Leading timber window and door specialist, Dale Joinery is celebrating after moving into not one but two new homes as part of its continued expansion. In addition to relocating to extensive new head offices at Shrivenham Hundred Business Park near Swindon, which has seen it more than triple its office …
Read More »Plumbworld Completes MBO From Grafton Group Plc
Online Home Retail Limited, an online bathroom products retailer based in Evesham, Worcs, has just completed a successful MBO. A team led by an original founder of the business, James Hickman, bought back the company from Grafton Group plc, a listed builders’ merchant. Online Home Retail Limited, trading as www.plumbworld.co.uk …
Read More »Torwood Scouts thanks Norbord for new flooring
A group of Falkirk Scouts has thanked Norbord‘s team at the Cowie plant for helping youngsters take to the floor for even more community activities. The 2nd Torwood Scout Group, based at the hall near Glenbervie golf course near Stirling, called upon Norbord to help with a flooring issue. The …
Read More »Counter-terrorism chief to speak at BMF Conference
Richard Walton, a former Commander at New Scotland Yard who led London’s Counter Terrorism Command both during the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the London Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012 is to speak at the BMF All-Industry Conference in Dubrovnik in June. Walton, who spent the majority of his thirty-year …
Read More »CEMEX uses 100% renewable electricity in 2019
The start of the new year sees CEMEX, leading building materials supplier, working in partnership with energy, services and regeneration group ENGIE, using 100% renewable electricity to all supplied sites. ENGIE has been providing electricity to over 150 CEMEX UK sites for over 10 years, also supplying gas to 33 …
Read More »Toughbuilt and Toolbank Exclusive Distribution Partnership
As of 1st January 2019, Toolbank have announced that they have been appointed as the exclusive distributor for ToughBuilt products in the UK and Ireland. They are said to be very proud to have this range on-board to complement their portfolio, and offer customers a great range of Saw Horses …
Read More »Covers to continue sponsorship of Alresford Rugby Club
Covers Timber and Builders Merchant has agreed to continue its sponsorship of Alresford Rugby Club during 2018/2019. The company, which is based on Prospect Road in Alresford, will support the Club’s operations with the Covers logo displayed throughout the Club’s grounds and clubhouse, and on their website. Mark Manley, Fixtures …
Read More »2nd Horsham Scout Group latest D.W. Nye campaign winners
D.W. Nye’s Proud to be Local campaign was set up to support worthy causes, charities and groups in the local area. The builders’ merchant has already donated £1500 to three other community groups this year. 2nd Horsham Scout Group, which will be presented with £500, joined 4TheYouth, Holbrook Animal Rescue and …
Read More »British Steel manufacturer celebrates centenary
2019 will be a justified year of celebration for the team at Pland Stainless as they mark 100 years in British manufacturing. Established in 1919 on the same site, based on the Lower Wortley Ring Road in Leeds, the company has some exciting plans to reveal during the year that …
Read More »Covers Chichester donates wheelbarrows to animal charity
Covers Timber & Builders Merchants has donated four wheelbarrows to the Cat & Rabbit Rescue Centre in Siddlesham. The company, which is based on Quarry Lane, delivered the much needed items to the charity, which will use the wheelbarrows to distribute and carry supplies to the animals at the centre. …
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