Firm on a roll thanks to businessman’s help

MUCH-NEEDED DONATION HELPS WATER PRODUCER

A BUSINESSMAN from Skelmanthorpe stepped in to ensure a spring water producer in Wales could continue production – after it ran out of toilet paper.

Andy Needham’s firm Morris & Son, a wholesale supplier, answered the call after bosses at Trederwen Springs in Powys, had run low on supplies for their production team to use.

With nothing available locally, an urgent appeal was posted on LinkedIn to try and secure a lifeline, which prompted Andy, a well-known Huddersfield Town supporter and sponsor, to get in touch.

Having just taken delivery of a significant consignment, Barnsley-based Morris & Son put aside a full pallet of toilet rolls for the company, which was collected the next day by Trederwen Springs’ finance director.

Andy, who also runs Approved Food, said: “When I saw Trederwen’s plight, saying they may have to cease production as they had been unable to find toilet roll for the production team to use, I knew we had to step in to help.

“We have a robust supply chain with regular deliveries so were only too happy to put aside a pallet for them.

“At times like this, businesses have to pull together and watch each other’s backs. Not only that, as a result we have discovered a potential new supplier, so we’re all winners.”

Trederwen’s sales director Jane Preston added: “I went to Andy partly because I follow him on LinkedIn as he posts comments that are positive and helpful.

“When I asked him to help us, we were into a position where if we didn’t have toilet roll, we could not continue to keep the factory open as we have to provide it for essential staff still running the line.

“I cannot emphasise how helpful Andy was. He replied straight away and helped us collect the product quickly and, crucially, safely.

“Given the current situation, we had to send our finance director to collect and Andy and his team ensured everything was ready.

“Andy knew we were desperate and didn’t take advantage, like we have unfortunately seen in the industry, and charged us an extremely competitive price again, as a business in a position of uncertainty, we were very grateful.

“We want to thank Andy and his team for taking time out to help another business. We all have to help each other in times like this, and this shows there are many good people in our industry, willing to go all out to help.”