Davroc has announced a new strategic partnership for nationwide distribution of the full Carron Bathrooms range.

The two family-run companies have been in negotiations for the last six months to ensure a smooth launch and transition process. The partnership follows the recent announcement of Carron Bathroom’s split with Eastbrook, its distributor of 20 years.

Davroc has been in the bathroom distribution and manufacturing industry since 1980, celebrating their 40th anniversary in 2020. The company prides itself on only partnering with brands that are the best in their category, while being aligned with their company values, and currently distribute a number of well-known and trusted brands including Laufen, Bette, Roca, Aqualisa, Grohe, VitrA, and more recently Alca and Drench.

Davroc has also recently launched the Coalbrook brand, a range of design-led bathroom brassware products showcased in a new experience-led showroom in Clerkenwell, The Market Building.

Carron, a manufacturer of acrylic baths, is based in Falkirk, Scotland, with a heritage dating back over 260 years. All baths are designed, manufactured and quality-assured exclusively in the Carron factory in Falkirk. The product portfolio includes a range of rectangular and freestanding baths and whirlpools, as well as a range of shower screens, panels and accessories.

Distribution by Davroc is due to commence from early December, with fast moving product lines already in stock across their three warehouse and distribution centres in the UK. Davroc’s fleet of 36 vans and drivers mean they are able to offer next day delivery service to the majority of the UK without the use of couriers or agencies.

In order to fully support the additional brand to their portfolio and to ensure customer service levels are maintained, Davroc has recruited an additional 17 team members within its office and distribution functions and is in the process of adding six more External Sales Managers to bring external representation to 18 people, nationwide.

Chris Dodds, Managing Director at Davroc, said: “As a business, our partners are very important to us both in terms of their product, culture and most importantly their values.

“We have been in discussions with Carron for six months and we believe we have found a long-term partner who shares our goals of product quality and service. We are delighted to add Carron to our portfolio and look forward to working with James and the Carron team.”

James McMorrine, Managing Director at Carron Bathrooms Ltd, added: “From our initial conversations with Davroc, it became apparent that our values were completely aligned in terms of product, innovation and service. 

“With a commitment to offering the optimum customer experience in the professional bathroom sector, Davroc undoubtedly share the same goals as Carron. We are excited to be involved with such a respected partner and look forward to working with Chris and the team at Davroc”