Covers will be continuing its sponsorship of Chichester Festival Theatre for a fifth consecutive year. As a Silver Principal Partner, the independent builders’ merchant, which has its headquarters on Quarry Lane, will appear in production programmes and brochures for shows being staged throughout the Theatre’s Festival 2018 and winter seasons. …
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Recent branch openings in Kilmarnock and Newton Abbott continue the on-going expansion of Graham Plumbers’ Merchant, which has seen investment in 34 new branches in the last three years. With a steadfast commitment to growth and estate improvement, the programme is part of the Graham customer promise that customers can …
Read More »2 in 3 of capital’s firms struggle to recruit and keep entry level staff The shortage of affordable homes to buy and rent in the capital is crippling firms’ ability to recruit and retain staff, according to the latest CBI/CBRE London Business Survey. Two thirds (66%) of the 176 respondents …
Read More »Selco Builders Warehouse has further strengthened its offering in and around London by opening its 63rd UK branch in St Albans. The new location enhances Selco’s presence in Hertfordshire, where it already operates nearby branches in Watford and Hemel Hempstead, and continues the rapid expansion programme the company is undertaking …
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A man who lost his father to cancer has raised an incredible £28,000 in his memory for The Prostate Cancer Research Centre, surpassing his target amount of £26,000, after successfully completing the Virgin London Marathon for a second consecutive year. Aaron McSkimming, from AD Bly Construction, completed the colossal course …
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Sajid Javid MP, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, has praised the builders merchants industry for attracting apprentices into the sector to help solve the housing crisis. Speaking at a parliamentary reception to mark the 110th anniversary of the Builders Merchants Federation, the Housing Secretary pointed to …
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Buckingham-shire based independent builders and plumbers merchant Grant & Stone has opened three branches in the last five months. The new Reading plumbers merchant and bathroom showroom opened in December on the Stadium Trade and Business Park. Showroom Supervisor Matt Claridge says: “We feel Reading was crying out for a top …
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On April 23 2018, First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon unveiled a new manufacturing line at Norbord’s Inverness plant following a £95million investment. Highlands and Islands Enterprise also awarded Norbord a £12million development grant, on top of Norbord’s investment, to help fund the expansion. The expansion and modernisation of the mill has …
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Quinn Cement has launched a new range of bagged cement products following an investment of over €3 million in their Cement plant. The range includes three new cement products, Master Grade Cement, Premium Grade Cement and General Purpose Cement Each product in the range is available in robust weatherproof plastic …
Read More »David Walsh, one of earliest pioneers in proactive visual monitoring, co-founder of Netwatch to serve as CEO of the new group, HQ in Ireland Visionary industry influencer Samir Samhouri is the architect behind the merger and will serve as Chairman Netwatch, a pioneer in proactive visual monitoring announces the launch …
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