Dulux Trade has launched new-to-market formulations of its Dulux Trade Diamond Matt and Diamond Eggshell paints to help trade professionals achieve longer lasting, brilliant results. The new formulations give a smoother, more even finish that reduces the risk of flashing and picture framing. The two emulsions now feature anti-fade technology, …

Following hundreds of entries, a judging day where a panel of industry experts whittled down the entries, a peer-reviewed technical challenge and a huge public vote, the winner of the Heating Installer Awards 2019 has been decided. Tony Dumble of Unequaled Heating was announced as the national winner during a presentation at …

Following decontamination, most mould-afflicted properties will require some redecoration and Safeguard Europe – the UK’s leading specialist in damp-proofing and waterproofing technology – has now offers a choice of products in its Dryzone range to deliver a high-quality decorative finish to stained walls and other surfaces. The first is Dryzone …

Viessmann has been selected to provide environmentally-friendly heating solutions to The Belfry Hotel & Resort, the scene of more Ryder Cup golf tournaments than any other venue in the world. Two Viessmann Vitodens 200-W gas-condensing boilers were installed last month during renovation of a plant room that serves one of …

Joe Lyons, Director of LYONS NI Ltd,  a Northern Ireland-based kitchen component distributor, braved altitude and rigorous terrain when he climbed the world’s highest freestanding mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, in aid of the Irish Rugby Football Union Charitable Trust. BLANCO UK’s sponsorship of the trek helped raise funds to support seriously …

A Scott Parnell employee has raised more than £4,700 for the neonatal care charity, Bliss, after completing the London Marathon in memory of her daughter, who died at six weeks old.   Helen Oberholzer had waited years to be awarded with a place in one of the world’s best known …

James Burrell Builders Merchant welcomed the captain of Blyth Spartans A.F.C, Robbie Dale, and Vice-Chairman, Kevin Scott to officially open the companies renovated Blyth branch. The Independent Builders Merchant has completed a major £250k renovation of the branch, allowing the branch to provide a wider product range, stock specialist products, …

Oxford Planters, designers and makers of luxury outdoor planters and furniture, called upon the generosity of Teknos GBI, a leading supplier of waterborne paints and coatings, to provide them with the coating required to finish the beautiful outdoor kitchen. The kitchen was designed and made by Oxford Planters for Peter …

John Norton has joined leading heating controls manufacturer ESi as its new Head of Product Development and Design at ESi’s head office in Buckingham. John brings with him a wealth of experience in high performance and high reliability systems and he’s worked in a number of exciting environments including in …

The JCW Acoustic Supplies Roadshow is touring the UK in May, June and July, giving local trades a chance to access expert advice. JCW, the acoustic supplies specialists, are asked questions like this all the time by contractors who know building and construction inside out, but who may not have …