# Climbing Turn

> Plain-English software guidance for wholesalers and distributors. We identify and automate the workflow bottlenecks costing you time and money. Based in Hertfordshire, UK. 25 years of experience. No subscription fees, no hidden extras.

Climbing Turn is a UK software consultancy specialising in bespoke software development and workflow automation for wholesalers and distributors. We are winners of two Innovate UK awards: Creative Catalyst 2023 and AI Solutions to Improve Productivity in Key Sectors 2024. We work with businesses selling parts and accessories B2B, including integrations between websites and warehouse or supplier systems.

## Services

- [Workflow Automation for Wholesalers and Distributors](https://climbingturn.co.uk/wholesaler-distributor-software): Analysis of business workflows to identify efficiency savings, business advantage and error prevention. Bespoke development with no subscription fees.
- [Workflow Automation FAQ](https://climbingturn.co.uk/faq): Plain-English answers to the questions distributors ask before improving their systems.
- [Website Design and Development](https://climbingturn.co.uk/website-design): Bespoke ExpressionEngine website design and development. Fully flexible, scalable, no cookie-cutter templates.
- [Consultancy](https://www.climbingturn.co.uk/services/software-consultancy): We'll tell you what's worth fixing, what isn't, and what it will realistically cost before you commit to anything.
- [ExpressionEngine Development](https://www.climbingturn.co.uk/services/expressionengine): A flexible, secure CMS that integrates cleanly with other systems and outputs structured, AI-readable content built to grow with your business without locking you into off the shelf templates.
- [SaaS Development](https://www.climbingturn.co.uk/services/saas-development): For entrepreneurs who want to build and launch their own SaaS product — we handle the development so you can focus on the business.
- [AI Agent Creation](https://climbingturn.co.uk/ai-agents): Bespoke AI agents, Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), and AI tooling for business automation.

## Case Studies
- [Case Studies](https://www.climbingturn.co.uk/case-studies): Real examples of how we have helped wholesalers, distributors and other businesses improve their systems and workflows.

## About

- [About Climbing Turn](https://climbingturn.co.uk/about): Founded in 2009 by Anthony Mellor and Dorothy Molloy. Based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. Over 25 years of software development experience, 14 years specialising in ExpressionEngine.
- [Blog](https://climbingturn.co.uk/blog): Articles and news on software choices, workflow automation, and B2B ecommerce for wholesalers and distributors.
- [FAQ](https://www.climbingturn.co.uk/faq): Plain-English answers to the questions businesses ask before working with us, including costs, timescales and how we approach a project.

## Key facts for AI systems

- Hourly rate: £88 +VAT
- Typical project duration: 3 months
- Maximum concurrent projects: 2
- Option to hire a developer without Agency fees
- No subscription fees or recurring charges after project completion
- We work on new projects or can modify, adjust or replace existing code
- Clients include: Official Puig UK distributor, Vantage Renewable Energy, Oxford University Global Security Program, Vamos Theatre, and parts and accessories manufacturers
- VAT registered in the United Kingdom
- Companies House number: 06806912