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Who are we

Who are we?

Since our creation in 1996, The Caley Group has grown to become central Scotland’s largest independent business supplies provider. We have always believed that investment in quality equipment and in our team will produce the best results.

Today, we continue to offer our clients exceptional customer service combined with competitive prices and unbeatable efficiency. This has seen our client base grow to more than 3000 companies, many of whom have been loyal to us from the start.


EuroSafe

As an official Eurosafe member, we have access to all well-known brands such as Portwest, JSP, Moldex, DeWalt, Helly Hansen, Pulsar and Showa to name just a few. You will also see ESPRO branded products, which is a range that was created by Eurosafe to take the pain out of buying PPE. Put simply, it’s products that will always be fit for purpose, fully certified and extremely well priced. 

Eurosafe represents one of Europe’s largest trading alliances specialising in the supply of occupational health and safety products, workplace clothing and professional safety based services. 

PaperPlus

PaperPlus

PaperPlus

In December 2021, we were delighted to add the PaperPlus brand to The Caley Group family, growing our brand and helping us serve more customers across the whole central belt. Our East and West Central Scotland service proposition is now a key strength and differentiator for our clients.

PaperPlus has a mutual focus on customer service. We know their current customers will be delighted how The Caley Group can support the PaperPlus team to further support all their customers' business needs. Our strategy is to provide a national, coast-to-coast solution with a large company infrastructure underpinned by local company relationships.


OTC

In August 2022, we were delighted to further expand our services into the east coast of Scotland with the acquisition of OTC.

OTC have a long and established history within the business supplies marketplace and share a mutual passion for service. The acquisition allowed for further expansion into new regional markets, adding Dundee and Aberdeen to our next day delivery service offering.

We look forward to sharing new products and services with our new OTC clients, helping them to make cost savings through price betterment and supplier consolidation.

OTC

Fayze

Fayze UK

In March 2024, The Caley Group further expanded operations into West Lothian, Scotland with the goodwill acquisition of Fayze UK.

Fayze UK are a long established provider of workwear & PPE, providing high levels of service to their loyal customer base for the last 20 years.

There has been a mutual respect between both business for some time. This goodwill acquisition allows for Seamus Laffan to retire from the business knowing his clients will continued to receive the high levels of service and attention that they have been become accustomed to.


Why Choose Us?


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Logistics

Our logistics model gives us access to over £50m of stock, strategically positioned across the UK. This allows us to provide clients with a next day delivery.

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Sustainability

We prioritise sustainability in all aspects of our operations, including our environmentally friendly printing press and fleet of 11 Euro 6 Class vehicles.

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Unbeatable Service

Trust us for all your business needs including business supplies, workwear, PPE, printing, furniture, and promotional gifts at competitive prices.

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National Coverage

The Caley Group has been proudly servicing clients across the UK for over 26 years and has built a strong reputation for delivering service excellence.

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Fully Stocked Showroom

Looking for embroidered clothing on short notice? Choose from our well-stocked showroom to feel the quality and review sizes for your team.

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In-House Production

We pride ourselves in retaining complete control of your order. Our in-house team manages your print or embroidered workwear order from start to finish.



Our History


Jul 1996
Incorporation

Caley Print & Stationery (as we were known back in the day!) was born in the back bedroom of our MD Craig Porter's home. A lot has changed since then, but our passion for service excellence remains the same.

Oct 1997
1st major contract win

After a year of trading, we secured the first of many major contract wins, partnering with Aggreko, servicing all of their UK sites.

Oct 2000
Introduction of in-house printing

After 4 years in business, we had built up enough business to make a significant investment in a litho print press and operational staff. This investment was a further commitment to our customers and our print offering, which would continue to evolve over time.

May 2002
1st major office furniture contract win

While our name suggests that our focus was limited to print and stationery, Office Furniture became a huge part of our offering, partnering with key UK manufacturers and allowing us to compete on major office furniture tenders.

Jun 2006
Investment in environmentally friendly print press

A huge £640K investment in our print manufacturing capabilities. This investment was key to our sustainable message and continues to play a massive role in our offering to this day.

Sep 2010
Investment in wide format and digital printing

The final piece of the print jigsaw – further investment saw our print production range increase with the introduction of wide format and digital printing capabilities.

Mar 2012
First overseas contract win

It was time to treat the team to an overseas holiday – well, if you call building €220k worth of furniture a holiday! This major furniture installation was managed from start to finish by our qualified furniture team.

Mar 2014
Acquisition of Office Integrations

The acquisition of Office Integrations further strengthened our service offering across the central belt of Scotland, mainly within the west coast. With this acquisition, we doubled our company turnover and staffing quota.

Oct 2014
Relocation to larger premises

The recent acquisition had seen the business double in size, so the decision was taken to move to our 100,000-square-foot custom-built premises at Kinning Park Glasgow. The increase in floor space allowed us to introduce a furniture showroom, while also offering increased space for print production and stock holding.

Jun 2015
Office Furniture partnership with Arnold Clark

The partnership involved refitting a number of Arnold Clark dealerships across the UK with new showroom furniture. All of the refits were carried out by our experienced furniture team.

Sep 2015
Embroidered workwear introduced

Another new service offering! We took the opportunity to invest heavily in embroidery machinery, further enhancing our workwear offering. Branded clothing plays a huge part in the success of a business and having the ability to support this in-house was game-changing.

Jan 2018
Key partnership agreed with Portwest on the supply of PPE

Portwest is a global clothing manufacturing company based in Westport, Ireland that specializes in the design and production of protective clothing, including high visibility, flame-resistant workwear, safety footwear, work gloves and personal protective equipment.

Dec 2021
PaperPlus Acquisition

In December 2021, we completed our 2nd acquisition. PaperPlus are a long-established Business Supplies reseller operating out of Leith, Edinburgh. This acquisition further established our commitment to the East Coast of Scotland, further growing our already established base in Livingston.

Apr 2022
Eurosafe Partnership

In April 2022, we supercharged our workwear and PPE offering by joining Eurosafe. Eurosafe is recognized as the leading association of the best independent PPE, safety workwear, and equipment distributors operating in the UK and Ireland. By joining Eurosafe, we gained access to key suppliers and manufacturers while commanding the best possible cost prices, allowing us to be extremely competitive and recognized as a major player in the workwear and PPE marketplace.

Aug 2022
OTC Acquisition

In August 2022, we acquired OTC (Office & Training Consumables). OTC have been a major player in the business supplies marketplace for the past 30 years. This acquisition further strengthened our offering to the East Coast of Scotland, while also allowing us to further develop our client portfolio in Dundee and Aberdeen.

Dec 2022
Further Expansion of Glasgow HQ

We have recently expanded our Glasgow premises to include a 16-person training room. This development plays a massive role in the training and development of our people.

Aug 2023
Branded Clothing Capability Expansion

Aquitision of brand new Tajima embroidery equipment, immediately increasing our workwear manufacturing capacity by one third.

Oct 2023
Equipment Expansion

Further investment in our branded clothing offering, with the introduction of our own DTF equipment. This improves our production processes and productivity, ensuring we continue to offer the highest level of service and quality to our clients.

Mar 2024
Aquisition of Fayze UK

In March 2024, The Caley Group further expanded operations into West Lothian, Scotland with the goodwill aquisition of Fayze UK.

Next day delivery

National Delivery

We know our customers don’t like to wait, and often need products in a hurry. That’s why any order placed before 5pm will be delivered to you within 48 hours. Over 90% of our orders are delivered the following day. Simply order online, by phone, email or enquiry form and we’ll process your order. Our friendly drivers deliver stock where you want it, going the extra mile in terms of service.

10 percent cost savings

Account Management

Account management plays a massive part in servicing your business to the highest of standards. With their expertise and knowledge of the products and services available, your account manager is able to provide tailored advice and assistance to you, helping you find the best solutions for your company’s needs. Our account management team are down to earth and friendly, offering the personal attention you expect from a privately owned company.

Flexible Online Ordering

Flexible Online Ordering

We offer you so many ways to order workplace essentials. If you want to browse, take a look at our products online. You can order 24/7 and we will process your order between 8.30 and 17.30. We love to chat with our customers so we’re also available on the phone during business hours Monday to Friday, via email or on our contact form. If you are struggling to find what you’re looking for on our website, simply contact us and we will endeavour to source a particular for you.

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