MRO Supply Partner of Choice
We Understand Your ComplianceRequirements. Your Workforce Risk.Then We Deliver.
H&S Directors need more than a PPE catalogue. You need a supply partner who understands your sector's compliance obligations, your workforce exposure risks, and your audit requirements — and builds a tailored supply solution to protect your people and your organisation.
The Howcroft Difference
PPE failure isn't a procurement problem — it's a liability problem. Howcroft takes a partnership approach to H&S supply: understanding your specific risk environment, compliance standards, and workforce roles before recommending a tailored solution. Every product we supply comes with full certification documentation, ready for your audit files.
The Real Challenges H&S Directors Face
Certification Gaps at Audit
PPE is in use on site but certification records are incomplete, expired, or missing — creating serious compliance and legal exposure.
Non-Compliant or Counterfeit PPE
Low-cost PPE from unvetted channels may carry false CE marks or fail EN/ISO standards — putting workers and organisations at risk.
Signage That Doesn't Meet Standards
Outdated or non-ISO 7010 compliant safety signs create liability in the event of a workplace incident or HSE inspection.
No Consistent Replenishment
PPE stocks run out unpredictably. Workers self-source substitutes of unknown quality, or work without adequate protection between orders.
How Howcroft Responds — Built Around Your Operation
Certified PPE — Fully Documented
Every product supplied with EN/ISO certification documentation. Full audit trail from manufacturer to site — ready for HSE inspection.
Sector-Specific PPE Assessment
We understand the difference between manufacturing, construction, food processing and mining exposure risks — and specify accordingly.
ISO 7010 Compliant Signage
Full range of BS EN ISO 7010 safety signs, plus bespoke site-specific signage via our Howcroft Signs division — with full compliance documentation.
Managed PPE Stock Programme
Automatic replenishment to agreed min/max levels — no gaps, no self-sourcing, no unknown substitutions in your safety supply chain.
Compliance gaps & audit risk
Certification record completeness
Non-compliant PPE on site
Workforce protection confidence
"Howcroft Group are best placed to build a deep understanding of your compliance requirements and workforce risks before delivering a tailored supply chain solution to help you achieve your goals. Your people protected. Your audit files complete. Your liability reduced."
Jake White — Sales Director, Howcroft Group
Sole Supplier Partnership Drives Operational Excellence Across 5 Bekaert Sites
Customer: Bekaert — European Manufacturer of Advanced Steel Products
"Managing MRO compliance across multiple UK sites with a fragmented supplier base is a safety and procurement risk."
The Challenge
Bekaert sought a robust, reliable partner to unify, streamline, and standardize MRO procurement and safety inventory management across five separate UK industrial facilities. They required a supplier highly capable of managing intense, complex mechanical, electromechanical, and safety requirements.
The Solution
Howcroft was awarded a 3-year sole supplier agreement covering all 5 Bekaert locations. They implemented fully-subsidized, dedicated on-site stores resources at two major locations, integrated expert engineering support, and dramatically optimized budget accountability and compliance tracking.
3 Years
Contract Term Length
5 Sites
UK Locations Covered
+10%
Projected Year 1 Growth
"We are delighted to partner with Howcroft Group. Their expertise in MRO solutions and commitment to service excellence have already made a significant difference in our operations."
— Senior Procurement & Facilities Board, Bekaert
Howcroft Group is BSIF Accredited
British Safety Industry Federation
The BSIF is the UK's leading independent Trade Association for the Safety Industry since 1994. Representing Manufacturers, Distributors and Service Providers within the Safety, Health and Environmental markets.
The BSIF are passionate about the Safety & Health needs of the UK market, our members and the country's work force. We are committed to our aims of remaining a positive force for good.
Being a part of the BSIF helps shape our industry. By choosing to become a member of the BSIF, Howcroft Group are recognising that health and safety is of paramount importance to our business ethos.
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