Anjali Sooknanan

FlueSnug wins Product of the Year Award

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FlueSnug has won the Product of the Year Award 2022 for Safety, Energy Efficiency and Wellbeing at the ASCP Safety and Compliance Awards. The product caught the eye of the judges for its simple, cost-effective and energy-efficient sealing around all 100mm boiler flues. Approved by major boiler manufacturers, FlueSnug is …

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Russell Roof Tiles increases plastic manufacturing operation

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Russell Roof Tiles has invested £90,000 in an energy efficient, high performance Borche injection moulding machine to speed up its plastic manufacturing operation. Borche is one of the largest injection moulding machine manufacturers in the world. The new Borche BS series injection moulding machine has already proven to increase the …

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Freefoam is top pick for C & A Building Products

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Independent UK stockholder of plastic building products, C & A Building Products, has seen such an increase in sales of Freefoam that its range of products now accounts for a significant proportion of the company’s portfolio. C & A Building Products managing director, Chris Candlin, said: “When we switched over …

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GROHE continues journey to plastic-free packaging

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With a tenfold increase in plastic waste pollution in the oceans since 19801 and the annual flow of plastic into the ocean estimated to triple by 2040, immediate action is needed to tackle the plastic pollution crisis. While plastic-free solutions are increasingly demanded by consumers and regulators, options are still …

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Allur’s Point of Sale package

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A Point of Sale package is now available to support the launch of the new Allur composite decking brand.                 Available to merchants now at no cost, the floor-standing display stand measures 1700mm x 750mm x 300mm and provides a visual display for …

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Selco turns to electric

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Selco Builders Warehouse has accelerated its evolution towards a sustainable transport fleet by adding 12 electrically powered counterbalance forklift trucks. The builders merchant has also extended its use of alternative fuels by introducing the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) in its fleet. HVO is a cleaner alternative to diesel …

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Band of Builders confirms first project in Northern Ireland

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Band of Builders has answered the call to adapt the home of a former bricklayer, Kevin McGowan who has been bed-bound for a decade due to a rare neurological disorder. McGowan, a 65-year-old father of six from Toomebridge, County Antrim, was told his life expectancy could be as little as …

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Triton’s new DuElec electric shower and diverter kit

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The product allows the user to divert water between a fixed overhanging rainfall shower head. Available packaged with the Amore 9.5kw electric shower, the DuElec comes in matching black or chrome finishes. The kit is compatible with showers from the Triton electric range that are 9.5kW and over in power …

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Makita: The right router route to efficiency

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RP2303F ½” Plunge Router The RP2303F delivers a no-load speed of up to 22,000rpm. Designed as an upgrade to its predecessor model RP2301F, this machine features a linear ball bearing plunge system for smooth action. It has a deep plunge capacity of up to 70mm and an easy-to-read cutting depth …

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Bristan launches new bathroom taps

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The new Mila range of contemporary bathroom taps is available in both Chrome and Black finish options and incorporates an elongated angled sprout design with easy-to-use lever. The range features Bristan’s precision glide and secure fix components, and all come with Bristan’s 10-year guarantee and three years on finishes. Bristan’s …

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