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Sheridan’s do not have special individual product packaging or labelling
requirements beyond what is required by law. The company does insist on
the use of sturdy outer cases and the use of dividers for all glass products
supplied.

Terms of a purchasing agreement are agreed by the Financial Controller and
the order is placed by the Purchasing Administrator. Orders are placed via
phone and email. Delivery slots are agreed with individual producers.

The company does not have a formal back hauling operation, but
occasionally small amounts may be collected from small producers.
There is no charge for this.

Geographical spread

Sheridan’s has one depot at Pottlereagh, Kells, Co. Meath (at the end of the
M3), from where a distribution service to the island of Ireland is provided.

A next day delivery service is provided to the Dublin region and all other
areas are serviced at least once per week.

The company exports to the UK, the Netherlands, Scandinavia and Italy.

Fleet size
The fleet consists of four, four-tonne chilled vans.

Marketing support and services provided

There is an annual product catalogue to which updates are added during
the course of the year. There is no charge to producers for inclusion in this
catalogue.
Customers are advised by email and phone of the arrival of a new product
and printed information is circulated to all customers. New product
samples are provided to customers and promoted via special offers in
conjunction with the supplier. Sheridan’s also supports in-store customer
tastings in conjunction with suppliers.

Orders are gathered via telesales. Producers are encouraged to introduce
their products to the customer base and complete sales information is
available.

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