Hamilton has announced its ‘For the Trade’ range of brushes and rollers is now available at Selco centres across the UK. The distribution agreement marks a significant step in making premium decorating tools more accessible to multi-skilled tradespeople nationwide. Hamilton’s ‘For the Trade’ range launched in September 2021 after months …
Read More »Selco introduces health check scheme for colleagues
Selco Builders Warehouse has introduced health screenings for its colleagues based at its central Support Centre in Wythall, which is near Birmingham. Dozens of its members of staff have already taken advantage of the scheme – which is run in conjunction with health and wellbeing specialists Westfield Health – in …
Read More »Crown Paints awarded Marie Claire Sustainability Award 2024 for Eco-Friendly Decorating Brand of the Year
Crown Paints has been awarded the Marie Claire Sustainability Award 2024 for Eco-Friendly Decorating Brand of the Year. The paint manufacturer, part of the Hempel Group, a global coatings company whose purpose is to shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions, impressed with its industry leading commitment to sustainable …
Read More »Leyland hammers home support for Wandsworth Charity
A charity that helps older people with their day-to-day needs is preparing to spruce up its Wandsworth facilities after receiving support from a leading DIY and decorating specialist. Age UK Wandsworth has been gifted paint and decorating materials by Leyland’s Clapham Junction store on St John’s Hill. The materials will …
Read More »Triton Showers presented with King’s Award for Enterprise
Triton Showers has been presented with a King’s Award for Enterprise, recognising the brand’s commitment to sustainable development and integrating sustainability into its long-term business strategy and Net Zero goals. The Nuneaton-based shower manufacturer was presented with the achievement by the Warwickshire Lord Lieutenant, Tim Cox, on September 4, at …
Read More »Instantor launches ‘Discovery Days’ at its testing facility
Instantor is welcoming installers to its brand new testing and training centre based in Santry, Dublin. Its first Discovery Day took place on September 5 2024 with nine UK installers plus representatives in attendance. Providing a unique insight into Instantor’s products, culture and values, as well as valuable training sessions, …
Read More »SR Timber supports roof slating and tiling apprentices
Roof Slating and Tiling Apprentices in colleges across the UK have received over 4000 linear metres of timber roofing batten donated so far this year from SR Timber. As a leading importer of graded roofing batten SR Timber has been supplying the UK roofing market since 2008. Based in Huthwaite, …
Read More »Travis Perkins opens new branch in Kent
Travis Perkins has announced the opening of its new branch in Whitstable, Kent. The new site, which also includes a Benchmarx branch relocating from Canterbury, highlights the merchants commitment to creating a “more capable destination” for its customers. Matthew Flain, branch manager at Travis Perkins Whitstable, said: “Whenever we open …
Read More »AG Building Products staff go on strike
According to their union, more than 70% of the workforce at Acheson & Glover’s (AG) Toome site have walked out for four days this week over a pay dispute. The dispute arose when staff were offered a 2.5% pay increase for the 2024/2025 year, representing a real terms pay cut …
Read More »Travis Perkins team triumphs in Three Peaks Challenge for Alzheimer’s Society
A team of colleagues from Travis Perkins has successfully completed the Three Peaks Challenge, raising over £3,000 for Alzheimer’s Society, the company’s chosen charity partner. The challenge saw Rob Vaughan, Sam Ripley, Pete Dolan, Iain Parker and Matt Wilson scale the UK’s three highest peaks – Mount Snowdon, Scafell Pike, …
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