Encompassing leading electrical distribution brands such as Newey & Eyre, Denmans, Senate and WF Electrical, plus a market leader in Construction Consumables and Personal Protective Equipment through Parker Merchanting in addition to a range of Specialist Products Divisions including Lighting, Cables and Security, Rexel UK is a world class business-to-business distributor of electrical installation supplies. 
 
The company is part of the wider Rexel Group which operates in 34 countries, with more than 2,740 branches, and holds worldwide leading positions in its three core markets: industrial, commercial and residential.
 
Rexel UK's network of branches across the UK and Ireland to ensure speed and consistency of service to all their customers, and the company prides itself on putting customer service at the heart of their business. Given the challenge of communicating across such a diverse operation, Rexel UK recognised the potential for the right business tools to make a hugely positive contribution to their internal business processes.
 
When Rexel UK contacted Orchid Software in 2007, the company had a definite idea of the functionality they required from their intranet, which made it absolutely vital for both companies to work closely in tandem during the tender period. Discussion and live demonstration helped to demonstrate Orchidnet as a perfect match for Rexel’s business requirements, and the company quickly chose Orchidnet PRO as the way forward for their internal communications strategy.
 
Working in tandem with Rexel helped Orchid Software to ensure that the intranet would be precisely calibrated to suit the needs of the company’s user base, and an in-depth implementation process has provided Rexel UK with the precise set of business they require to streamline and enhance the way their company operates internally.
 
Sarah Dullea, Internal Communications Manager for Rexel UK Limited, said "We have been extremely pleased with Orchidnet, and with the support we have received from Orchid Software employees who have been so quick to respond to every issue that we've thrown their way."
 
A recent staged rollout process has been a great success, with a go live date scheduled in the next couple of months to allow for further development; Orchid Software look forward to working with Rexel UK to ensure its success. You can visit the Rexel UK website by clicking here.
 
About Rexel UK:
Rexel within the UK is the number one business-to-business distributor of electrical installation supplies trading as  Newey & Eyre, Denmans, Parker Merchanting, Senate and WF Electrical. We focus on the industrial MRO (Maintenance Repair and Operations), safety and electrical markets. In each of these markets, Rexel satisfies customers' demand for improved productivity through innovative services, products and partnering.
 
About Orchid Software:
Orchid Software is a world leader in software development for intranet/extranets using the acclaimed Orchidnet platform. Formed in 1994, with head offices in Gateshead, Great Britain, the company provides consulting services, application integration, training and support to some of the world's most successful companies.
 
About Orchidnet:
Orchidnet is a powerful, easy-to-use intranet/extranet solution designed for the effective distribution of information across an organisation. It consists of a suite of applications that enable employees, partners, and customers to capture, shape and share knowledge using nothing more than a Web browser. Over 150,000 people use Orchidnet every day, including some of the world's most successful organisations.