Arthur Hough and Sons Ltd

AT A GLANCE…

• Introduced by Chamber of Commerce

• Huge Savings on gas and electric contracts

• Organised plan to achieve Net Zero

• Added value with additional services

Introduction and Background

In 2015, we were introduced to Arthur Hough and Sons Ltd by Wolverhampton Chamber of Commerce.

Based in Wolverhampton, they are a well-established manufacturing company using over 100,000 kWh of electricity and an equivalent amount of gas.

Despite working with multiple brokers over the years, the company’s Managing Director felt that none of these brokers had genuinely taken the time to understand the unique needs of the business or take a hands-on approach to solving their energy challenges.

This disconnect led to frustrations around inefficiencies in their energy contracts and lack of proactive management.

Challenges

As the company’s energy contracts approached renewal, the MD wanted to take a fresh approach—both to streamline their energy portfolio and to identify areas where energy consumption could be reduced.

The client had two clear goals:

1) Partner with a proactive broker who could not only manage their energy contracts but also offer tailored strategies to optimise their energy usage.

2) To save time and focus on their own core business operations.

Solution and Implementation

After understanding their needs, we agreed on transparent commissions for their energy contracts and negotiated better terms with suppliers.

We also carried out a full site survey identifying areas where efficiency could be improved. Based on our findings, we implemented several energy-saving solutions, including voltage optimisation and other renewable initiatives like Solar. This led to significantly improved operational efficiency, and lowered costs across their operations.

Conclusion

Since 2015, we’ve not only saved Arthur Hough and Sons Ltd thousands of pounds, but more importantly, we’ve built a strong long-lasting relationship founded on trust and transparency. We’ve also expanded our services to include water and mobile phone contracts - further easing the burden on the company and creating an integrated approach to their utility management. Additionally, we’ve played a key role in supporting their commitment to achieving Net Zero goals.

For businesses in similar situations, partnering with a trusted broker who is focused on proactive account management and tailored strategies can make a significant difference. Our advice: Always opt for transparent, fees and challenge your broker to deliver actionable strategies that will not only save you money but, more importantly, time - allowing you to focus on growing your own business.