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PermaRoof – part of PermaGroup – has continued its growth by securing two senior sales team hires, Mick Coulson and Tracy Bray bring more than 50 years of combined experience. Coulson joins PermaRoof as area sales manager covering Yorkshire and the Northeast, and Tracy has been appointed as area sales …

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 …

Selco Builders Warehouse has announced it has hosted its event to mark the achievements of more than 60 colleagues who have completed nationally recognised qualifications, it took place at Celtic Manor in Newport, Wales. The majority of the apprentices came from Selco’s Rising Stars scheme, a management training programme designed …

Grant UK is pleased to announce that Steven Paton is the company’s new sales support engineer for the North of England and Scotland, providing technical sales support to customers and assisting their renewable heating projects. Paton first joined Grant UK in May 2022 as the area sales manager for the …

Research has given insight into how UK tradespeople can avoid burnout, after research revealed that more than four in five, 84%, experience mental health problems due to work-related issues. The research, which was commissioned by IronmongeryDirect, also found that the Cost of Living crisis is the most common cause of …

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 …

Travis Perkins has announced it has opened the doors to its latest branch in Epsom, with a little help from the mayor, Robert Geleit – the mayor was the guest of honour as Travis Perkins opened its new branch on Roy Richmond Way. The new Epsom branch is 2.06 acres …

Kerry Wilson, learning and development manager at the Builders Merchants Federation, will take part in an important panel discussion at the RCI Show discussing how we close the skills gap and recruit new blood into the industry – the show takes place on October 19 at the MK Stadium in …

Toolstation has joined forces with its sister company, Travis Perkins, to support social enterprise Volunteer It Yourself  to help transform Centrepoint in Cricklewood, North London – Centrepoint is a renowned charitable organisation dedicated to providing homeless young people with essential services. The project includes the repair of existing kitchen units, …

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 …