Flints and Steeldeck Rentals partnership expands to

Flint Hire and Supply, affectionately known as Flints in the industry, is a leading supplier of specialty materials and hardware to the theater, broadcast and events industries. Flints are delighted to announce the next phase of their partnership with Steeldeck Rentals, opening a new store at the Steeldeck Rentals Manchester warehouse.

‘Flints Local’ – A new micro-trading desk has opened at Steeldeck Rentals’ Manchester warehouse, further enhancing convenience for its growing customer base. While not as extensive as Flint’s full catalog, the Manchester outpost stocks everyday essentials that are often hard to find elsewhere.

The expansion follows the positive response to the launch of Flints’ click and collect service in Steeldeck Rentals’ London offices in June 2024. Designed to meet demand, the service demonstrates how a collaborative approach can provide greater convenience to customers in the events and entertainment industry.

This new chapter in the partnership between Flints and Steeldeck Rentals promises to set new standards in operational efficiency and customer service, delivering greater convenience and sustainable practices across the events and entertainment sectors.

Bringing more convenience to Manchester

The new Flints store at Steeldeck Rentals’ Manchester warehouse will offer northern customers the opportunity to purchase directly from the trusted materials and hardware that have become synonymous with the Flints brand. This initiative provides valuable local resources so theater and event professionals have ready access to necessary supplies.

Manchester services

As the Manchester store complements London’s click and collect service, Flints now offers:

• Go into the store: Check available stock via the Flints website or call Steeldeck on 0161 505 0891, visit a store and purchase using credit or debit card.
• Convenient ordering: If the store does not have the required stock, customers can place an order via the Flints website (www.flints.co.uk) or by calling 0207 703 9786.
• Use your kit to collect: Use a Steeldeck device to collect your Flints order or we can deliver it for you (additional charges will apply).
• Sustainable development concept: By operating from Steeldeck Rentals’ established warehouses in London and Manchester, the partnership minimizes the customer’s carbon footprint and costs.

Vision for future cooperation

The opening of the Manchester store marks another milestone in the growing partnership between Flints and Steeldeck Rentals, combining expertise in materials, hardware and staging to better meet the needs of the events industry. This expansion ensures industry professionals across the UK have the resources they need.