We really have geared up for the future!
After 12 months Calco has finally got itself where it needed to be to go forward again. Our new fulfilment site in Worsley, Manchester was chosen for both its logistics & facilities.
Training there together over the last year and working with the staff is bearing fruits daily!
It is safe to say what we have now for cutting & packing & delivery is on a different level to where we have ever been in the last 25 years.
Our aim has always been to get your paper to you in pristine condition and as soon as possible. Our new boxes and online tracking of your order means you have everything you need for peace of mind when shopping with us. So………SHOP AWAY!!!
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM CALCO IN 2025?
When COVID came along it affected many businesses in lots of ways. We were certainly not any different!
Since then we have adapted to new working ways, 2022-2023 was certainly a challenge but in 2024 we took some tough decisions but we are finally thriving yet again.
So what can you expect from Calco in 2025?
Contact: We do know a lot of people want to talk but we need to spend our time being productive and not taking the 100’s of weekly ‘JUNK CALLS’ that we used to. Our phone system will allow customers who have purchased a CODE to ring through, BUT the best way is to email us and ask for a call back, that way you are not hanging around and we can call at a time when we are free.
Fulfillment: All our cutting & shipping has moved to our Manchester warehouse which now allows far larger stock levels & better cutting & packing facilities. We have cutting & creasing machines, perforating, collating, heat sealing & 4 x B1 Guillotines.
Shipping: We will have the option of DHL / DPD / Palletline / Also an Express same day courier service (extra cost) incase you have an emergency. Better tracking and information for you on your orders will be a priority!
Products: New products added weekly in 2025 keeping you up to date with how the market is changing. We will also be adding a craft range too.
Pricing: We are now in a far better position and will look to save you money throughout 2025
Account Review: We will be assessing your historic purchases and advising on how you can change, save, and improve your offering.
Emails: We will be sending out more information in 2025 BUT we do not want to become annoying! Emails to you, will only be relevant to you.
Feedback: We will be asking you for what you want from us too.
Hoping 2025 is a good one!
Your Calco Online team.
Christmas Opening Hours 2024
We will be closing on Friday 20th and returning to work on Friday Jan 3rd.
Please keep on top of your stocks at this very busy time for our shipping partners
Have a great time!
Team Calco
Paper prices starting to soften?
Well after a year of unprecedented increases we are hoping to lower our web prices during October.
We will be sending out an email once confirmed
Team Calco are always trying to look after you!
Paper v Eggs! The DPD saga …..
Well we mentioned to you in our last blog we are looking at DHL now.
Last week we had two parcels so badly damaged they must have played football with them in the warehouse!
Our response to our account mamanger was simple!
Can you please supply us with some printed labels saying the following….
‘This box contains eggs! PLEASE DO NOT DELIVER THEM SCRAMBLED! :-)
We look forward to working with DHL & hope we see great improvements.
Team Calco
DPD v DHL
Well we are certainly now getting close to a decision on this one.
We have been with DPD since day one but they seem to have outgrown themselves and are letting us down too many times especially from our Cornwall site.
DHL have also now introduced a ‘one hour slot’ notification (this was our favourite thin re DPD) so it looks highly likely we will give them a go in the near future.
Team Calco
Where are we now with prices?
Hi there, well after all the increases over the last 18 months we are seeing signs of prices ‘softening’.
Once the old stock which we purchased at the higher rates is replaced we will reflect this on our screen prices when new stocks arrive at slightly better rates.
Assuring you that we will always do our best before you at all times!
Team Calco
Bundles of Joy
Hi all, we are starting now to add lots of ‘Bundles’ to our Sale / clearance site.
The problem we face is everytime we add a few then yhey get snapped up as they are such good value!
Keep an eye on this area though as there are some great bargains to go on.
Team Calco
NEW SECURITY ADDED TO SITE
Hi all, it would appear our site is so popular that someone has been targeting us by creating accounts and sending emails out to unsuspecting people.
We have hopefully corrected this now by adding Google Recaptcha which should ensure these Individuls / Robots can no longer target us.
Apologies for anyone who received an email which we can clarify, we did not send.
Stephen Callaghan
Managing Director
Sale & Clearance
We are delighted to have launched this new section to the site.
Currently it’s more about you being able to buy odd packets here and but there will be more and more ‘tasty’ bargains added as we build up speed and sell off slow moving / end of line items.
Bargains and bargain bundles are now being added daily
Be patient there are lots lots more items to go on.
Calco Online.
