Joe Hawnt

Most automotive paint suppliers are still taking orders the same way they did 10–15 years ago. Phone calls. WhatsApp messages. Emails. Orders written down, then re-entered into systems. It works — but it creates constant problems: • Time lost on admin every single day • Orders misheard, missed, or entered incorrectly • Staff tied up doing work that doesn’t grow the business • No real visibility of demand or ordering patterns I’ve spent years working in the automotive paint and refinishing industry, seeing these issues first-hand. That’s why I’m building Reflow. Reflow is an order automation platform designed specifically for automotive paint suppliers and motor factors. It removes manual ordering completely by allowing customers to order digitally, with orders flowing straight into the system and into the warehouse — no re-keying, no errors, no wasted time. The goal is simple: Eliminate phone orders. Reduce admin. Give suppliers a more efficient way to run their business. Currently working with a small number of suppliers to test and refine the platform in real-world environments. If you’re in the industry and dealing with these challenges, feel free to connect.