At the Timber Trades Benevolent Society’s Annual General Meeting, held on Thursday 11^th May 2017 at the Royal Air Force Club, Piccadilly, Ivan Savage, the Society’s General Manager since 2011, was also appointed as the National President for 2017 and 2018. 

The last ever Potterton boiler to come off the production line in parent company Baxi’s factory in Warwick has been put into retirement, 17 years after first being installed in the cellar of a Scotland home.

JELD-WEN, the UK’s leading manufacturer of timber windows, doors, and stairs, has sponsored and presented the Jewson Best Young Tradesperson of the Year 2017 competition, 18–24 category, which was awarded to winner Jack Allen, a 22-year-old carpenter from Glasgow.

Wholesaler and trade supplier, Stax Trade Centres, has added two new members to its purchasing team, further strengthening the department.

Mike Pollard from ForgeFix has successfully completed the 2017 Virgin Money London Marathon for charity.

John Nicholls Building and Plumbing Merchants have been awarded the Established Business Award at the Cherwell Business Awards.

CEMEX UK has announced that it has “robust contingency plans” in place to manage any industrial action by members of the Unite union.

Sadolin Non Drip Woodstain is now available in a 750ml pack to tackle smaller jobs, as well as the original 2.5 litre size.

Bushboard’s new Options, premium laminate worksurface range features 25 exclusive new designs, some classic market favourites, four texture innovations of Quarry, Glaze, Vintage and Fusion, all with Bushboard’s 22mm slimline thickness.

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Technically designed with a moisture management system, the Pro Active Zip Polo from Scruffs is built to keep tradesmen cool and fresh throughout the day.