Swindon stationery business Accord plans to double turnover to £10m within three years and create further jobs by diversifying into new areas such as recycling, print management and office interiors.
Last year turnover topped £5m but managers of the Bridgemead-based firm are confident of achieving £10m within three years through an increased focus on the regional small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) market.
The company, which employs 30 people and has a nationwide delivery service, has won new clients such as WPS, Glasses Direct and Marshalls, through increased marketing investment, online ordering and next day delivery.
Director Jason Thomas said: “Although we’re focused on the SME sector, we’re also picking up contracts with large blue-chip organisations seeking to streamline their office supplies ordering process.
“Our plans are ambitious but achievable. We’re optimistic about this year and next. We’ve got a strong order book and a steady pipeline of new business opportunities. We expect to create jobs in Swindon off the back of this growth. Trading conditions are still tough but we think we’re doing the right things to keep our clients happy.”
