VitrA announces the appointment of six new members to its growing team, further strengthening its expertise and market presence. Tyler Reid has been appointed as its contract sales manager, Dan Callaghan has been appointed as its contracts sales manager for the North and Scotland regions and Mark Washbrook has been named …
Read More »Toolstation launches advertising campaign
Toolstation announces it will launch a national brand advertising campaign from the August 26 to coincide with its peak trading period in September. The campaign is designed to showcase Toolstation’s ability to help trade and expert DIY customers conquer their jobs, through its speedy click and collect service proposition. Angela …
Read More »FireDNA to host fire safety webinar
FireDNA announces that it will be hosting two fire safety webinars on September 5 and 6 to discuss the Building Safety Act implementation programme. Dame Judith Hackitt will be speaking at the webinar, which is called “All buildings, all builders – an essential guide to the widespread impacts of the …
Read More »MKM appoints new head of plumbing, heating and bathrooms
MKM has appointed Rik Pepper as its new head of plumbing, heating and bathrooms, he has previously held senior positions at Plumbase and Jackson Building Centre. MKM has explained that Pepper will bring knowledge of trade trends and innovative new products to MKM. He will focus on ensuring the brand’s …
Read More »Dulux dog opens new Dulux Decorator Centre
Dulux Decorator Centre has added to its network of over 230 stores by opening a new site in Hailsham, the Dulux dog was amongst those eager to set foot in the new store and get their “paws” on its products. It will stock the full Dulux Trade range, including the …
Read More »Mark Foster to host 2023 BMF Members Conference and Awards
The BMF has announced that Mark Foster, one of the UK’s most successful swimmers, has been announced as its host of its 2023 BMF Members’ Conference and Awards on September 21. Foster won 47 major international titles, competed in five Olympic games and broke eight world records, he is also …
Read More »Space available on Pavestone Rally
Pavestone has announced that there is one more space available for its Pavestone Rally, which sets off on September 6 – the charity event runs from Gent, Strasbourg, Innsbruck, Milan, Monte Carlo and finishes off with a gala dinner in Nice. Pavestone’s goal is to raise money for the four …
Read More »Breedon celebrates rollout of Podfather
Breedon is celebrating its successful rollout of its business-wide electronic proof of delivery solution, improving customer service, accelerating cash receipts and using less paper. The introduction of Podfather, the electronic ticketing, ePOD and route optimisation solution provider has had an integral part to play in the process, giving Breedon an …
Read More »Jewson launches “slap it on, pass it on” campaign with Melanoma UK
Jewson has announced its second year of partnership with Melanoma UK, launching a social media influencer campaign to encourage tradespeople to protect themselves in the sun. The ‘Slap it on, pass it on’ initiative, social media influencers working in the trades can be seen ‘slapping on’ sun cream to themselves …
Read More »Pland Stainless appoints four new people
Pland Stainless has announced it is investing in four new employees to support its growing business. Craig Mitchell has joined as development engineer, Ellie Frank has joined the team as Safety, Health, Environment and Quality manager, Mia Stothart has joined the company as an additional sales administrator and Chrissie Sunderland …
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