Catrin Jones

Assistant Editor

New roofing solution with Ariel’s Corotherm Clickfit

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Robust, versatile and lightweight, Corotherm Clickfit from Ariel Plastics is a fast, easy-to-fit polycarbonate roofing panel system that simply clicks together for an instant roof. Manufactured from weather and impact resistant polycarbonate and requiring no glazing bars, the Corotherm Clickfit panels simply click and fit together and can be used …

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£7,500 raised at Russell Roof Tiles charity quiz

The winning team Three Weegies and a Monkey Hanger. L to R. Gordon McKinnon Alan Young Scott Summers and Mick Robinson

Russell Roof Tiles’ annual Big Quiz returned to Burton recently, raising an impressive £7,500 for local charities and community causes. 40 teams of four, which included customers, friends, family, staff and suppliers from across the UK, joined the leading roof tile manufacturer for an evening of competitive quizzing, a nail-biting …

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Lipscombe joins Stelrad business development team

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Brian Lipscombe has joined the Stelrad Business Development team with responsibility for much of the south-east of the UK. He joins the company after sixteen years with Honeywell as Specification Manager for Water Controls. He joins Stelrad with vast experience in the valve and pipeline industry, both in specification and …

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Net zero: Shadow Chancellor pledge to build the retrofitting supply chain

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“Retrofitting millions of homes is all part of Labour’s Green Industrial Revolution to move to a net-zero carbon economy,” John McDonnell told the Builders Merchants’ Federation today. “And we want to build up the supply chain throughout the country to do that”. The Shadow Chancellor was answering a question from …

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BMI UK and Ireland release Active Roof Systems

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BMI UK & Ireland has enhanced its portfolio of market-leading pitched and flat roofing technology solutions with new Green and Blue ‘Active Roof Systems’. Active Roof Systems is how BMI UK & Ireland describes roof coverings that perform a greater function beyond shelter and protection. While weather-tightness is the primary …

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Norbord expands team with new national sales manager

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Dan Clarke has joined the team at Norbord in the role of national sales manager. Previously national sales manager for Kronospan, with 24 years’ experience in the panel manufacturing and timber distribution industry Dan’s skills will be put to good use in his new role at Norbord. Dan will be …

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Reisser relic rewarded

Kevin Sharkey and Robert Mathews

Reisser was delighted to present a loyal customer with brand new equipment on Monday, following a recent picture posted on Instagram which caught the brand’s attention.  The image, depicting an extremely worn out and battered-looking Reisser Steel screw Case, was captioned by its owner Kevin Sharkey as having been on …

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Bosch Professional expand 18V System tools

The benefits of cordless freedom are maximised by compact, lightweight and ergonomic design.  They not only boost work efficiency, day after day but save in the longer term through their high durability. They can be combined with the latest ProCORE18V batteries – at 4, 8 and 12Ah capacities – for …

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TIMco new abrasives range

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TIMco has expanded its selection of abrasive products to now include a wide variety of abrasive rolls, sheets, pads, discs and belts. The comprehensive TIMco ADDAX abrasives range meets the high demands of the modern woodworking, decorating and metalworking industries using tear and crack resistant backing paper, heat resistant resin …

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Ideal Standard appoint new sales director

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Following a strong period of growth, Ideal Standard Group, the leading provider of innovative commercial, residential and healthcare bathroom solutions, has appointed Andy Dennis as its new sales director in the UK. Andy will be central in coordinating sales activity for the organisation’s flagship brands, Ideal Standard, Armitage Shanks, and …

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