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In 2021, exhibitions reopened and what a year they have had! From being extremely slow and steady with caution to more recent ones which have been great to attend as they have been extremely busy. Following from the COVID scenario to see our fabulous customers and meet with people within the same sector has been a tremendous opportunity to connect. This said, there are some faces we haven’t seen for a while and this is of course understandable. The world right now is extremely busy with…

On Monday 21st June and Tuesday 22nd June, Jamie Sargent – our Sales manager was able to attend The Outdoor Trade Show and get to meet customers and other suppliers. Find out how he got on below! You were at The Outdoor Trade Show for two days. What would you say were the highlights? J : Being able to meet people! Both existing and potential customers, it was also interesting to be able to speak with other buckle suppliers and discuss innovation. I was appointed into the role in November…

    Sustainability and supporting our environment are important topics. Ace Supplies UK LTD have been asked by you if we stock or are looking to stock recycled plastic fasteners. These include buckles, tri glides, cam locks and other accessories. We are aware of the global goals to be environmentally conscious and how important it is to work towards a healthier planet. We have spent a lot of time researching if recycled plastic components are suitable for our range and our…

  We have received communications from our suppliers that unfortunately a raw material shortage is now being experienced across the board. This is due to a few reasons. This includes of course that countries across the world are now coming out of the pandemic. They are adjusting to the current climate and are increasing their needs for various parts. There have also been extreme weather issues closing factories as well as maintenance needing to take place. The culmination of these…

We are now just over the year mark of COVID 19 being a part of our daily lives. It has been a learning curve for all of us but fastening distribution doesn’t stop! Due to Ace Supplies UK supplying the medical sector with speciality parts, we have been here to support all of our customers during this uncertain time. We are still maintaining our fantastic levels of customer care, delivery dates and stock levels. Luckily for us at Ace Supplies UK, the team has not been affected by COVID. We do…

  Are you looking for a unique product or have you been developing your own? At Ace Supplies UK, we can help to make sure that your assemblies are exactly to your measurements and needs. This can include logos on webbing/hook and loop tape, straps cut to your specifications and particular colours or buckle types. The possibility for customisation is endless! Over the years we have assisted many industries with their assembly needs such as medical straps, pet wear, exercise straps and more.…

So many new products!   Duraflex We are now stocking Duraflex parts! Metal eyelets, tags, hooks and more! We can source their existing products, both specialist and general use. If there is something that you are specifically looking for, let us know! Flame Retardant Webbing At Ace Supplies UK we are always looking for new, innovative products to be able to provide to our customers. Flame retardant webbing is something we have had our eye on for a while as we know that it is something that…

What is Rip Fast / Hook and Loop Tape?   Ripfast is our brand of Hook and Loop Tape. A fastener closure system that is made up of two separate parts, a “Hook” (The rough side) and a “Loop” (The fluffier side). It is often an overlooked, versatile tool that is utilised in many different products and sectors. There are many different options with Ripfast (we have four types available). so whether it’s for shoes and fashion, organisation of cabling or fixing products to the floor,…

Polypropylene webbing (as it is commonly known.) Has become widely used in a variety of sectors. Read on to find out what makes this component so special…   What is Polypropylene Webbing? A thermoplastic polymer developed in 1951, It swiftly overtook nylon in popularity due to its cut price, strength and other qualities. The polypropylene used in our webbing is converted into fibres which are then woven together into strips.   Advantages Of Using Polypropylene Plastic For Webbing It…