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 …
Read More »Ian Harte opens Travis Perkins branch in Leeds
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 …
Read More »NMBS releases dates of exhibition
The NMBS Exhibition will take place on 10–11 April 2024 at the Coventry Building Society Arena. Last year’s event achieved record numbers, welcoming more than 280 exhibitors, 558 independent merchant member companies and 1,084 visitors through the Coventry Building Society Arena doors. Chris Hayward, chief executive officer at NMBS, said: …
Read More »TG Lynes launches new website
TG Lynes has launched its new website, making it easier for customers to manage their accounts and order products for next-day delivery. Its investment in a fresh online platform which offers its Trade Account customers modern, round-the-clock methods to place and manage their orders, provides its customers with an easy …
Read More »Mannok appoints new CEO
Mannok has announced its appointment of Dara O’Reilly, 51, as its next CEO, he will succeed Liam McCaffrey, 61, who is set to retire as CEO during 2024. McCaffrey will continue to be involved in the business as a non-executive director. Ms Brenda Rennick, 47, Mannok’s finance director, has been …
Read More »Selco partners with HSS Hire
Selco Builders Warehouse has launched a partnership with HSS Hire, opening its first two satellite operations in Selco’s branches in Slough and Milton Keynes. The Tottenham and Ashton-under-Lyne branches of Selco will also benefit from the hire service before the end of the year with a significant expansion to the …
Read More »Calls to create construction industry mental health helpline double
A construction charity has seen a 105.5% increase in messages to its text helpline after the launch of an initiative to take the mental health message to construction sites and estates teams across the UK. Hays, the construction recruitment specialist, joined forces with the charity Band of Builders (BoB) in …
Read More »CMO launches new vehicle livery with Premier Logistics
CMO Group PLC has strengthened its relationship with transport and distribution company Premier Logistics with the launch of a new look for its delivery vehicles. Its new CMO-branded vehicles will support the delivery of customer orders from Tile Superstore, including those via Total Tiles which was acquired by CMO in …
Read More »JDP invests in new delivery fleet
JDP (John Davidson Pipes) has announced a significant investment in its delivery fleet to further enhance its exceptional customer service. Branded with it’s Lion logo and “Nature’s Network” strapline, these additions to the fleet aim to optimise delivery efficiency, ensure timely service, and support JDP’s commitment to providing the very …
Read More »Draper Tools reveals six new appointments
Draper Tools is proud to announce six new appointments, in what has been an exciting year of growth for the business; Sarah Hartland has been promoted to head of marketing, alongside five impressive new hires across the company’s sales and finance teams. Hartland, who previously held the position of marketing …
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