Unscrupulous thieves have stolen around 5 miles of cable to the industrial estate in which our Leeds site is based in the early hours of Friday morning. Despite this, our team has rallied, diverted the phone line to Hull and have travelled to the Hull site to answer phones and handle customer enquiries from there for the day. We apologise if some calls weren’t answered early Friday morning, but it’s now “business as usual” in terms of taking calls and processing orders. We have been advised that the replacement cables will be in place sometime Monday, but will retain an enlarged team in Hull until the problem has been resolved.

Following our successful Megatrends event at Hull Truck Theatre on Wed 8th June, the two “supplier passport” champage winners are;

Richard Brough OBE of  Jenkins Port Services

Lee Dolman of Bibby Consultancy & Support

Thank you to everyone else who attended a great event.

After roping in some of his colleagues to carry out the Jane Tomlinson 10k run, they got their own back by arranging to have Martin Shaw dunked at the HOTA off shore training centre (A D3 customer) near D3’s Hull office. Commenting on the dunking Martin said “I’ve just found out who my friends are, gurgle gurgle”

Jane Tomlinson Hull 10k Race – 15th May 2011

We’ve completed the race and achieved our target of £1,000 for Real Aid. Well done to our team for taking part and a huge thankyou to everyone that sponsored us. There’s talk of entering the Leeds race next year, but a few days to let legs recover is probably called for first!

List of runners
Kevin Head
Emma Limbert
Martin Shaw
Richard Denley
Janet Fitzgerald
Joan Carver
Amy Lomax
Lee Cawood
Phil Bean

D3 is delighted to have signed up Phil Jones to present his excellent talk about Business Megatrends. The event will take place as part of Hull’s Business Week on Wednesday 8th June starting at 8.30am at Hull Truck Theatre.

“Phil Jones, Sales & Marketing Director of Brother UK and North West IOD Director of the year, will present his ideas around the latest  social “Megatrends” and – more importantly  – how they will impact the way we go to market and win new business.”

The world has speeded up. Societal change, technology and globalisation are just some of the factors contributing to this new business warp speed.  But how should businesses adjust their activities to tap into these social changes?  What are the trends that can be spotted in order that you can adjust your business model before it’s too late? In an interesting and engaging keynote, Phil will explore some of his findings and how he’s used them to increase Brother’s market position.

Either side of Phil’s talk there will be a mini office supplies exhibition, showcasing the latest in office design and technology. 

 To book a free place please email megatrends@d3office.co.uk

To find out more about other events during Business Week, please visit the official website www.bizweek.biz

D3 has just taken delivery of the world’s best selling chair – the Herman Miller Aeron. It’s available to be tried and tested at your premises or at our Hull showroom. We’d also be pleased to tell you more over the phone.

Herman Miller Aeron Chair
The Aeron chair didn’t end up in the Museum of Modern Art’s permanent collection just because it looks cool. Although it does. Its looks are only the beginning. Aeron accommodates both the sitter and the environment. It adapts naturally to virtually every body, and it’s 94% recyclable. Even if it’s black, it’s green.

After market testing our blog site over the last few months we’ve decided to make it our main website. News and offers will be highlighted much more quickly, as well as enabling customer feedback about our activities. If you’re new to the site we’d love to hear your opinion, please leave a post and we’ll be in touch.

If you’d like to visit our online ordering or furniture sites please follow the links below

D3Online

D3 Interiors

D3 is delighted to form a partnership with Gresham Office Furniture supplying to the NHS and Colleges across the North of England. Speaking about the partnership, D3’s Joint MD Martin Shaw says “After the collapse into administration of Eurotek, one our key furniture suppliers, Gresham have stepped in quickly to fill the gap. Their range is very comprehensive and more than matches Eurotek’s desk colours, shapes and sizes. We look forward to forming a strong bond with Gresham and offering their products to our growing customer base.”

As recognisition for its sales growth in HP Toners and ink, D3 has been rewarded with “Preferred partner” status. Speaking about the accolade, Martin Shaw D3’s Joint MD, said “I’m delighted by this recognition which will bring greater rewards to our customers through promotion and pricing support as well as extra product training for our team. “

Following a corporate day held by East Yorkshire charity Real Aid, D3 has decided to make them their nominated charity for the remainder of 2010 and all of 2011. To start the ball rolling the company has donated around 20 office chairs, but is looking at many other ways of helping them generate further funds.