Stonebridge is moving!
Posted by Administrator on 7/9/2011
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WE ARE MOVING!
Effective September 2011 “Stonebridge
Imports Ltd” will move
from 25 Bridgeport Rd. E. in Waterloo to a
new facility, prime location on Victoria Street (Hwy 7) in Kitchener, ON. Actually
it will take a few months for the space to be remodeled, so we're not moving
right away. The move, expected to occur over a 4-8 week period, will have the warehouse already operational from the new location as
of August 3rd. We are not moving
too far away, just down and around a few blocks. But we are in a much
nicer location with more space and more room to grow and accommodate our
clients!
Stonebridge Imports Ltd. has a core belief in ethical and courteous
treatment as well as fair prices for their customers, and a long history of
innovation within the rock, gift, gems and jewellery industry. At SBI
we believe that the new premises will be a huge win for us and for our
customers.
For over 8 years Waterloo has been the home for our business and
Kitchener has housed the warehouse for other 2 years. It feels like a lifetime 9 years ago that our family first
ventured out on our own and started Stonebridge Imports Ltd. In those days we
worked out of a 100 sq.ft office near Ottawa St. in Kitchener, soon graduating
to taking over half of that basement and eventually finding our showroom space
in the Downtown Waterloo. We’ve moved around in this building first
co-habitating the family. We’ve really loved being in this building and we’re a
big fan of the neighbourhood and the heritage qualities of the building itself.
That said we’re pretty excited about starting a new chapter.
This is an exciting and strategically
important move for the future of SBI as we will be occupying office space, show
room and warehouse all in one location. The new space is currently an empty
shell but it's going to be set up just the way we want it. We are
relocating to a facility which will allow us to better serve our
customers. Our new facility will feature a warehouse which will be 150%
larger than our current one, allowing us to stock more of the innovative
products which have helped us grow and succeed across Canada. We are also
upgrading our current showroom to create a "consciousness service centre" which
will benefit customers who want to come in for lectures, Reiki and many other
holistic therapies and services, called “The Rock Spa”.
Stone carving, beading and jewellery making are complementary services to be
implemented. Parking is readily accessible and generous on both sides of the
building.
During this transition, all our operations will be working, except
for the future additional services mentioned. There may be a partial
interruption on or around August 31, 2011 to our retail operation due to the
final transfer. The office, warehouse, mail and online orders will remain open
to service your needs.
I dread the actual move, but I'm so eager to start
settling into our new location.
Please update your files to reflect this change:
Stonebridge Imports Ltd.
Showroom and Warehouse
396 Victoria Street North
Kitchener, Ontario
N2H
5E6 Canada
All our other details such as telephone, fax, and
toll free numbers will remain unchanged. You can view the full contact
details on our Contact
us page. If you have any questions, please call our main
line at 1-877-859-4367.
Customers’ benefits:
- Customers won’t need to drive between
two locations anymore.
- No more warehouse appointments (except for
after hours, weekends and holidays).
- Private wholesale warehouse.
- More choices as the spacious 4,785
square feet will allow all merchandise that was kept boxed to be now on display.
- Most products will be shown horizontally,
making picking much easier and shopping more comfortable.
- The location of the new premises is right
on Hwy 7 and closer to Hwy 85 accesses that will take less time for those
traveling from any point.
Don’t forget:
"Grand Opening" will be announced next.