5 Benefits of Smarter Product Sourcing for Trade Merchants

Partnering with Okarno gives you access to a wide range of products from local suppliers and Saint-Gobain brands through our parent company. Featuring trusted names such as Gyproc, Dalapro, Thistle, Blue Hawk and Weber, your branch can meet customer demand quickly and confidently. This breadth of choice helps you maintain a competitive edge and ensures customers find exactly what they need, when they need it.

We understand that every branch has different requirements, which is why we offer three delivery models:

• Single pallets for bulk orders of one product.
• Mixed pallet loads for a tailored selection from our range.
• Small parcels for fast-turnaround orders.

This flexibility allows you to manage stock efficiently without overcommitting, while keeping your shelves ready for customer demand. Selected products only. Terms and conditions apply.

Sustainability is a key consideration for many merchants and customers. At Okarno, we are committed to reducing environmental impact across our operations. Initiatives include introducing alternative fuels such as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) into parts of our distribution fleet, investing in a biomass heating system at our Nottingham headquarters, and creating a 3.2-acre biodiversity area on-site. These steps reflect our ongoing efforts to make meaningful improvements in sustainability.

We’re reshaping how tradespeople approach new builds, refurbishments, and repairs by providing products that make tasks easier, support faster project completion, and reduce waste, ultimately helping our trade customers grow branch sales. A prime example is Dalapro Roll Nova, a ready-mixed, roller-applied wall covering designed for consistent application and smooth results.

Dalapro Roll Nova is popular for its user-friendly process. Its smooth, creamy consistency ensures even distribution using a standard nine-inch roller, delivering a uniform finish. The distinctive grey colour makes coverage easier to see, helping customers achieve better results with less effort.

Application is simple: roll it directly onto the wall, smooth with a skimming blade, allow it to dry, then lightly sand. Customers can repeat the process if needed or proceed straight to painting or wallpapering.

Each resealable 12-litre tub covers approximately 12 m² at 1mm thickness. The resealable container helps preserve unused product for future jobs, reducing waste from mixing errors or excess preparation. 

Dalapro Roll Nova combines efficiency, convenience, and quality, giving your customers the tools they need to work smarter and complete projects with confidence.

We introduced Gyproc Express to meet the needs of trade customers who needed a quick way to top up stock. This 48–72-hour parcel delivery service provides fast and easy access to selected products from our range, without waiting for a full pallet order.

Whether you’re responding to high customer demand or need a reliable way to stay stocked between larger deliveries, Gyproc Express is a smart and stress-free solution. You can order up to 200 kg at a time, making it ideal for regular top-ups and helping you stay responsive without overcommitting to stock.

From one-off quick restocks to maintaining a steady supply, Gyproc Express is designed to meet your branch's needs. It gives trade customers speedy access to selected products, including the market-leading Gyproc EasiFill range in both powder and ready-mixed formats. Selected products only. Terms and conditions apply.

With a wide range of trade and DIY construction products and flexible delivery services to suit your needs, Okarno is your trusted partner for smarter sourcing.

Contact our team today to learn about becoming an Okarno trade customer.