Bathroom distributor Davroc has announced a strategic partnership with Carron Bathrooms, starting from early December 2021.

Left to right MD of Carron Bathrooms James McMorrine and MD of Davroc Chris Dodds

The company will supply the full range of Carron Bathroom products and both family-run businesses have been in negotiations for the last six months to ensure a smooth launch and transition process.

Fast moving product lines are already in stock across Davroc’s three warehouse and distribution centres in the UK.

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Davroc boasts a fleet of 36 vans which it reports can offer offer next0day delivery service to the majority of the UK, without the need for couriers.

It follows on from the recent announcement that Carron Bathrooms is set to split with Eastbrook Company from February 28, 2022.

To ensure customer service levels are maintained, Davroc has recruited an additional 17 team members within its office and distribution functions.

The company is also in the process of adding six more external sales managers to bring  representation to 18 nationwide.

Davroc has been in the bathroom distribution and manufacturing industry since 1980, celebrating its 40^th anniversary in 2020.

Carron Bathrooms will join a roster of well-known brands distributed by the company, which include: Laufen, Bette, Roca, Aqualisa, Grohe, VitrA and more recently Alca and Drench.

Davroc has ealso recently launched the Coalbrook brand, a range of design-led bathroom brassware showcased in a new experience-led showroom in Clerkenwell, London.

Managing director of Davroc Chris Dodds commented: “As a business, our partners are very important to us both in terms of their product, culture and most importantly their values.

“We have been in discussions with Carron for six months and we believe we have found a long-term partner who shares our goals of product quality and service.

“We are delighted to add Carron to our portfolio and look forward to working with James and the Carron team.”

Carron is a manufacturer of acrylic baths, based in Falkirk, Scotland, with manufacturing heritage dating back over 260 years to the Industrial Revolution.

The product portfolio includes a range of rectangular and freestanding baths and whirlpools, as well as a range of shower screens, panels and accessories.

It is also known for its triple-layer bath reinforcement ‘Carronite’ system which boasts a 30-year manufacturer’s warranty.

Managing director of Carrron Bathrooms James McMorrine concluded: “From our initial conversations with Davroc, it became apparent that our values were completely aligned in terms of product, innovation and service.

“With a commitment to offering the optimum customer experience in the professional bathroom sector, Davroc undoubtedly share the same goals as Carron.

“We are excited to be involved with such a respected partner and look forward to working with Chris and the team at Davroc”