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Jewson invests in brand new Devizes branch

Andy Ruiz – Branch Manager Jewson new branch devizes

National builders’ merchant  chain Jewson has opened its upgraded branch in Devizes, Wiltshire. The previous building at Garden Trading Estate on London Road, Devizes was demolished and the new one features a full tool hire offering, a timber centre and a new yard, as well as access to Jewson’s Build …

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Jewson support mental health awareness in construction with its “Big Brew”

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Jewson has announced that more than 40 of its branches became hubs for mental health support earlier this month, as the builders merchant teamed up with charity Band of Builders to host The Big Brew. The event was designed to raise awareness of mental health challenges in the construction industry, …

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Jewson launches hub to support housing associations

Second on the right Scott Cooper managing director of JPS

Jewson Partnership Solutions has launched its second AVAIL Housing Hub, its aim is to help housing providers in Leeds – it opened at the end of September. This follows its launch of its first AVAIL Housing Hub in Newcastle earlier this year, the one-stop-shop building and maintenance hub in Leeds …

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Jewson and Polypipe announce winners of Scottish youth sports kit giveaway

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Jewson and plastic pipe manufacturer Polypipe have awarded nine youth sport teams across Scotland dual-branded sponsored strips as part of a competition. The winning teams have been announced as Wigtownshire Youth Rugby and Stranraer FC Youth in Stranraer; Livingston Rugby Boys’ Team in Falkirk; Drumchapel United in Paisley; Oban Galaxy …

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Jewson launches Making Better Homes Awards

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Jewson has launched its first ever Making Better Homes Awards, to recognise those in the industry who are working hard to create energy efficient, safe and comfortable homes. It comes as the builders’ merchant announces the finding of recent research that shows millions of people are suffering from physical and …

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Jewson’s dragon boat race raises funds for its charity partners

Jewson Dragon Boat Race 23 Sept 9

Jewson has held its second dragon boat race tournament, and has raised vital funds for its two official charity partners, Band of Builders and Whiteleys Retreat. A total of 220 people – made up of Jewson colleagues and team members from 25 of its suppliers – were split across 15 …

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JPS announce appointment of three senior leaders

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Jewson Partnership Solutions has appointed three new senior leaders, as the building materials supplier to the public sector continues to see increased demand for its services and expertise. Ryan Kellingray has been named operations director, Ben Lewis joins JPS as head of ranging and John Moss has been hired as …

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Jewson reports growing demand for porcelain following social media trend

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Jewson has reported a growing demand for porcelain paving with some products selling 20% more in January-June this year compared to last year, correlating with the building material ranking as the fifth most popular garden material featured on Instagram in June. Jewson has seen a higher interest in larger sized porcelain, …

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JPS launches building materials hub for housing associations in Newcastle

Darren Tannock Assistant Branch Manager Avail Housing Hub Newcastle

Jewson Partnership Solutions announces it has launched a new one-stop-shop building and maintenance hub for housing providers in Newcastle City Centre, to help navigate the demands and challenges of supplying safe and quality social housing to local residents. The AVAIL Housing Hub will combine the benefits of Jewson Partnership Solutions …

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Jewson launches “slap it on, pass it on” campaign with Melanoma UK

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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 …

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