Kernock Park Plants has announced it is supporting its customers with a ‘No Price Increases’ promise despite the many challenges currently facing the industry.

Managing Director Bruce Harnett said: “As you will be well aware, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to have a significant impact on global fuel markets. This has driven substantial increases in fuel, transport and related operational costs. For UK plant suppliers, these pressures come at a critical point in the season and follow a series of well documented cost increases in recent years, including repeated rises in labour costs. The combined effect presents a significant challenge for our sector.

“After careful consideration, including the option of introducing delivery surcharges to offset part of the additional burden, we have chosen not to take that step at this time. Instead, we will do what we can to maintain stability by absorbing the current rise in transport and associated costs.

“If the current situation persists for an extended period, or if further unforeseen cost pressures arise, we might need to review this position. We recognise that our customers are also operating under difficult conditions and our intention is to protect them from further immediate cost pressure and to support the promise of a successful season ahead.

“In the meantime, we would be very grateful if customers would look favourably on requests by our Sales Team to add to their orders so that we may optimise our trolley-fill – even where orders meet the required quantities for delivery.”