BSS Industrial has awarded George Fischer its Supplier of the Year award for 2016.

Coventry-based George Fischer is a supplier of plastic piping systems and metal fittings. The division focuses on system solutions and high-quality components for the safe transport of water, gas and chemicals in industry, utility and building services sectors. Its product range includes pipes, fittings, valves, sensors and automation, as well as jointing technologies and covers all water cycle applications.

In making this award, BSS recognises the contribution that George Fischer has made to its own success in a far-reaching partnership of shared goals and ambitions over the last year. George Fisher supports BSS not only in winning contracts but also through sharing project information and making joint calls to customers that emphasise the close relationship it has with BSS, its branches and its account managers.

Working in conjunction with BSS, George Fischer has been proactive throughout the UK region, raising awareness of the solutions it can offer through BSS.

Richard Trevaskis, sales managing director at George Fischer, said: “We are very pleased and greatly honoured to receive this award as it shows that we’re appreciated by everyone at BSS. The team at George Fischer have worked very hard to form a meaningful long-term relationship with a UK market leader and it’s great to see this approach being recognised.”

Sue Greatorex, BSS Industrial commercial director added: “We value George Fischer very highly and we’re delighted to acknowledge this by awarding it Supplier of the Year. The company sets a great example by showing the added value a supplier can bring to the customer proposition BSS offer to the market.