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Glasgow based LSK Supplies has partnered with construction fastener specialist, Rapierstar, to add its branded products to their portfolio for the first time.
The architectural ironmongery and building materials supplier operates a network of nine trade counters providing more than 5,000 products from ironmongery, fixings and tools, through to PPE and electrical and plumbing supplies.
The company has introduced Rapierstar StarFix masonry screws, which are principally designed to install window and door frames and StarTurn premium woodscrews, plus StarDeck decking screws
In addition to its expanded range, LSK Supplies, which celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2025, has embarked on a major expansion programme, including a recruitment campaign and a new distribution centre and trade counter in central Glasgow. The new facility is set to premier a new trade counter format that will be rolled out across its branch network.
LSK’s growth has also been boosted recently with the launch of its website store, extending its customer base UK-wide.
Ryan Cairley, operations manager at LSK Supplies, commented: “This is a really exciting time for our business as we expand and invest in making our trade counter network the best in the market. Expanding our product range has been important too, and the addition of the Rapierstar brand will give our customers even greater availability for premium quality fasteners.
“The Rapierstar brand has been on our radar for some time because we know it has already developed a loyal and strong customer base across Scotland. That is always the sign of a technically good product, and we have seen this for ourselves throughout the process of developing our supply partnership with Rapierstar.”
Paul McAuley, technical consultant at Rapierstar, added: “We’re delighted to have LSK Supplies on board as a Rapierstar distributor, a company that’s widely respected across the construction sector in Scotland thanks to its personal approach and focus on building long term relationships with its customers. We look forward to supporting Ryan and the team as the business grows over the coming years.”
Find out more about Rapierstar fasteners and where to buy them at www.rapierstar.co.uk
