Naidex 2020 Postponed until later in the year!
Naidex Postponed until later in the year!
Organisers, ROAR Media confirmed today the show will be postponed to later in the year, telling AMP that it had a duty of care to exhibitors and attendees to make the decision.
An official statement from ROAR Media explained: “While this is not a decision that has been taken lightly, we feel that it is the right one – not just for the care and health sector but for the wider community as a whole.”
In line with this directive, we at Strident would like to announce that as a company we are taking precautionary measures in line with health authorities and will be promoting online meetings with our customers, which will enable us to give the same level of care, whilst maintaining the face-2-face experience and of course reduce our carbon footprint.
Look out for your new experience with Strident as we go digital with face to face meetings!
UPDATE:
The new dates for Naidex have been announced! Join us at the show on 9th & 10th November, at the NEC Birmingham.
Save with Strident
Welcome to the Save with Strident distributor support campaign.
Giving is one of the most under used tool in business, and without giving and sharing, our goals are seldom reached.
This distributor support programme is about giving the end-user the opportunity to enjoy their freedom by using Strident Power, plus it’s also about giving you, our distributor network, more opportunities to offer your customers an incentive to buy into and encourage brand loyalty, both yours and ours.
So how does this work?
Two ways.
- Over the next few weeks at Naidex, our team will be giving away vouchers to end users who own their equipment and may be in the market to buy within the next few months. These users will arrive at your store and present the voucher and if you are willing to accept you will deduct the amount off the final invoice ideally showing the voucher number.
- Another way this could be used is for you and your team to distribute to persons you feel would benefit from experiencing the power behind the Strident brand. Why not visit our stand at Naidex to obtain your free vouchers.
How do I claim the money back from Strident?
Whether the enquiry comes to you or you promote it to your customer, the processes is the same.
So, if you replace from Strident stock you currently hold then record the two serial numbers, the product code together with the user name and send to Strident with the voucher number to sales@strident.uk.com where we will authorise the claim and raise a credit to your account for the same amount.
Alternatively, should you need to purchase stock from Strident, please quote the unique voucher reference number and the user name when placing the order and the amount will be deducted off the invoice to you
Order can be place by emailing sales@strident.uk.com or phone 44(0)1362300102
This can be put on a credit account if facilities exist. Alternatively payment will be required with order
So, you find yourself asking what’s in it for me?
In short – you will receive happy, loyal returning customers and potentially customers new to you and the Strident brand.
We recommend that when replacing batteries you look at other associated products such tyres and chargers too, as both of these vital components impact the longevity of the battery and if not cared for can drastically reduce performance.
In summary, this is a win – win campaign. Strident offers great products together with unrivalled service, we want you to experience the power of this promotion, use it wisely but generously and remember, we will only be accepting one claim (pair of batteries) against each voucher.
We wish you all the best as we move into 2020 together.
A Big Thank You to All Our Customers and Christmas Hours!
We want to say a big thank you to every customer who has placed an order with Strident through 2019, it is appreciated.
As we head towards another exciting year of 2020 we wanted to let you know that we will be taking a break at the end of the month. This break gives our team not only the opportunity to rest and socialise, but will give the opportunity to reflect on the past in order to train for the future so we can continue to satisfy your expectations in January 2020.
Our offices will be closing at 12:00pm Tuesday 24th Dec 2019 and reopening Friday 3rd January 2020. Thursday 2nd is our annual team training day.
Have a wonderful holiday and a prosperous 2020 from us all at Strident!
Free Carriage on all orders until the end of 2019!
The team at Strident are celebrating another fantastic year of business, so we wanted to share our celebration and are offering Free Carriage on all orders for delivery to UK mainland until the end of 2019!
Contact us now for more information!
Tool Up for Winter with Strident!
Heading into the end of the year it's best practise to service equipment before they are put away for the winter.
The Strident range of mobility focused tools and consumables are designed to assist essential mobility maintenance tasks required at this time of the year.
Contact us now to find out more about our mobility focused tools and consumables range!
2018 Holiday Period Closing Dates
Thank you from everybody at Strident for your support in 2018 and we look forward to working with you in 2019!
Our opening times over the holiday period are:
Strident is growing and moving to larger premises
IMPORTANT NEWS | Strident is moving to larger premises in Swaffham, Norfolk
2018 is proving to be a year of major expansion for Strident - both through increasing business with our trade partners and clients - but also through the growth of some new business streams with significant players in the Care and Mobility sectors.
So here are all the details of our move that we need to tell you about so that we can continue to serve you with as little disruption as possible.
Where are we going?
We are moving about 12 miles West from our home of many years, Dereham, to the town of Swaffham, Norfolk. A famous market town since the 14th Century, we are looking forward to settling into our new home. In our expanded facility, we have the space to store our whole range of battery, charger, tester and traction products and despatch them to you for next day delivery.
The full postal address for Strident from Monday 9th July will be:
50 Turbine Way, Ecotech Business & Innovation Park, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7XD. The phone line remains 01362 300102 and fax line remains 01362 300103.
When are we closed and unable to process orders?
Our first full day of trading from Swaffham will be Monday 9th July and our last day, before the move, for despatching orders will be Wednesday 4th July. If possible, we'd really appreciate it if you can order as quickly as possible this week if you need the products delivered in the next few days.
We hope to maintain our saleslines throughout the move, but clearly, that depends on our phone provider's installation schedule. It is possible there may be some disruption on 6th July.
You will be able to continue to communicate with us via email or fax throughout the whole of the move.
Thank you once again for your support
Whether you are part of our distributor network and have bought Strident products for your mobility products, we are only expanding because of you. So thank you for your trust in the Strident brand, and we look forward to providing you with more choice and an even higher level of service from next week.
Thanks for visiting us at Naidex 2018 and viewing our mobility batteries, chargers, testers and tyres
Thank you for checking out our mobility batteries, chargers, testers and tyres at the Naidex 2018 Exhibition
A big thanks from the Strident team to all of you - retailers and users alike - who joined us at the Naidex 2018 Exhibition this week at the NEC Birmingham. We enjoyed hearing your experiences of mobility products and answering any questions you had about the products we had on display.
Common discussion points included:
- making mobility batteries in scooters, lifters and hoists last longer
- getting the maximum range out of mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs
- when to use the many different kinds of batteries available
- the tasks that determine the best choice of battery
More to come...
We'll be writing some blogs to cover the answers to many of the questions asked. Until then, here are a few pictures from set-up to close of our time at the show.
Naidex 2018 Exhibitors | Strident exhibiting mobility batteries, chargers, testers and tyres
Looking for battery or tyre providers amongst the Naidex 2018 Exhibitors? Come to Stand Number: 13166
The Strident team are looking forward to joining the Naidex 2018 Exhibitors on the 25th and 26th of April 2018 at the NEC Birmingham. Picking up on the theme of the Naidex Exhibition - Innovations for the Future of Independent Living - Strident will have their innovative battery technology on display. Included in this will be a range of chargers and testers to make sure you keep your mobility batteries in optimum condition. Finally, Strident have a traction range with tyres for all kinds of wheelchairs and mobility scooters.
You can see our full exhibitor entry and an introductory video in the Exhibitors section of Naidex Exhibition website.
Ask Strident a question about batteries, chargers and testers
If you are looking for inspiration as to how to look after the batteries and tyres upon which you depend, then we'd welcome a few minutes of your time on the stand. We love to answer questions - however random! Ask us:
- how to get the maximum range out of mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs
- how to make mobility batteries in scooters, lifters and hoists last longer
- about the different kinds of batteries available
- which battery is the right one for which task etc.
You'll find us at stand number 13166.
Why Strident?
If you have not already come across Strident products in your local or online retailer, here is a quick rundown of why you should take a look while attending the Naidex 2018 Exhibition.
Why use our batteries?
Today it is apparent that there is no universal battery to fit every application. We recognised this at Strident and invested in R & D and extensive product testing. The result is a battery that is ideally suited for the medical market, one that will sustain high demands of constant use and will perform to a high number of cycles. This battery gives dependent users the confidence in having power when and where they need it.
Why use our chargers and testers?
The consistency of charge produces optimum battery performance. As such, the Strident range of chargers has been carefully selected to provide that consistency. By utilising the three critical stages required for quality battery charging, the Strident range gives the peace of mind to achieve the very best from your equipment. With the use of the Strident intelligent three-stage charging technique, premature battery failure is significantly reduced by ensuring the correct levels of charge are applied at every stage regardless of size. This technique eliminates the risk of gassing that is often caused by overcharging by traditional single-stage charging. Furthermore, this also maintains plate quality at its best performance level by reducing compound breakdown.
Why use our traction products?
With over 15 years experience in the mobility industry, Strident is well placed to offer the broadest range of high-quality mobility consumables including a full range of mobility tyres. Whether you are looking for Tyres, Tubes, Pneumatic or Solid, you will find a solution for your traction needs.
Finding your way to see the Naidex 2018 Exhibitors
Celebrate National Battery Day 18th February with free delivery all week
It's worth celebrating National Battery Day
On February 18th each year we apparently celebrate National Battery Day, Drink Wine Day and, most bizarre of all, Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day. We will leave it to the winemakers and ice cream makers to promote their respective days - but we would like to stick with what we know best and promote National Battery Day!
So often we take for granted this amazing device that allows electricity to be carried around, well away from wires and chargers. We are all probably carrying many batteries around with us all day for devices such as phones, watches, key fobs, fitness devices, etc. The battery is not often seen – but it makes quite a lot of things possible.
For a significant number of people in the UK, batteries play an even more significant role – providing mobility and healthcare solutions for the disabled, injured, infirm or aged. To these groups, the battery that sits in their mobility scooter, powered wheelchair, personal hoist or riser chair makes many things possible.
How to celebrate National Battery Day
It may be a little too much to buy your mobility or healthcare battery a card or a bunch of flowers – however close to Valentines Day we are – but you could:
- CHECK your batteries. The health of your battery is essential when it powers something that you depend upon.
- CHARGE your batteries. Different batteries need different maintenance and charging regimes. We have articles on battery care that you can take a look at.
- REPLACE old or unreliable batteries. Sadly, no battery lasts forever so don’t get caught out and replace ones at the end of their life. Here is where we really can help if you would like to call our Advice Line and see what would be the best replacement battery for your particular circumstances.
Our contribution to National Battery Day
In recognition of this annual celebration, we would like to offer FREE DELIVERY on any battery order placed with us during the week starting with National Battery Day. So from Sunday 18th February to Saturday 24th February, there will be no delivery charges added to your order.
The best thing to do is to call us on 01362 300102 or you can browse our online batteries catalogue and submit an enquiry.