Southern Enterprise Awards 2021

80 | Southern Enterprise Awards 2021 Aug21726 Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the market for personal protective equipment (PPE) has grown exponentially. UK company, Nightingale PPE, began trading in May 2020 with one aim in mind – to make PPE affordable and available for everyone. Thinking back to the start of the pandemic, most of us will clearly remember the astonishing rise in prices of basic items such as hand sanitiser, face masks and gloves. Watching the story unfold, businessmen Dave McIntyre and Aidan Cooper decided something needed to be done. The pair founded Nightingale PPE to offer customers an affordable alternative supply of protective medical supplies and equipment. Nightingale PPE is built on values of moral ethics and trust. The company is committed to offering essential products to customers at the lowest possible cost. Customer support, empathy and respect figure high on the list of priorities for the team at Nightingale PPE. Dave tells us: “We make a point of treating people how we would like to be treated ourselves. We always ensure we are friendly and ready to listen and offer help where needed. Many a time we spend 15 or 20 minutes talking to a client when we are making a simple £1.99 sale. On the odd occasion where things do go wrong, we pull out all the stops to make sure that the customer is always happy.” Nightingale PPE Ltd Nightingale PPE has managed to source many of its stock items from within the UK. Dave was pleased to tell us that the company’s most popular products are British-made masks and hand sanitisers. This means less time between shipments and less pollution involved with their transport, as well as using top-quality materials. The company’s online store is open to both retail and wholesale customers and its client base encompasses everyone from their next-door neighbours to the BAFTA award ceremony. With bases at Romsey in Hampshire and Worsley in Manchester, the company is able to offer a same- day delivery service to vulnerable local residents. As well as shipping all over the UK, Nightingale PPE also extends its services to the international market. After 8 months of trading, the company has become the highest-rated PPE supplier on Trustpilot. With a portfolio of 5-star reviews to its name and a strong base of returning customers, Nightingale PPE seems sure to hold its place for the foreseeable future Looking to the future Nightingale PPE are looking to expand into new markets by forging new partnerships. It will, of course, continue to source the best PPE on the market and offer it to us at affordable prices. Contact: Dave McIntyre Company: Nightingale PPE Ltd Web Address: www.nightingale-ppe.com Best Emerging PPE Supplier 2021 & Customer Service Excellence Award 2021 NIGHTINGALE PPE PREVENTION - PROTECTION - SAFETY