Elizabeth Jordan

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The first graduates of H&B’s Development Group

HB JTD Graduation Nov 18 2

JTD Building Supplies has become the first graduate from H&B’s innovative Development Group into the primary H&B Guying Group. A combination of turnover growth, gold standard levels of compliance, and real improvements in profitability thanks to unrivalled buying deals, have made Yorkshire-based JTD a worthy candidate for elevation to the …

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Hertfordshire-based Ebberns are celebrating 35 years

Tony Barber Ebberns

Hertfordshire-based Ebberns Ltd, a plumbing, heating and bathroom merchant and proud member of The IPG, is celebrating a strong 35 years in business. The company was first established as a plumbing and heating trade counter in 1983 by Chris Garroway and it was originally based in Ebberns Road. The trade …

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BWF Comment on the Autumn Budget

Helen Hewitt, CEO of the British Woodworking Federation, commented on the announcement of the autumn budget last week and what it could mean for the construction industry. “We were pleased to see some positive measures which will help smaller businesses offer apprenticeships. The £695m initiative to reduce the cost of apprenticeship training …

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Bristol Building Supplies joins PHG

PHG Buying Limited (PHG) is very pleased to announce Bristol Building Supplies Ltd (BBS) will be joining the membership from January 1st  2019. BBS is a long established business led by Managing Director Lee Hooper, who together with his senior team have ambitious plans to continue the recent expansion in sales …

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Charity receives £1,000 following Rudridge quiz night

Winning Team The Pretenders

Farnham-based groundwork and materials supplier Rudridge has raised £1,000 on behalf of the charity Macmillan Cancer Support, after another successful annual quiz night. Competitors came together at Silvermere Golf Club in Cobham, where the quiz teams – comprised of local businesses from all over the South East – vied for …

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Knauf Insulation completes £7m upgrade

Knauf Insulation Cwmbran aerial

  Knauf Insulation has completed a £7m upgrade of its manufacturing plant in Cwmbran, South Wales, which will increase its capacity by 6%. The improvements include a complete rebuild of the furnace at the heart of the plant. The work has been completed as part of a £200m investment programme …

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New Southerb Business Development Manager for Wirquin

Wirquin RichardWhittington

Richard Whittington has been appointed as the new Business Development Manager for Wirquin, supporting customers in the South West, Wales and West Midlands region. Whittington had previously worked for 13 years selling a technical pipework system into a variety of commercial industry sectors and this role included looking after a …

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Barlo Radiators Launches Augmented Reality App in Heating Industry First

Barlo Style Choice

Installers have been given a ground-breaking new way to specify designer radiators thanks to the launch of an industry-first augmented reality app by Barlo Radiators. Launched today, the Barlo Designer Radiator app, gives consumers the opportunity to virtually ‘try before they buy’ – using advanced augmented reality (AR) technology to help …

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Saniflo launches new website

Saniflo homepage NEW

Saniflo UK  has  launched a new website available at saniflo.co.uk, offering access to a a raft of information for homeowners wishing to find out more and upgrade their homes using a Saniflo product. Live from mid-October, the new website makes it easy for customers to search and find the products …

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Crown prepare for the National Painting and Decorating Show

National Painting and Decorating Show Crown Paints

There’s set to be plenty to see and do at this year’s National Painting and Decorating Show with Crown Paints showcasing a wide range of products and services from across its popular Crown Trade and Crown Decorating Centres brands. The stand will have two distinct areas for visitors to enjoy, …

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