Tag Archives: Merchant

Vaillant has announced its support for the inaugural cohort of Low Carbon Heating Technician Apprentices (LCHTA) accredited with the King’s Standard. It partnered with local Derby College Group, where the students will be based, Vaillant has ensured that – for the first time – apprentices are able to take advantage …

The UK government is set to ditch its “gas boiler tax” which encouraged manufacturers to encourage heat pump installation. The “tax” required manufacturers to match, or substitute, 4% of their boiler sales with heat pumps or they could face fines of up to £3,000 for every installation they fall short …

Travis Perkins Hire has announced its appointment of Adam Caulfield as managing director. He joins from the business Sunbelt Rentals UK, where he previously held the role of national sales director and led a diverse sales team who managed over 20,000+ customers who work in construction, event and facilities management …

Former English football manager and player, Teddy Sheringham visited Okarno to help spread the word about it’s rebrand from Artex. With a strapline “There are no others like us”, the Okarno brand creates a common sense of purpose, energy, and enthusiasm, whilst capturing the company’s unique approach to supply chain …

Grant UK welcomed Tom Dunn, England International and Bath Rugby player, and Tom Giles, head of business development at Bath Rugby, from the rugby club to its Head Offices, in Swindon. The pair held an informal question and answer session which gave members of the Grant Team the opportunity to …

NMBS is launching a year-long campaign of promotion for its independent merchant members, focusing on businesses old and new, large and small, wherever they are in the UK. Research by On The Tools shows that the majority of UK tradespeople surveyed believe their local independent merchants are their preferred choice, …

Decorative Aggregates provider Long Rake Spar has welcomed new account manager, Glynn Jefferies, for the South East region in its Natural Selection channel. Jefferies has many years of industry experience, previously working at Marshalls and London Stone looking after both Builders Merchants and Landscapers and he will be a brilliant …

Ian Harte visited the new Travis Perkins branch that opened in Leeds on January 29, just under a mile from Leeds’ Utd’s iconic Elland Road stadium. The former Leeds, Reading, Bournemouth and Ireland left-back paid a special visit to the newly opened branch, meeting customers and colleagues. Harte said: “I …

JDP (John Davidson Pipes) has announced the major expansion of its Colchester branch, which now spans a total area of 5,250m2, incorporating the previous site and an additional 2,250 m2. Following the investment, the branch now features extensive storage and warehouse facilities, ensuring a streamlined and efficient operation. This not …

Koppers Performance Chemicals has announced its appointment of its new managing director, Dr. Steve Crimp. The appointment follows the retirement of Thomas Scharling Christensen who leaves after 30+ years with the company. Its new managing director, Steve Crimp, is himself a Koppers veteran, having been with the business in Australia …