JET PRESS is a leading supplier of specialist industrial fasteners and other components to variety of markets including automotive, domestic appliance, furniture, and general industrial. Over 25% of sales are outside the UK. The service demands of smaller orders are satisfied by our Components Direct division who offer JET PRESS parts and a wider variety of tools and workshop products. (See www.jetpress.com and www.comdir.co.uk). JET PRESS was founded in the UK in 1985, has grown to £7m p.a. revenue and employs 60 people at its purpose-built premises near Junction 28 of the M1. (ISO9000:2000, ISO140001, and Investor in People accredited). Since the company was formed, high investments have been made in support of the belief that Information Technology is crucial in efficiently delivering the high levels of service that are the corner-stone of its business. This has been a key factor in making the company so successful. A great deal of practical computer systems knowledge has been accumulated in the business driven by real commercial needs and wants.

After undertaking research with Nottingham Business School into the state of computer systems and services in small to medium sized businesses in the East Midlands, it has been decided to make its expertise available to other local companies.

Our key advantage is the fact that our consultants work in a real medium-sized business everyday and understand the overriding importance of delivering business benefit rather than overblown systems based on the latest leading-edge computers and software. Our philosophy is to first listen to the client and really understand their business needs before supplying advice and solutions. We believe that this approach along with the practical appreciation of real commercial pressures makes our service unique for local small and medium-sized businesses.

" The real satisfaction for our customers and our consultants is gained from applying technology in business to gain real improvements in service and efficiency. There are many businesses where computers and systems are not delivering the benefits they should be. Smaller businesses struggle to justify the costs of significant in-house expertise and very often will be presented with sales people from computer services companies who speak a different language. Companies want to be able to turn to people who will listen and understand their needs and offer cost-effective business solutions - that’s where JP Computer Services excels. " Ian Barnes Managing Director, JP Computer Services