A new branch of builders merchant Travis Perkins has opened in Glasgow, the merchant’s fourth in the Scottish city. The branch on Helen Street, contains a Benchmarx Kitchens & Joinery showroom as well as a Travis Perkins Hire, was opened by former Scotland international footballer and Soccer Saturday broadcaster Alan …
Read More »NBG rewards Supplier and Partner engagement at annual awards
Buying Group NBG has rewarded its top suppliers and most engaged merchant Partners at its annual conference and awards, held this year at the Crowne Plaza in Glasgow. The winners and highly commended companies are: Brick & Block Supplier of the Year: Forterra Building Products. Highly commended: …
Read More »Wolseley is set to acquire Kooltech following CMA ruling
Kooltech is set to complete its acquisition by Wolseley after receiving an update from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Kooltech is a specialist in distributing and engineering air conditioning and ventilation products and it has seven branches, its head office is in Glasgow and it is set to open …
Read More »Research reveals top 10 cities with most tradespeople vacancies
New data has shown that there is over 141,000 active vacancies across the top tradespeople roles, 51,683 of these vacancies are builders’ roles. Metals4U, who published the data, analysed the job vacancies on Indeed, Total Jobs and LinkedIn to find the most in-demand trade roles in the country. Paul McFadyen, …
Read More »SBS has opened its Dundee branch
SBS opens its 35,000 sq ft unit in Dundee, located within Claverhouse Industrial Park on Charles Bowman Avenue. The Dundee brand is due to open in Q2 2023 and it follows on from the opening of the merchant’s Glasgow branch in 2020. SBS regional manager, Iain Mills, said: “Having two …
Read More »Toolden and illbruck prove their firm bond at Scotland Build
illbruck’s proven and widely used range of professional sealants and adhesives has been developed to give the retailer, merchant and distributor the very best portfolio of technologically-advanced products demanded by the various trade markets today. Visitors to Toolden‘s stand at Scotland Build in Glasgow will be able to see first-hand …
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