Having started
as a small farming business, Sam Vallance, his wife Jacqui,
daughter Judi and son Ryan have ensured the company has grown and
diversified into new ventures. The business, which was formed by
Sam's Grandfather and Father, currently provides agricultural,
plant, haulage and waste/recycling services and has recently become
a franchisee for Valtra tractors.
So successful has the firm become, it now employs nearly 30
members of staff including operators, drivers, office staff and
fitters who maintain the plant and equipment. Alongside its
existing base next to the A38, near Newton Abbot where it recently
launched a new parts store, T.Vallance is about to embark on
opening a brand new depot in Wellington, Somerset. This will mean
the company can grow the workforce even further with a new sales
representative and mechanic.
Sam says they are justifiably proud of their achievements and
expansion: "We've got a great team working with us; they work hard
and offer a service that is second to none. We supply reliable
tractors and machinery with an emphasis on value for money. It's
about trust and many of our customers have been with us for
years…in the same way we've been customers of Cornish Mutual for
decades."
Cornish Mutual provides all insurance products for T.Vallance from
farm, business, vehicle and livestock through to special
events cover. Around 45 fleet vehicles are insured along with
buildings including workshops, offices and the family home.
Judi explains: "Whilst our business is growing, as is Cornish
Mutual, they never lose their friendly service. Our Insurance
Inspector comes to visit us whenever we need him; he's always so
helpful and provides a solution for all our needs. I think Cornish
Mutual is a good family-facing company - there's the personal
one-to-one contact which is so important. John, our Insurance
Inspector, is a familiar face and because we're changing the
business, doing different things all the time, it's good to call
John and be able to ask him questions to make sure everything is
covered, whether the insurance needs changing or policies need
adding to."
T.Vallance has been insured with Cornish Mutual for over twenty
years and Inspector John Amery has been looking after the firm's
needs for just as long.
John adds: "They've been my customers from the outset and my Uncle
was looking after Sam's family previously, so not only do we have a
great working relationship and understanding of their needs, but
there's a personal relationship there too. We're helping with
advice and support around the new parts of the business, so it's
exciting times ahead for T.Vallance and Son."
Judi says: "We've never looked anywhere else - we're happy, peace
of mind is more important to us than saving a bit of money here or
there. I recently organised a charity ball and John even helped me
to get special events insurance for this…so I just know Cornish
Mutual provides all our needs."
To find out more about T.Vallance and Son, visit www.tvallance.co.uk or call 01626 821976 for
more information.
