Grant UK has appointed two Area Sales Managers, Jim Moody and Terry Townend, the former for central and southern Scotland and the latter for the Midlands. Moody has a background in plumbing and in 2017 he stepped away from the tools after two decades to join a heating manufacturer as …

Haldane Group has announced it has taken its charity fundraising efforts to new heights, with 15 members of its staff completing the National 3 Peaks Challenge in aid of Campaign Against Living Miserably. This major fundraising challenge saw participants take on the three highest peaks across England, Scotland, and Wales …

Whitesales has announced the launch of its em.glaze Economy – an entry level, thermally broken flat glass rooflight, designed to open up new sales opportunities for merchants and stockists. em.glaze Economy gives customers access to its service offering and guaranteed product quality but at a lower price point than the …

Carl Kammerling International has announced the return of its Magnetic promotion, with discounts of up to 70% sure to “attract” savvy electrical and industrial trade customers. Magnetic 23 launches on September 1 and will offer savings on product lines from brands including C.K Tools, C.K Magma, C.K Classic, avit and …

Wiseman has launched its EVERAD Rapid Inhibitor Test Strip which helps heating engineers check the level of EVERAD Corrosion inhibitor in the system and they can cross reference with the supplied scientific colour map, to ensure it is at the correct level to provide system protection. Its EVERAD Rapid Inhibitor …

The Encon Group has announced it has invested in the mental wellbeing of its staff by doubling its team of qualified Mental Health First Aiders from 10 to 21. The training course was hosted at The Encon Academy in Chorley and delivered by Stress Matters. The session, accredited by MHFA …

Kerry Wilson, learning and development manager at the Builders Merchants Federation, will take part in an important panel discussion at the RCI Show discussing how we close the skills gap and recruit new blood into the industry – the show takes place on October 19 at the MK Stadium in …

Toolstation has joined forces with its sister company, Travis Perkins, to support social enterprise Volunteer It Yourself  to help transform Centrepoint in Cricklewood, North London – Centrepoint is a renowned charitable organisation dedicated to providing homeless young people with essential services. The project includes the repair of existing kitchen units, …

E.Tupling has announced it has appointed Charles Pearce as its new strategic finance director, this is a newly created role within the company. Pearce previously worked at Polypipe Building products in their commercial department and was responsible for managing the merchant division of their sales channel, he has also led …

Jewson has held its second dragon boat race tournament, and has raised vital funds for its two official charity partners, Band of Builders and Whiteleys Retreat. A total of 220 people – made up of Jewson colleagues and team members from 25 of its suppliers – were split across 15 …