Building materials supplier CEMEX was able to complete a complicated 660m³ pour for the base of a new wind turbine in just 11 hours thanks to the complete visibility afforded by its app and digital platform CEMEX Go. The concrete was supplied by three ready-mix plants to Knights Brown, who …
Read More »Wavin launches new Osma promotion
Plumbing and drainage company Wavin has officially launched the 2019 edition of it’s ‘Take Off with Osma’ – competition offering exclusive prizes for both installers and merchants, designed to promote its drainage brand Osma. This year, merchants can be in with a chance of winning £250 worth of Amazon vouchers …
Read More »Composite Prime shortlisted for national award
Eco-friendly decking producer, Composite Prime, has been named as a finalist in the 2019 Horticulture Week Business Awards. The Ilkley-based firm has been shortlisted in the Business Innovation category of the awards, with the winners set to be revealed at a ceremony in London on 27 June. The awards celebrate …
Read More »New open fronted stacking containers
Goplasticpallets.com – The Responsible Plastic Pallet Company – has launched a range of open fronted Euro stacking containers designed to simplify retail storage and speed up order picking. With a total value of £153 billion, the UK ecommerce market is by far the largest in Europe.1 Rapid growth in the …
Read More »Packexe celebrates 30 years with £30,000 double giveaway
On May 1, Packexe supplier of adhesive protection film products and rescue products, is launching a UK-wide ‘Golden Ticket’ competition, giving customers the opportunity to win £30,000 of holiday vouchers and £30,000 of Packexe products. Golden Tickets have been hidden in hundreds of rolls of Packexe, stocked by …
Read More »JCB electrifies Teletruk
The JCB Teletruk telescopic fork lift truck is now available in an electric model, making it suitable for tasks inside buildings as well as outside. JCB Chief Innovation Officer Tim Burnhope said: “When the JCB Teletruk was first launched it challenged conventional thinking and as well as offering a …
Read More »Husky sliding door hardware
Bloot Architecture, a concept-driven architectural practice located in the Netherlands, has recently specified P C Henderson’s popular Husky 100 sliding door system for the renovation of a luxury villa in Velp. After falling in love with the beautiful and picturesque surroundings of the National Park Veluwezoom in Holland, the architecture …
Read More »CPD platform for construction industry launched
A free online educational platform for construction industry professionals, has been launched, providing the industry with a single hub to support their Continuing Professional Development. The Colab platform offers a hub of trusted content from leading industry partners to help upskill those working within the built environment. Whether its apprentices …
Read More »New Fibo brochure shows how to transform walls
Fibo UK introduces a new 36-page brochure for its growing range of high-performance wall panels. The new brochure includes a comprehensive overview of Fibo’s full panel collection and the wide choice in styles and finishes. Its arrival is also timely with Fibo’s new marble and tile-effect ranges, which are included …
Read More »Cable Innovator Takes Queen’s Award
Independent cable technology company Tratos has won a Queen’s Award for Enterprise. The global company, which manufactures in Britain and Italy and sells to around 52 countries, received the accolade for innovation from the UK’s leading award for business. The company has invested heavily in new plant, equipment and test …
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