{"id":1,"date":"2015-07-09T10:45:26","date_gmt":"2015-07-09T10:45:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1"},"modified":"2025-08-18T12:49:51","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T11:49:51","slug":"welcome-to-the-direct2u-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/welcome-to-the-direct2u-blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Welcome to the Direct2U Network Blog!<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Here&#8217;s a little bit of info about our company and what we do.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/\">Direct2U<\/a> is a network of specialist websites. Each website\u00a0specialises in industrial products such as\u00a0lockers, workbenches, office furniture, cycle shelters, wheelie bins and much more.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42\" title=\"Direct2U Logo\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Direct2U_Network_Logo_Dark_Writing.png\" alt=\"Direct2U Logo\" width=\"342\" height=\"144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Direct2U_Network_Logo_Dark_Writing.png 653w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Direct2U_Network_Logo_Dark_Writing-300x126.png 300w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Direct2U_Network_Logo_Dark_Writing-240x101.png 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 342px) 100vw, 342px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We have 11 specialist\u00a0websites in\u00a0\u00a0total which include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lockers Direct2U<\/li>\n<li>Workbenches Direct2U<\/li>\n<li>Cycle Shelters Direct2U<\/li>\n<li>Safety Direct2U<\/li>\n<li>Wheelie Bins Direct2U<\/li>\n<li>Office Furniture Direct2U<\/li>\n<li>Access Equipment Direct2U<\/li>\n<li>Trucks and Trolleys Direct2U<\/li>\n<li>Rubbermaid Direct2U<\/li>\n<li>Bott Direct2U<\/li>\n<li>Security Seals Direct2U<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Every websites has a specific product offering. We decided to split our core product ranges into separate websites so that when you browse, you can find exactly what you want and quickly.<\/p>\n<p>Although we are one network we still offer\u00a0dedicated sales and customer services teams who you\u00a0can go to for help and advice. The Direct2U network has been created to help you find the best product for your needs, whilst\u00a0saving you time and money.<\/p>\n<p><strong>So, why should you follow our blog?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re interested in any of our core products ranges then follow our blog for all our\u00a0latest news and updates.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll be sharing our current offers, sales and discounts,\u00a0as well as publishing in depth product reviews. We&#8217;ll also keep you up to date with our latest projects and the services that we offer, such as free\u00a0site surveys and installation.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll also get to see the first sneak peaks of our product videos and\u00a0photography. As well as being the first to know about the\u00a0most current features of our websites.<\/p>\n<p>Our blog will provide you with all the information you need to know about our industry and our products. We&#8217;ll be sharing the latest industry news and keep you up to date with what&#8217;s going on. And\u00a0we&#8217;ll also break down some of our industry jargon, which we hope will make your buying experience as stress free as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, we&#8217;ll be sharing news about our chosen charity <a href=\"https:\/\/www.promisedreams.co.uk\/\">Promise Dreams<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/promise-dreams-LD.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44\" title=\"Promise Dreams Logo\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/promise-dreams-LD.png\" alt=\"Promise Dreams Logo\" width=\"315\" height=\"210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/promise-dreams-LD.png 400w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/promise-dreams-LD-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/promise-dreams-LD-240x160.png 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 315px) 100vw, 315px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Promise Dreams is a wish granting charity. For the last 4 years they have been making the dreams of seriously ill and terminally ill children come true. They are a local charity based in Wolverhampton in the West Midlands, but help children across the UK.\u00a0We&#8217;ll be keeping you up to date the their latest news and events, and sharing how we&#8217;ve been helping support\u00a0the charity.<\/p>\n<h2>At Direct2U we love to hear from our customers<\/h2>\n<p>Whether its feedback on our products and services, your experience with shopping with us, or whether you think we&#8217;re missing\u00a0something from one of our ranges we love to hear from you!<\/p>\n<p><strong>There are so many ways you can get in touch&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You can post your comments here on our blog<\/li>\n<li>Tweet us\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/\">@Direct_2U<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Find us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Direct2U.co.uk\">Facebook<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Email us at: sales@direct2u.co.uk<\/li>\n<li>Live Chat with us on our websites<\/li>\n<li>Call us on 01922 743 833<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul id=\"carousel\" class=\"elastislide-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/wheelie-bins\/wheeled-bins\/2-wheeled-wheelie-bins\/50-litre-universal-bin-1.html\"><br \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/wheelie-bins\/wheeled-bins\/2-wheeled-wheelie-bins\/50-litre-universal-bin-1.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/restimpo-main\/images\/product_images\/50-cat.jpg\" alt=\"image01\" width=\"207\" height=\"207\" \/><\/a>\n<p class=\"product-name\">Wheelie Bins<\/p>\n<p class=\"view-range\">View Range<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/restimpo-main\/images\/product_images\/universal-roll-forward.jpg\" alt=\"image01\" width=\"207\" height=\"207\" \/><br \/><\/a>\n<p class=\"product-name\">Universal Roll Forward Tipping Skips<\/p>\n<p class=\"view-range\">View Range<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/wheelie-bins\/commercial-bins\/tipping-skips\/front-emptying-skip-12-10.html\"><br \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/wheelie-bins\/commercial-bins\/tipping-skips\/front-emptying-skip-12-10.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/restimpo-main\/images\/product_images\/front-emptying-1.jpg\" alt=\"image01\" width=\"207\" height=\"207\" \/><\/a>\n<p class=\"product-name\">Front Emptying Skip<\/p>\n<p class=\"view-range\">View Range<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/wheelie-bins\/indoor-bins\/pedal-bins.html\"><br \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/wheelie-bins\/indoor-bins\/pedal-bins\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/restimpo-main\/images\/product_images\/50_litre_bin_54043780_1.jpg\" alt=\"image01\" width=\"207\" height=\"207\" \/><\/a>\n<p class=\"product-name\">50 Litre Bins<\/p>\n<p class=\"view-range\">View Range<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/wheelie-bins\/litter-bins\/metal-outdoor-bins\"><br \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/wheelie-bins\/litter-bins\/post-wall-mounted-bins\/ashton-wall-mounted-plastic-litter-bins-40-litre-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/restimpo-main\/images\/product_images\/d_0002_080915_knight_dome_top_bin_iles.jpg\" alt=\"image01\" width=\"207\" height=\"207\" \/><\/a>\n<p class=\"product-name\">Victoria Dome Top Litter Bin<\/p>\n<p class=\"view-range\">View Range<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the Direct2U Network Blog! 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