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Tamworth-based trade association, DHF (Door & Hardware Federation), has called on the industry to ‘do better’ with regards to training and compliance, following the tragic death of a six-year-old boy who was crushed to death by an automated gate. The horrific incident took place in an underground carpark on Leylands …
Read More »Selco gains help of Cricket Team to raise £15k
Selco Builders Warehouse has continued its eye-catching fundraising efforts for Macmillan Cancer Support – with the aid of one of the country’s leading cricket teams. Selco Builders Warehouse, lead sponsors for the Birmingham Bears team in the Vitality Blast and partners of Warwickshire Country Cricket Club, staged its annual charity …
Read More »Covers donates materials to Men’s Shed
A Bognor Regis community group has received a donation of materials from Covers Timber & Builders Merchants. The Men’s Sheds Association, which supports Bognor Regis Men’s Shed at Durban Road, is a community initiative run by volunteers. It aims to reduce isolation and loneliness among men and women by …
Read More »Teka launch UK-Dedicated Website
Teka, exclusive to distributor PJH, and designer and manufacturer of kitchen appliances, sinks and taps has launched a new UK-dedicated ‘lifestyle-look’ website: www.teka.com/en-gb The new website has been developed in partnership with PJH, in response to growing UK consumer awareness of the Teka brand and increasing sales of its products …
Read More »EazyStock joins the BMF
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) have welcomed their newest service member – EazyStock. EazyStock offers market-leading inventory optimisation software. As a powerful ERP plug-in, it helps businesses take control of their inventory, lower operating costs and automate purchasing. Peter Drakeley, Head of Customer Success at EazyStock says, “It’s critical for …
Read More »BMI helps shield school children from sea storms
Students at George Hastwell School, an academy in Barrow-in-Furness for children with severe or profound learning difficulties, are now sheltered by a robust roof that is built to a specification from BMI UK & Ireland – the largest manufacturer and distributor of flat and pitched roofing and waterproofing solutions in …
Read More »Travis Perkins pushes up half-year profits and sales
The sell-off of the Travis Perkins Plumbing and Heating division is likely to happen this year, and the Wickes DIY chain will spin-off to operate as a stand-alone business, the builders merchant group confirmed today (July 31). Travis Perkins plc made the announcements as part of its interim results presentation, …
Read More »Unknown substance found at Parkers after break-in
Burglars spread an unknown substance after a break-in at Parker Building Supplies in Uckfield on Monday night (July 29). Police said the burglary happened at about 1.30am and a number of insulation panels worth around £6,000 to £8,000 were stolen. Having fled the scene, the suspects covered the area with …
Read More »Bushboard Supports Job-seeking Veterans
Worktop and bathroom panel manufacturer Bushboard has recruited ex-military personnel for several key roles within the company. “We used an agency that specialises in ex-military job seekers,” said Lindy Tegg, HR manager. “We find that ex forces people are committed, hardworking, self-motivated and happy to take a high level of …
Read More »Mid-Sussex Timber celebrates its 90th anniversary
Sussex independent timber merchant Mid-Sussex Timber has celebrated its 90th year in business. Set up in 1929, MST has been supplying directly imported timber to the building trade & retail markets and is now one of the largest stockists in Sussex. From a first branch in East Grinstead, the business …
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