Software for Tools & Fixings Wholesalers

Frank Howard Tools and Fixing Wholesaler uses Intact Software from Ramtac.

When Frank Howard started his own company in 1988 in a relatively small way he set out to sell
tools and fixings. Over the years the product range has expanded dramatically, and they now also
supply building materials such as underground pipes, fascias and guttering, ironmongery, workwear including a wide range of footwear, woodworking tools, “Frank Howard” silicons and a most attractive range of all weather decking.

To accommodate their growth in products and size, they moved to Black Notley in 1995 and then to
Lower Chapel Hill in Braintree in 2001 where they now have premises of some 5000 square feet
(plus 2 warehouses) incorporating a very lively trade counter with many product displays.

Frank Howard has retained his role in sales and sales management both internally and in visiting
customers; he interfaces to suppliers and business partners and clearly has a keen eye for business opportunities. All of this he combines with his role as managing director.

As the turnover increased the pressure on their 6 year old Unix based computer system became great as it did not contribute enough to the sales
and stock management functions and provide necessary information in these areas.


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