Catrin Jones

Assistant Editor

Senco’s GT60i-NN Gas Nailer

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The GT60i-NN Cordless Positive Placement Gas Nailer from Senco, the leading experts in fastening technology, is the perfect tool for securing pre-drilled metal plates and strips, with the freedom of movement that being cordless brings. Ideal for a whole host of metal connecting applications such as fastening joist hangers, rafter …

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New Euramax hire to spearhead continuous improvement

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Tom Howard joins the company as the new continuous improvement and process engineering manager, and with extensive experience in the military equipment sector, he’s the perfect man for the job. He brings with him a wealth of expertise, having previously worked as a senior continuous improvement engineer at Naylor Industries, …

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SPÄRKA Add Salesperson to Team

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Jack Samples has joined the team as a sales development representative to promote the full range of SPÄRKA products and develop relationships with builders’ merchants and other customers. Previous to joining SPÄRKA, Samples has been working in retail as a duty manager since graduating from Sheffield Hallam University. He joins …

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Merchants are in Safe Hands with Resapol

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Resapol launched their rbs Hand Sanitiser last year to help in the fight against COVID-19. The unprecedented global COVID-19 pandemic has brought many challenges for the construction industry as the UK government ensured critical construction work across the country remained open throughout lockdowns. It has been more important than ever …

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The BMF’s MasterMerchant is Back

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The Builders Merchants Federation has confirmed that the 2021 BMF MasterMerchant competition will take place with the support of a new headline sponsor, Natural Cement. After a year off due to Covid-19, this year’s competition will be held in Ambleside in the Lake District from 9-11 July. Open to all …

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Selco helps Band of Builders support paralysed Dad

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The Solihull branch of builders merchant Selco Builders Warehouse has donated thousands of pounds worth of materials to help Rob Lamb, whose life was turned upside down when he suffered a severe spinal cord injury after fainting due to low blood pressure in October. The fall left the 58-year-old quantity …

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Bromborough Partners with Cairngorm Capital

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Bromborough Paint & Building Supplies Limited (Bromborough), the North West’s largest independent decorator merchant, is pleased to announce a partnership with Cairngorm Capital Partners LLP (Cairngorm Capital). Cairngorm Capital is a specialist private investment firm with expertise in the UK building products distribution, manufacturing, and services. Following Neville Wellings’, Bromborough’s …

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Strategic partnership to herald exciting new era for Euramax

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Euramax has entered a strategic partnership with Purplex, the leading full-service marketing agency in the fenestration and construction industries. The move follows hot on the heels of Euramax’s acquisition by Modular Group Investments and is the next step in an exciting new era for the Barnsley-based company. Purplex will assist …

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Södra Wood sales director named new WTTA chairperson

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Nigel Buckley-Ryan, Södra Wood Ltd sales director, has been named as Western Timber Trade Association’s (WTTA) new chairperson. The WTTA is a regional association of the Timber Trade Federation (TTF) with around 50 active members across Great Britain and Belgium, including Södra Wood. Its remit is to support its members …

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Band of Builders Team Up with DEWALT Tools to Support Tradespeople

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National construction charity Band of Builders has teamed up with professional tools brand DEWALT® in a partnership that will provide help and support to tradespeople impacted by illness, injury, or financial crisis across the UK. Band of Builders (BoB) is a registered charity that aids members of the construction industry …

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