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Baxi has announced the return of its highly popular Vaults promotion, running through the manufacturer’s online loyalty scheme Baxi Works for the third year in a row. Installers who register their eligible boilers – including the Platinum, EcoBlue Advance Combi, System, Heat, Advance Heat and all models from the 200, …
Read More »Sirius Approved Members Meeting at Whirlpool HQ, Peterborough
Major buying group in the electrical appliance and kitchen retail industry, Sirius Buying Group, held another successful members meeting, hosted by long-standing Approved Supplier Hotpoint, at Whirlpool UK Appliances headquarters, Peterborough in July 2018. The purpose of this all day event was to provide an in-depth review of the …
Read More »Halogen Bulbs banned from 1st September
From 1st September 2018 the ban on importing or producing halogen light bulbs comes into effect as a final phase of the EU Energy regulations 2018 bans them from sale. But according to a news report from Which a recent consumer survey has reported that 64% of UK consumers are …
Read More »tesa® and Brewers celebrating a decade of decorating successes
Brewers decorator centres began distributing tesa® tapes in 2008, and both companies have seen significant growth over the last 10 years. tesa®, recognised for the quality and extensive range of tesa® Professional masking tapes, has over 100 years of experience and has become one of the leading global names in …
Read More »Young bricklayer works on own home at Wigston housing development
A talented young bricklayer has recently celebrated moving into a house that he helped to build at a popular housing development in Wigston. Luke Martin (23) completed his bricklaying apprenticeship with Westleigh Homes in 2015 and has moved into his magnificent Mayne at Thornhill Fields, the leading housebuilder’s collection of …
Read More »Velux offers more rewards to customers this Autumn
VELUX® is offering customers across the UK and Ireland more rewards this autumn. The promotion will reward installers, builders and homeowners who choose VELUX white-painted roof windows during September and October. VELUX white-painted roof windows are the right choice for both lofts and extensions – perfect for modern interiors, creating …
Read More »Building the Dream Home with Black Millwork
Black Millwork has supplied a range of its products, as well as Andersen windows and doors to an ambitious new self-build project in Suffolk. The impressive detached home was in development for two years. The project has been in the works for many years and after an eight-month planning phase, …
Read More »White knight roofer races to the rescue of pensioner
Josh Morrison, of JR Roofing in Blackpool Lancashire, has done his bit to uphold the reputation of roofers, despite the best efforts of cowboys and conmen. Morrison stepped in when he heard of a pensioner who had been fleeced and then intimidated by cowboys who had stripped her roof and …
Read More »Selco Backs UK Blockbuster ‘King Of Thieves’
Leading builders merchant Selco Builders Warehouse has been announced as an official partner of one of the biggest movies of 2018. Selco is one of a small number of businesses to be partnered with the soon-to-be-released blockbuster, King of Thieves, which will be in cinemas September 14. The film, which …
Read More »Merchant lays foundations for bright future
A Stevenage builder’s merchant is celebrating its first year anniversary after a turn around in fortunes that saw the business rescued from the threat of closure. Just over a year ago Knebworth based Chas Lowe & Sons – a long established local business – and its staff were facing an …
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