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The Timber Trade Federation is advising all timber users and buyers to strengthen their purchasing strategies in dialogue with their suppliers, as a lack of stock on the ground and tight supply conditions are set to continue well into 2021. The very challenging situation for the timber supply chain in …
Read More »Home improvements boosting construction work, says FMB
Repair and maintenance work is supporting recovery in the construction sector, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to today’s Office of National Statistics (ONS) figures. Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said: “The recovery in the construction sector is far from secured, as shown by today’s …
Read More »Roman announce opening of London A&D Showroom
The UK and Europe’s leading shower designer and manufacturer, Roman, are delighted to announce the opening of their London A&D Showroom as part of the Sanipex Gallery – Kings Road, Chelsea. Located in the heart of the Chelsea design quarter, Roman’s base in one of London’s key design hubs has …
Read More »GROHE celebrates a trio of international sustainability successes
As part of its global initiative, GROHE is driving sustainability based on the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. The German Sustainability Awards 2021 honours GROHE’s commitment to resource efficiency within the value chain and the sustainability impact of GROHE Blue. GROHE emphasises that sustainability must be understood as a continuous, …
Read More »Buildbase and Reconomy partner up to help the homeless this Christmas
Buildbase and Reconomy, the UK’s leading provider of outsourced resource management and recycling services, have worked together to support homeless charities this Christmas by donating over 90,000 vending machine drinks. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic safe working restrictions, vending machines have not been operational in Buildbase branches and they had …
Read More »Viessmann welcomes 6th Carbon Budget but more focus on gas heating efficiency
Statement from Viessmann in response to the Climate Change Committee’s 6th Carbon Budget, announced December 9th 2020, from Darren McMahon, Viessmann marketing director. We commend the ambition to reduce emissions in buildings to zero by 2050 in line with net-zero legislation. The CCC report rightly notes that emissions reductions from …
Read More »TTF warns of tight supply conditions
Timber buyers need to strengthen their purchasing strategies and talk to their suppliers, as a matter of urgency, says the Timber Trade Federation. The advice is in response to a lack of stock on the ground and tight supply conditions that are set to continue well into 2021. The TTF …
Read More »ERA’s parent company to pay back UK furlough money
Tyman plc, the parent company of ERA, Zoo, Schlegel-Giesse and Access360, intends to pay back the £2.3m it received in 2020 under the UK Government’s Job Retention Scheme. The payment will be made in full before year end. Darren Waters, Divisional CEO for Tyman UK and Ireland, says: “During the second …
Read More »Kerridge CS introduces innovative app to enhance stock picking efficiency and accuracy
Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) is extending its K8 business management software offering with the launch of ePick, a mobile application that ensures the accurate and efficient picking of stock in the branch. By automating the picking process, the app gives users the necessary tools for users to deliver the right …
Read More »WCoBM offers funding support to BMF courses
Livery Company The Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants, has confirmed bursaries for three courses available via the Builders Merchants Federation. The courses are Essential Sales Management, Diploma in Merchant Management and Foundation Degree in Merchant Management. Each bursary is worth up to £2,000 per person, and will cover a third …
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