Stock holding
We are known around the world as a stockist of special and critical service valves. We keep large stocks of special valves and spares for abrasive and high and low temperature configurations for severe and critical service applicatons. Fundamental to our strategy is a continued philosophy towards stockholding. Global Supply Line (GSL) recognises the importance of fast and reliable delivery times. By maintaining large stocks over an ever widening product range the company is less dependent on “Factory Lead Times” with an increasing percentage of orders being satisfied from stock. The company constantly
monitors stock movements and trends, to ensure that our stocks are maintained
at suitable levels. Our fast track service and large stockholding ensures when
we get a customer we keep a customer.
Global Supply Line has an advantage in being a privately owned company. If we see a particular need, then we will immediately set up a new stock line. Many valves are slow moving and other suppliers consider them too high risk but we will go ahead and stock them as a service to our clients.
We are unique in stocking not just valves but the full range of associated pipeline products like studs, gaskets, strainers, fittings, flanges etc to provide total turn-key supply from one point. With our central stockholding you don’t have to wait weeks for us to marshal products from various interstate branches or sub suppliers.
For project orders, customers can inspect all items together in one consignment. Single source supply brings clear benefits : there is only one purchase order,
one inspection cost and one shipping cost. We consolidate projects and simplify the process. To enable quick delivery we often combine stock with rush air freight shipments from local and overseas stockists or short lead time factories in order to meet urgent project requirements. Major projects are a big part of Global Supply Line’s business. As well as our main facility we also operate another two premises in the Salisbury Plain area,
one of which is used exclusively for laying out, inspecting and sorting large projects.
GSL’s policy has been to continuously increase stock levels. This has proved advantageous, drawing in new clients who have been unable to source valves elsewhere. GSL listens to what customers want whilst also working with manufacturers to continually upgrade the specifications of our stockholdings. We constantly review all new and upgraded products manufactured and, if there is a market need we will stock it, particularly if it is a niche' product.
Common Valve Materials, Advantages, Applications & Suitability
