We abide by our purpose and values.
Purpose
Connecting essential suppliers with their customers.
Why we exist
All three current Group businesses operate, and have core competencies, in specialist distribution markets. As such, our reason to exist as a Group is to add value to supply chains by applying our expertise in connecting suppliers and their customers who otherwise would struggle to connect or would connect in a sub-optimal manner.
Our values
Collaboration
- Working together as one NWF team
- Being inclusive and supportive
- Aligning behind one vision for the future of the Group and its businesses
- Recognising and sharing best practice across the Group
Courage
- Curious and inquisitive with a thirst for learning that can be applied to the business
- Constantly growing our understanding of our customers and markets
- Determination to be the best at what we do
Care
- Acting with integrity
- Safety first every time all the time
- Being open, honest and respectful with all our stakeholders
Challenge
- Ambitious for continuous improvement
- Innovative and imaginative
Vision
What we want to achieve: Experts in specialist distribution, delivering value sustainably.
What this will mean in practice
Experts
Doing it better, easier and faster than the competition; solving customers’ problems; modernising traditional markets; developing new approaches and doing things differently.
Value
Generating returns for our shareholders and other stakeholders; delivering a high level of service to customers; and improving, enhancing and optimising supply chains for our customers.
Specialist distribution
Delivering skill and expertise; operating in critical supply chains for customers; performing in complex and regulated markets and adding value above and beyond price competition.
Sustainability
Long-term partner for stakeholders; reliable, responsible and accountable; and aware of our environment and our communities.
