Since its creation in 1996 Compass Supply Solutions Ltd has established itself as a trusted provider of top-quality branded goods at competitive prices.
From its very early days the company attracted customers from across the business world including major names in the UK’s transport network. Now well into its second decade, it continues to have excellent working relationships with players within the airline, airports, cruise, ferry and rail sectors.
However, the business has enjoyed increasing success in other markets, not least the leisure and hospitality sectors providing snacks, beverages and other goods at a host of locations and high-profile events. ( This section should be transferred to the BW web site)
A key element in the success of the venture has come from its tremendous buying power, enabling it to develop strong links with leading suppliers – and secure generous discounts that can be passed on to our customers.
This arrangement has developed as the years have progressed, with the company steadily building it’s product catalogue to include items from around 50 major companies.
At the same time the range of goods has diversified, with an initial focus on food and drink being broadened when one customer – an airport lounge – asked whether CSS Travel could also supply cleaning products. A range of commercial items are now offered as part of its day-to-day activities. (staff training offered re using cleaning chemicals)
Another development has seen the growth of customer-branded products, involving the supply of items that feature customers’ name, logo or corporate identity on packaging.
As CSS Travel has broadened its nationwide coverage, the company has expanded its transport and logistics operations. Its own fleet of vehicles is now complemented by those of A E Parker Ltd, a West Sussex-based haulage company that provides additional capacity to the business.
Today’s CSS Travel maintains the values and customer focus that ensured the venture’s early rapid growth back in the 1990s – but backed up by an expanded workforce, even broader national coverage and a computerised tracking system that allows even faster and more accurate deliveries.
