Corrugated Box Ltd
AT A GLANCE ...
Savings of hundreds of thousands of pounds
Phased plan to achieve common end dates
Added value with Telecoms and Water bills
On going support to help CBS achieve its Net Zero targets
Introduction and Background
In 2017, we were referred to Corrugated Box Ltd, a leading bespoke packaging manufacturer with multiple sites across the UK.
Despite their scale and global presence, their energy portfolio was managed internally by the Finance Director, creating inefficiencies and leaving little time for oversight.
Challenges
Their energy contracts were fragmented across multiple suppliers with varying end dates and prices, making management a significant challenge. Additionally, certain sites experienced brownouts due to low voltage, disrupting operations and impacting deadlines.
The client had two clear goals:
1. Partner with an experienced broker to streamline and manage their portfolio.
2. Save time to focus on their own business operations.
Solution and Implementation
We introduced a transparent fee-based model, allowing the client to offset costs against company taxes and ensuring no hidden fees.
This enabled us to negotiate aggressively with suppliers, driving further savings.
Our first step was to align all contract end dates, enabling us to market the portfolio as a single basket, this enhanced their buying power and delivered an additional 3-5% discount on average.
To address the brownouts, we conducted site visits and implemented solutions, including voltage optimisation, and other renewable technologies. These have resulted in significantly improved operational efficiency.
Conclusion and Takeaways
The CBS FD shared, “Since 2017, CEB have saved us hundreds of thousands of pounds while building a trusted partnership.
Their support has now expanded to include water and mobile contracts, as well as helping us work toward our future Net Zero goals.”
At CEB, we believe that businesses in similar situations can achieve significant savings and sustainability milestones by partnering with a trusted broker.
Our advice? Always choose brokers who operate with transparent fees rather than commissions and challenge them to deliver tailored strategies that save you both time and money.