Benefits: why use Asco?

The benefits that Asco brings to its customers include:

Customer proximity

Being UK based we are close to the customer in order to discuss any new developments. We can sit together to cover the scope and scale of any opportunities as well as covering all technical aspects. We will then interpret this information to our suppliers in Asia. We will be the first point of contact when it comes to status updates or changes. Also we are only a phone, rather than a 11 hour flight away, call away in case of any issues.

Quality assurance

Being BSI approved to ISO9001, we are fully aware of the rigorous quality requirements demanded by customers and expect nothing less from our suppliers, who are audited regularly. We insist that they be accredited to ISO9001 as a minimum, while many hold TS16949 and ISO14001 accreditations, thus ensuring quality and accountability.

Competitive pricing

Asco has been working with suppliers from Asia since its inception in 1998. This experience means that we have a comprehensive list of quality suppliers with good relationships. The result is that we are able to achieve very competitive product prices. We are also able to achieve superior prices due to economies of scale in transport.

Optimal sourcing

Currently partnering with companies in India, China, Taiwan and Malaysia, we can take advantage of the unique industry infrastructure of each of these countries and offer a diverse breadth of products and production capabilities. So customers receive best value for their money for their requirements. For example in a recent project of clips and fasteners assembly, we procured the clips from China and nut and bolts from Taiwan, before bringing them together in the UK.

Since we have regular deliveries coming from different countries, customers are able to order smaller batch quantities and not have to order huge quantities just to keep transport costs low.

No hassle of importation

The price we quote are door delivered to your warehouse. So you do not have to worry about any transportation, sea freight, importation requirements, customs or duty.

Reduced currency risk

Our quotation to you will be in your local currency thus reducing your exposure to currency risk.

Warehousing solution

With a warehousing facilities in West Midlands, we can provide customers with deliveries according to a call-off, consignment or scheduled contract. Thus customers do not need to order large batch quantities in one go.

Favourable payment terms

Asco can offer 30 day payment terms facility, subject to credit approval.

Shortened supplier list

Supplying to OEMs and SMEs, we have a breadth of product capabilities. This allows customers to buy multiple products from us, thus reducing their supplier base.