A proactive team of pre-sales, sales and customer service representatives are on hand to recommend products and offer a bespoke service to its partners; many customers also trade online. The VIP website offers more than just ordering functionality, it allows customers to manage their account; use guided customer service and returns processes; conduct advanced searches; and use quick ordering tools.

Achievements

• 2014

  • VIP Group acquires Nottingham-based Ergo Computing UK Limited
  • VIP UK wins PCR ‘PC Gaming & Hardware Distributor of the Year’ award
  • VIP Group ranks 146 in The Sunday Times Grant Thornton Top Track 250 league table

• 2013

  • VIP UK wins ‘PCR Components Distributor of the Year’ award
  • VIP Group establishes Viridian Reverse Logistics in Miami, USA
  • VIP UK hosts Evolution 2 in Manchester

• 2012

  • VIP UK unveils 7200ft² mezzanine floor in Warrington warehouse
  • VIP UK wins ‘PCR Components Distributor of the Year’ award
  • VIP UK hosts its first trade exhibition – ‘Evolution’ in Manchester
  • VIP Group ranks 225 in The Sunday Times HSBC Top Track 250 league table
  • VIP UK implement back-ordering process
  • VIP UK and Realtime Distribution merge
  • New 40,000ft² warehouse facility opens at Warrington head office

• 2011

  • VIP UK wins ‘PCR Distributor of the Year’ award
  • VIP Group ranks 223 in The Sunday Times HSBC Top Track 250 league table
  • VIP Group acquires CMS Computers

• 2010

  • VIP UK celebrates 20 years of trading

• 2009

  • VIP wins PC Retail Award for Sales Team: Home for second year running
  • VIP appointed AMD Master Distributor

• 2008

  • VIP signs distribution deal with Silverstone
  • VIP wins PC Retail Award for Sales Team: Home
  • VIP ranked for third consecutive year in the 2008 The Sunday Times Top Track 250 league table at 232.

• 2007

  • VIP ranked for second consecutive year in The Sunday Times HSBC Top Track 250 league table at 149.

• 2006

  • VIP acquired Realtime Distibution, group turnover £200 million.
  • VIP appointed official partner of Acer notebooks.
  • VIP appointed sub distributor of Logitech.
  • VIP appointed distributor of Sapphire.
  • VIP rank 125 in The Sunday Times HSBC Top Track 250 league table.
  • VIP appointed official Microsoft OEM distributor.

• 2005

  • VIP launch new corporate identity and appointed distributor for Mustek and Octigen.
  • VIP launched new online shop and XML services.
  • VIP won Computer Trade Shopper Distributor of the Year 2005 and Customer Service Award 2005

• 2004

  • VIP awarded Computer Trade Shopper Distributor of the Year 2004.
  • VIP appointed distributor of Asus and Peak, group turnover £156 million.

• 2003

  • VIP awarded Computer Trade Shopper Distributor of the Year 2003 and Best Distributor Website 2003.
  • VIP opened offices in Spain and Taiwan and appointed AMD Associate Distributor.

• 2002

  • VIP relocated to 64,000 square foot distribution centre in Warrington, Cheshire.
  • Invested in Warehouse Management System
  • Group turnover £127 million.

• 2001

  • Awarded Best Broadline distributor by the PC Association.

• 2000

  • Increased warehouse capacity to 34,000 square foot.
  • Group turnover £120 million.

• 1999

  • Opened office in Benelux.
  • Launched VIP Online Shop for UK.
  • Achieved group turnover £95 million.

• 1997

  • Relocated to 28,000 square foot warehouse
  • Turnover £72 million.

• 1995

  • 100% year on year growth achieved.
  • Turnover £37 million.

• 1990

  • VIP Computers is established.
  • First year turnover £250,000.