SAM has secured the Overall Supplier of the Year for a second consecutive year and also scooped the Supply Chain Award at the 2024 STARK UK Supplier Awards.
Gaining recognition for a “remarkable showcase of industry leadership and commitment,” the leading MDF mouldings manufacturer celebrated a double success at the recent STARK UK Supplier Awards Dinner held in Birmingham.
For the prestigious Overall Supplier of the Year Award, Mark Esling, CCO STARK Building Materials UK praised SAM’s excellence in their partnership, noting: “SAM Mouldings has truly gone above and beyond in every aspect of their partnership with us.
“It’s not just about providing exceptional products — it’s about embodying our values, exceeding our expectations, and consistently delivering excellence in every interaction. They delivered excellent service, at all levels of the organisation, with a collaborative approach that demonstrates their commitment to true partnership.”
The Supply Chain Award was awarded to SAM for its proactive and innovative approach to enhancing service delivery, with Mark stating: “SAM Mouldings consistently goes above and beyond to improve the service we provide to our customer base. They demonstrated an unwavering commitment to partnership and collaboration, improving load flexibility, delivery options and simplified pricing, amongst others. They proactively undertook a range review, offering solutions to improve our stock turn. SAM continue to offer exceptional service to all parts of the STARK UK business.”
Sam McCrea, CEO at SAM, expressed immense pride in the team’s accomplishments. He said: “Winning these awards, especially Overall Supplier of the Year for the second consecutive year, is a momentous achievement for us and one we are extremely proud of. It not only reflects the hard work and dedication of our entire team but reflects the fantastic partnership we have built with STARK UK, who continue to put their trust in us year after year.”
In line with SAM’s stated mission to ensure its customers “have the right product, in the right quantity, in the right place, and at the right time,” the company recently announced a significant £7 million investment aimed at enhancing product quality, expanding stock range, and improving logistics. This investment, according to the company, underscores its dedication to providing superior service and maintaining its industry-leading position.
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The main image shows (from left to right): John Carter, CEO at STARK Building Materials UK; Paul Lavery and Cat McCrea, Joint MDs of SAM; Søren P. Olesen, CEO of STARK Group; Gerard Wilson, Sales Director at SAM; Martin Cunliffe, Senior Category Manager at STARK Building Materials UK; Lisa Lynch, Head of Internal Sales and Marketing at SAM; Mark Esling, Chief Commercial Officer at STARK Building Materials UK.
