Huws Gray recently held the fourth edition of their Landscaper of the Year award, which was generously sponsored by Pavestone and Globalstone; the event was a great success, with Huws Gray receiving an overwhelming response from landscapers across the country who submitted their projects in the hope of winning the …
Read More »Forterra celebrates double award
Forterra saw two of its employees received awards during an event hosted by the International Clay Technology Association (ICT/ICTa) Education and Training Trust which provides training for the clayware sector. The event, which was held at Forterra’s new Desford factory, saw production manager Ed Storer receive the Keith FR Morton …
Read More »Crown and Wickes launches charitable partnership to strengthen commitment to local communities
Crown Paints and Wickes launch a charitable partnership which will see Crown Paints’ products donated to local community groups and organisations across the country. The initiative sees Crown become the official paint partner for the Wickes Community Programme, which launched in 2022 to help local charities and community organisations transform …
Read More »BMF’s Winter Sales Forecast predicts gradual growth in 2024
The Builders Merchants Federation’s (BMF) Building Materials Forecast reports signs of hope for the building materials sector and forecasts improvements in late 2024. In the short-term, the BMF states that affairs could improve and there could be an annual growth of 0.4% for 2024 – increasing to 1% in 2025. …
Read More »Makita provides power anywhere with its BAC01 Power Converter
Makita has announced the launch of its new BAC01 36V Power Converter, which provides professionals with convenient and unrestricted access to power. the new solution converts power from Makita’s 36V battery packs to AC power for a wide range of applications – simply by connecting the PDC01 or PDC1200 battery …
Read More »Snickers launches “world’s first” trousers with built-in kneepads
Snickers has launched its certified capsulized kneepads which are integrated into a pair of Snickers Workwear’s premium stretch work trousers, which offers professionals comfort as well as practicality. They offer comfortable impact protection and they are an innovative combination of sportwear technology coupled with comfort, functionality and sustainable fabric design …
Read More »Makita provides the heat with new heated base layer
Makita has introduced two new heated base layers to its range of job site apparel, powered either with Makita’s 18V LXT battery or the 12Vmax CXT battery. With four dedicated heat zones, front waist, both forearms and back, for optimum heat distribution and three heat settings to adjust to changing …
Read More »C.K Tools tears up the market with new saw range
A new range of sawing products from C.K Tools is tearing up the market, with the brand’s trademark sharp design applied to four new saws. Hack Saws It also has a 55-degree mounting point for flush cuts, as well as ergonomically designed rubber grips on both front and rear handles …
Read More »Aqualisa provides sophistication with its Lumi+ electric showers
Bathroom specialist Aqualisa has announced Lumi+, its new series of premium electric showers that combine sophistication and performance. Available in three power options (8.5kW, 9.5kW or 10.5kW), the Lumi+ electric shower features a mirrored fascia that reflects light to enhance and brighten any bathroom environment, and two easy-turn brushed-chrome dials …
Read More »illbruck adds Splash of Colour with GS123 Manhatan Grey Anti-Mould Sealant
illbruck announced the launch of its GS123 Sanitary Silicone in a brand-new colour – Manhatan Grey, providing customers with one of their most popular colours in a high-quality finish. GS123 is a rapid curing, sanitary grade, acetoxy silicone sealant with excellent resistance to mould and mildew, particularly to areas with …
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