Avoid the Summer Supply Squeeze – Stock Check now!

With the summer season fast approaching, the risk of low stock and delivery delays increases as factories slow down and supply chains stretch. Now is the ideal time to assess your inventory and ensure you’re stocked for the weeks ahead.

Avoid the Summer Supply Squeeze

As temperatures rise, so do the risks of production delays caused by extended UV lamp lead times and distribution warehouse closures. Across the industry, it’s not uncommon to see suppliers quoting 8-12 weeks for delivery. Far too long if a lamp fails without warning.

That’s why we encourage our customers to review stock levels now and avoid last-minute scrambles that can bring production to a standstill.

What Happens If You’re Not Stocked?

If you’re caught without a replacement lamp on hand:

• Downtime is inevitable, and with tight production schedules, even a few days can hurt.

• You may face costly emergency shipping or rush fees, if you can find the lamp at all.

• Customer commitments may be affected, risking contract penalties or lost business.

At Alpha-Cure, we manufacture and dispatch non-stock lamps in as little as 30 days. But we recognise that even that kind of lead time can be too long if you’re under pressure. So holding good levels of stock is vital.

Many Warehouses Close. Ours Doesn’t

Another risk factor? Distribution shutdowns.

Some suppliers close their distribution warehouses for the summer holidays, causing delays in dispatch, communication and service. But Alpha-Cure’s

UK warehouse and customer support teams stay open throughout the summer. That means:

• Orders keep moving

• Advice and support are always available

• There’s no “out of office” when you need us most

Stay Ahead with Alpha-Cure

Whether you’re managing a printing press, coating line or adhesive system, planning ahead is critical. Our recommendation:

• Hold at least 2 months of UV lamp stock

• Review and order now, before peak holiday disruption

• Talk to our team if you’re unsure about quantities or replacement schedules

Alpha-Cure has over 30 years’ experience supporting engineers and operations teams with fast, dependable UV lamp supply. Let us help you build resilience into your summer plan.

Contact us today to get ahead of the holiday curve.