founder of Material Matters Ltd and is a very interesting man to know. His company is focused on making substantial savings for golf clubs, course maintenance, ranges and resorts by centralised buying. Material Matters Ltd have recently formalised a partnership agreement with the UKGCOA.

Jerry Kilby, Executive Director of UKGCOA is delighted with the new agreement:

“UKGCOA is pleased to announce the appointment of Material Matters Ltd as the Official Purchasing Partner of the UKGCOA. After looking at a number of possible purchasing companies, Material Matters have been selected as they can assist golf course owners with all sectors of purchasing – including the golf course maintenance supplies, clubhouse bar and restaurant supplies, utilities and all other clubhouse consumables.

In recent months, Material Matters have conducted purchasing reviews at 85 golf courses, and have achieved average savings of 11.2%, with the highest saving being 25.6%. There were only three occasions when it was found that Material Matters could not make any significant savings.

In addition to saving you money and improving your bottom line, Material Matters are offering toreimburse UKGCOA members their 2012 annual membership fee, if they place a minimum of £10,000 of purchasing with them during the course of 2012 – making their membership free of charge – as well as adding to your bottom line!

You will lose nothing – and potentially gain a lot – by inviting Material Matters to conduct a full  purchasing review at your golf facility.”

GRN-OGRO recently caught up with Paul Mould and asked him about the business.

Paul gave a detailed interview to the magazine about his life, career and what drove him to become a successful businessman in the world of golf.

Click here to read the full article

 

 

Partnership deal announced with Wilts

We have just tied up a deal with a company called Wilts on wholesale electrical supplies for our golf clubs. Based on combining together the volume of all of our clubs we are able to offer market leading prices and big discounts on all their requirements.

Through working with some many clubs we have noticed the inconsistent pricing that clubs are currently receiving and the high prices that you are paying on certain products. We can give all our clubs the peace of mind that they are getting top quality brands and product support and paying the best rates possible.

I think by having the single point of contact within Wilts will help to ensure that you receive consistent and competitive pricing which will be a significant benefit to all our clubs.

Clubs can purchase via their own dedicated login and prices on the web or contact local branches for support and pricing in that way. Wilts will even come out and provide a start up survey so they know what they will be supplying going forward. Advice will be given by the Wilts sales team so the clubs can have confidence in the fact that they are always buying the right product at the best rates.

 

Electrical Supplies – Wilts Electrical Wholesalers

Putting the Customer First – Wilts, pride themselves on delivering an outstanding service and for always putting the customer first.

Product Range – All branches carry a wide range of stock including wiring accessories, cables, switchgear, lighting, test equipment, water heating products and spares, electric heating and ventilation products, security and fire systems and much, much more.

Value for Money  – Thousands of items are available to customers at trade prices and discounts can be offered for volume users. Contact your local branch for details.

Extensive Network – With more than 60 branches, to find your nearest branch, enter your postcode into the Branch Look Up box in the right hand corner of the Home Page.

Provision of Lamps, Tubes, LED, Lighting, Fire & Security, Cable, cable accessories, Cable Management, Wilts Plus, Circuit Protection, Wiring Accessories, First Fix, Ventilation, Water Heating, Heating, Power Tool & Essential requirements.

Wilts can also provide a full site survey to propose ways of reducing your electrical usage and reduce your monthly costs.

Wilts can also provide Solar Photovoltaic systems which do not rely on bright sunshine in order to operate and generate electricity on cloudy days due to the reflection of sunlight.

A FREE survey and proposal can be arranged

For a site survey or to set up an account please contact Jason Eacott 07825 058009, Material Matters Account Director

 

Why Wilts?

Our service is superior

Customers choose us for the quality of our people, and for the service they provide. But our people aren’t just well-trained, friendly and efficient – they’re keen to go that extra mile in helping you find exactly what you want, when you want it. In other words, you can see us as a reliable extension of your own business.

We’ve more stock available

We carry huge amounts of quality brand products in stock, meaning that you don’t have to wait as long for that essential product. In fact, at any one time we have stock worth over ÂŁ10million available to all branches within 24 hours.

Our prices are competitive

Because of our size we can afford to pass on savings to our customers. And there are always great deals from some of the leading manufacturers, and customer promotions where you can get extra rewards and discounts for repeat business.

We deliver daily – and track your order

We pride ourselves on not keeping our customers waiting – and our computerised tracking systems mean that we can always pinpoint the precise location of your consignment.

We’ve an extensive branch network

If you travel with your business, or you have multi-site demands, then you can rely on us to have a branch within reasonable easy access of your site or workplace.

We’re keen to find unusual products

Many of our customers need obscure and hard-to-find products. We pride ourselves on our willingness to track those products down and get them to you as soon as possible.

We can change our systems to suit your needs

We’re not a huge corporate organisation and because of this we can be flexible with our ordering and invoicing processes and amend them to effectively match your needs.

Our invoicing is both prompt and accurate

Our Right-First-Time philosophy with accounts means that you get less grief with the paperwork and consequently more time to get on with business.

We offer free lighting design

Our prices aren’t just competitive for lighting design – they’re non-existent. We’ll give you access to experts who’ll work with you to provide quick and effective lighting solutions which will also improve your margins.

You can access your account details on-line

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Before the launch of our current website design, we created news letters in the more traditional format. Here’s an archive of them… please download them as PDFs to read:

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