25 years ago
Towler & Staines Ltd the Calor Gas Principal Dealer based in Keighley
purchased the Calor Gas Centre business in Leeds Road, Bradford. It is always
pleasant to celebrate an anniversary and interesting to see how things have
changed.
Back then the
business was almost totally dedicated to the sales of Calor Gas cylinders. The
only bottled gas appliances on offer were a small range of mobile heaters,
cookers, water boilers, blow torches and accessories. Much of the customer base
for gas comprised industrial enterprises many of which are no longer in
business today.
A “fast
forward” to 2015 shows a very different picture. Calor Gas cylinders are still
sold in large quantities to both domestic and commercial customers but other gases
have been added to the mix. Towler & Staines became agents for Air Products
industrial gases soon after the business was bought. Oxygen, Acetylene,
Nitrogen, and a range of shielding gases second to none are part of the range.
Nowadays most industrial gas cylinders are Integra with a regulator included on
the bottle.
Helium gas
from Air Products prompted the opening of a very popular Balloon Centre
offering celebration and party balloons of all kinds. The very latest designs in helium balloons
imported from the US are available, and helium and latex balloons in a wide
range of colours to set the scene for any occasion.
Drinks
dispense gases from Air Liquide for pubs, clubs and restaurants are a
significant part of the business.
However, the
most significant change is the enormous variety of Calor Gas powered appliances
on offer. Now there are many different kind of mobile heater on sale some with
living flame features (Provence and Manhattan). Also Patio Heaters are
extremely popular with models such as the Santorini and the Flame Tower of
particular interest. A huge variety of Calor Gas barbecues can be seen with
leading brands such as Weber, Broil King, Lifestyle, Beefeater, and the Cadac
and Beauclaire ranges are of special interest to the caravanner and to use on
the balcony or small patio.
A collection
of appliances and accessories have been added for the Caravanner, Motor
Caravanner and Camper. Even a range of Crusader outdoor folding chairs and
tables are on offer.
Towler &
Staines website has been very successful in recent years, supplying appliances
and accessories all over the country. If you visit you can view a video about
the company on the homepage.
Most of the
staff have made the 25 year journey with Towler & Staines and have acquired
an in depth knowledge of LPG (Liquified Petroleum Gas). They are all friendly,
helpful and dedicated to giving an unrivalled service.
Recently we
have added the facility for you to order your gas cylinders on line or pay over
the phone using a debit or credit card.
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