Jayson Richards from City Plumbing Supplies and Jade Terry of Naylor Industries walked away with the top prizes at the BMF’s prestigious Young Achiever of the Year Awards last week. Richards was named as Young Merchant Achiever 2019 and Terry as Young Supplier Achiever 2019. Fergus Bell of Bradfords Building …
Read More »CCF remembers for Hadrian’s Wall Walk
On 31st August, CCF employees donned their walking boots ready for a trek along the Hadrian’s Wall, in aid of Alzheimer’s Society. A total of 54 colleagues from CCF came together to begin their long journey in Chollerford, Northumberland. Stretching from east coast to west coast Britain, Hadrian’s Wall took …
Read More »Cromar wins H&B Supplier award
Independent builders merchant buying group H&B has named Cromar Building Products as its 2019 Supplier of the Year. The award, presented at the group’s Annual Members Event at the Belfry, commended Cromar for its excellent service levels but for what it termed the independent, agile and innovative culture of the …
Read More »MP Moran heads to Cambridge
London-based builders merchant MP Moran took to the road last week, entering a team in the London to Cambridge Charity Cycle in aid of the Gaucher’s Association. Gaucher disease is an autosomal recessive disease that is caused by a deficiency of a specific enzyme in the body. MP Moran aim …
Read More »‘Team Selco’ put in mighty effort for Macmillan
A team of 30 Selco Builders Warehouse staff members completed a marathon walking challenge to raise almost £20,000 for charity. Staff from 10 different Selco branches joined forces to complete the Macmillan Cancer Support Wye Valley Mighty Hike. The 26.2 mile journey saw the walkers travel through the Wye Valley …
Read More »Norbord apprentices celebrate qualifications
Two apprentices who have completed Norbord’s four-year apprenticeship programme at its Cowie plant have completed the SEMTA Modern Apprentice framework for Engineering and achieved the Engineering Maintenance Vocational Qualification at SCQF level 6, including a Higher National Certificate (HNC) qualification. The leading Stirlingshire employer’s long-established programme sees apprentices complete a …
Read More »RGB exceeds Chiefs’ fundraising target
As a member of the Exeter Chiefs Foundation XV programme, RGB Building Supplies had pledged to raise £1,500 in a year and is delighted to announce it’s exceeded that target. Thanks to customer donations from a company-wide breakfast morning, an auction for Exeter Chiefs match tickets and two members of …
Read More »10 Time Which? Best Boiler Brand
Worcester Bosch has announced it has become the first boiler brand to have been awarded the Which? Best Buy endorsement ten times since 2009, enhancing its reputation for reliability and satisfaction following exceptional feedback from both homeowners and engineers once again. Scores based on engineer recommendation, ease of servicing, fixing …
Read More »Vaillant cautiously welcomes decarbonisation investment
Responding to the Government’s recent spending round announcement, Vaillant has cautiously welcomed plans to funnel £30m into infrastructure decarbonisation schemes over the next 12 months. Mark Wilkins, Vaillant Group’s head of training and external affairs, comments: “We welcome the Government’s recognition for investment in infrastructure to support decarbonisation. More funding …
Read More »Vaillant switches on the TV campaign
Boiler maker Vaillant has launched its latest homeowner-targeted TV advert, designed to increase awareness of the brand and, therefore, sales for its merchant and installer customers. Featuring a luxurious comforting bathroom scene, the new advert hones in on the fact that homeowners can save 30% on their energy bills with …
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