MIDDLE EAST CRISIS ONLINE ORDERS CURRENT STATUS Please continue to place online Orders as most Current Orders are being satisfied. However we have now reached a position where we are now reviewing all online orders.. In a small number of cases, we may be unable to accept your Order in its current form. In these cases you will be contacted and offered one or more of the following: Alternative brand Longer lead time Lower quantity Alternative product Higher price Should you not wish to or be able to accept the different condition(s), then your order will be cancelled. All payments will be immediately refunded If payment was made by Debit/Credit Card then your payment will be unvalidated and hence payment will never leave your account in the first place. BUSINESS UPDATE 15/03/2026 Due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, significant disruptions have occurred across the petrochemical supply chain. Several products in our range are derived from petrochemicals and are therefore exposed to the same upstream pressures:
Several major upstream petrochemical producers have declared force majeure as a result of these developments. Compounding this, global oil prices (Brent and WTI) have risen by more than 50% since January 2026 and natural gas prices are increasing sharply across global markets. Together, these energy price increases are directly tightening the availability and costs of raw materials across multiple product categories. While we are working closely with our manufacturing partners to secure supply and maintain continuity as best we can, we want to be transparent that these conditions will affect pricing, availability and lead times in the coming weeks and months. We are monitoring the situation closely and will keep you updated as developments unfold. Please don't hesitate to contact us, if you have any questions or would like to discuss your specific requirements. Thank you for your understanding and continued partnership. |