Trade kitchen supplier Howdens has opened the doors to new depots in Wexford and Athlone in the Republic of Ireland. These latest openings bring its depot network to 18 in the region, with the company intending to open three more depots in ROI by the end of the year. Both …
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Construction charity Band of Builders has completed its 50th project, on its 10th anniversary, in partnership with trade kitchen supplier Howdens. More than 30 volunteer tradespeople from Band of Builders (BoB) helped renovate the home of Ipswich builder James House and his family. House had built the exterior shell of the two-storey …
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Trade kitchen supplier Howdens has launched a new group apprenticeship programme for kitchen sales designers across major UK cities including Leeds, Newcastle, Sheffield, Liverpool and Manchester. Apprentices will learn as part of their regional cohort and will join classroom sessions, with direct learning from Howdens experts including lead kitchen sales …
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Trade kitchen supplier Howdens has opened a brand-new Expo space in Watford. This brand-new site joins its existing Expos in Howden, Yorkshire and Raunds, Northampton, giving even more people the opportunity to experience the latest products and styles, from the Classic Timber Kitchens range to the warm minimalism of the …
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Trade kitchen supplier Howdens has opened a new depot in London’s Waterloo Located at Howdens, Arches 149-152, Newport Street, London, SE11 6AQ, the new opening has created five new local jobs, and includes services such as the company’s free home measure and design service, Template and Fit solid surface worktops …
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Trade kitchen supplier Howdens, is hosting a free open‑day weekend at the Howden Expo in Yorkshire. The Howdens Expo Event takes place on March 28 and 29 from 9am to 5pm at Thorpe Road, Howden, DN14 7PA, and hosts more than 40 leading suppliers and explore the latest kitchen and …
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Howdens, the trade kitchen supplier, has launched a new sponsorship with darts player Charlie Manby. Charlie “Champagne” Manby, from Huddersfield, has found success in the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events, and until recently combined playing darts with his work in the trade as a bricklayer. In 2025 recorded the highest …
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Howdens, the trade kitchen supplier, has opened the doors to 16 new depots since December, creating 85 new jobs. The openings include depots in West Drayton, Wynyard, Esher, Cheetham Hill, Meir Park, Kirkham, Swindon East, Banchory, Bailieston, Boughton, Alcester, Brislington, Blackburn, Neath, Ballynahinch, Cinderford and West Maidstone. The company now …
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This National Apprenticeship Week, The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is encouraging employers to engage in the week-long celebration to shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships and skills make to individuals, construction employers and the wider construction industry. CITB has shared updated figures for its New Entrant …
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Trade kitchen supplier Howdens has announced it will be the headline partner of the Kitchen Fitter Arena at InstallerSHOW 2026. The 2026 programme will feature a full schedule of hands-on workshops, live demonstrations, and installer-led sessions, all focused on real-world installation challenges, improving standards on site, and helping installers thier …
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