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Building on the success of previous tours across Europe, the LEDVANCE truck has been back on the road visiting Rexel branches across the country displaying its extensive range of LED Lamps and Luminaires to customers. The popular orange truck toured across six locations during April and May, visiting Rexel branches …
Read More »HOTBIN Composter at RHS Chatsworth Flower Show
Awarded as RHS Chelsea Flower Show Product of the Year 2019 the Mini HOTBIN Composter is suited for small urban gardens. Hot off the back of the RHS Chelsea Flower show, the award winning HOTBIN Mini Composter will be exhibited alongside the new HOTBIN Mk.2 model. The new HOTBIN Mini …
Read More »New role boosts customer support for W. Howard Group
W.Howard Group has announced the appointment of Adrian McLean in the newly created role of Estimating & Costings Manager. McLean has more than 30 years’ experience in the timber trade, starting in the industry as a trainee before taking on roles including Assistant Sales Manager, Assistant Branch Manager and Sales Representative. …
Read More »Schiedel launches Video and Competition make Outdoor Heating simple
As the temperatures rise, many of us head outdoors to enjoy a BBQ followed by a fire to keep warm as the evening cools. Why not combine the two with Schiedel’s Isokern Garden Fireplace, an attractive centrepiece to any garden including a real hearth and chimney, with optional barbecue and …
Read More »Three new Board Members for National Buying Group
National Buying Group (NBG), the UK’s premier buying group for independent merchants, has announced three members to its board following April’s executive board elections. The three new board members are Keith Olver, a first-timer on the board, Glynis Catterson, who has been re-elected and Jim Parlato, who will be replacing …
Read More »cmostores.com join the BMF
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has welcomed their latest Distributor member – cmostores.com, who are passionate about the convenience of online retail with traditional customer service, product knowledge and advice. cmostores.com stock a range of 70,000 products under one roof, aiming to provide customers with industry-leading product choice, service and …
Read More »ISO-CHEMIE in Industry Leading Partnership Launch
Foam sealant tape company ISO-CHEMIE has linked-up with other industry leaders in a new partnership that will provide a package of benefits for the fenestration sector. The initiative, launched at FIT Show 2019, sees the specialist in window and door-sealing solutions join with profile supplier Kommerling, glass processor St …
Read More »Environment Secretary visits Stirling manufacturer
Secretary of State for the Environment Food and Rural Affairs, the Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, met with one of the UK’s leading wood panel producers to hear about the challenges they’re facing sourcing their main raw material. Mr Gove was given a guided tour of Norbord’s operations in Cowie, …
Read More »A guide to choosing the most suitable CaberWood MDF
Norbord, the leading manufacturer in the UK of engineered wood based panels, has released a handy guide to help tradespeople, architects and specifiers know which product from its Medium Density Fibreboard portfolio, CaberWood MDF, is the most suitable for their project. The flowchart asks simple questions and the answers to …
Read More »Primaflow F&P rewards programme returns
The UK’s largest heating, plumbing and bathroom wholesaler Primaflow F&P has announced the return of its popular ‘Rewards’ initiative, with this year’s scheme offering customers a wider range of rewards, over an extended period of time. Until 30th September 2019, independent merchant and retailer customers will earn points …
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