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   Main Contact: Tel +(44) 2072463811, Fax +(44) 2072463933 Please fill out our Enquiry Form  Sumitomo London can source a wide range of plastics, plastics additives, speciality elastomers and other products from Japan and around the world. We keep a number of items in stock in the UK, and for some products, we add value by processing materials according to end user specifications. We act as a procurement agent and financier and sell either direct or through a network of distributors. We are always keen to hear from potential new distributors.  Our strategy is 3 fold:  Sourcing
of speciality materials from Japan for UK & Ireland. Sourcing
of “commodity” materials from SE. Asia, Turkey, Middle East
and other low cost bases. Export
of speciality materials from UK and Europe – we particularly specialise
in the Far East and Eastern Europe.As a truly global trader we are always
willing to consider new proposals from customers and suppliers in terms
of product sourcing, procurement, financing, logistics, toll manufacturing,
product distribution through our local sales staff etc. FOR CUSTOMERS - PRODUCT SOURCING EXPERTISE: Product
sourcing around the world. Alternative
suppliers for one product in many cases. Corporate
experience of foreign trade - known suppliers, legal protection, global
insurance, IPR facilities etc. Our own
local staff in almost all-significant countries to smooth communications
(ordering, logistics, problem solving). Door to
door delivery – UK Customs clearance etc. Storage
and delivery just in time in case of stock. Currency
risk hedging. Trade
financing (extended credit terms, no hassle with L/C’s etc) Low cost
(all of the above often cheaper than you could do it in-house). Tailor
made grades of materialsFOR SUPPLIERS - DISTRIBUTION & TRADE EXPERTISE: Local
point of contact in your own country. Marketing
expertise Network
of UK specialized distributors. Logistics
service – door to door delivery of your cargo. Currency
risk hedging. Trade
finance – we take the credit risk. Low cost
(consider the typical cost of factoring at around 2% just to cover the
credit risk, compared to our total service listed above for roughly the
same cost structure). |
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