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Condensate Pro opens new factory

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Condensate Pro, the product designed to save time, cost and callbacks by protecting condensate pipes freezing in low temperatures, has announced it has opened a new manufacturing facility. The factory, located in Hathersage, Derbyshire has been fully kitted out to meet the orders now coming in for the Condensate Pro …

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AG celebrates 60 years of business

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Staff at AG (formerly Acheson + Glover) have gathered at each of the company’s locations to celebrate 60 years in business. The first of a series of celebratory events were held in Fivemiletown – where three generations of the Acheson family joined the staff to mark the firm’s historic milestone. …

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Simon Acres makes charity donation following KBB

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Simon Acres Group donated £5,000 to three designated charities, following its successful first year at KBB Birmingham 2020. The company committed to not use any plastic for marketing merchandise for the duration of KBB, donating the money they would have spent, estimated to be £5,000, to wellness charities. Visitors to …

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James Burrell reveal another strong year

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Leading independent builders merchant James Burrell have today posted another strong set of results for the year to October 2019. In the face of unusually wet autumn, Brexit uncertainty and political malaise in late 2019 which caused the industry to flatline, James Burrell produced a top-line sales growth of 12.5% …

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New sustainability head for Knauf

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Knauf UK is pleased to announce the appointment of Karla Malkinson as head of Sustainability UK and Ireland in a move which strengthens the organisation’s commitment to sustainable business. With a career background in construction and building products, the market in which Knauf operates is familiar territory and Karla brings …

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James Burrell reveal another strong year

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Leading independent builders merchant James Burrell have today posted another strong set of results for the year to October 2019. In the face of unusually wet autumn, Brexit uncertainty and political malaise in late 2019 which caused the industry to flatline, James Burrell produced a top-line sales growth of 12.5% …

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New store now open in Lincoln for Kent Blaxill

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The doors are now open at Kent Blaxill’s new decorating supplies store in the city of Lincoln in March 2020.  Commercial Director James Park said, “We looked for a suitable site for some time so it’s great to see our 3,000 sq ft location at Bishops Trade Park now open.’ …

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PJH Group to partner with major appliance brands

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PJH Group, one of the UK’s largest kitchen appliance distributors, is pleased to announce that with immediate effect, it is partnering major appliance brands, Hotpoint, Whirlpool and Indesit in new distribution agreements to supply over 700 products, collectively form the three household names. Already renowned for its strong appliance brand …

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iF Design Award for Hultafors Tools

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Added to the Red Dot Design Award for Workwear, the Hultafors Group has just won the iF Design Award for the Hultafors Snap-Off Knife (SRP18A) and the HDM Dry Marker. With over 7200 entries from 56 countries, competition was intense. After much deliberation, the 78-member jury – made up of …

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Aggregate Industries supports International Women’s Day

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As a business committed to helping create an environment which drives greater diversity and inclusion, Aggregate Industries recently held a series of ‘Women in Construction Micro-Learning Sessions’ on personal brand development to mark International Women’s Day 2020. Aggregate Industries marked the day by joining forces with personal brand expert and …

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