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JDP invests in new delivery fleet

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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 …

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Draper Tools reveals six new appointments

Drapers new appointments with CEO Matt Sheen in the centre

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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Swift undergoes restructuring with appointment of joint managing director

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Swift has announced the appointment of Anthony Sant as joint managing director. Sant joins Chris Honer, the current managing director, and operations director Sharon Honer, to form its new management team committed to driving Swift’s continued growth and innovation. Sant said: “I am thrilled to be joining the Swift team …

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SAM agrees to acquire Timber Trade, W. Howard LTD, W. Howard Kildare LTD and Polyco LTD

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Springfarm Architectural Mouldings Limited (SAM) has announced it has agreed to acquire: Timber Trade, W. Howard Limited and its sister companies W. Howard Kildare Limited (WH) and Polyco Limited. Sam McCrea, CEO of SAM, and Johnathan Grant, group chief executive of W.Howard, said in a joint statement SAM and W.Howard …

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Speedy Hire opens sustainable service centre in Basildon 

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Speedy Hire has opened the doors of its fourth sustainable service centre in Basildon, its new 33,000 sqft. state-of-the-art facility follows the successful opening of a number of centres in the past 24 months. Its new site in the Southeast will enable the company to service its London customers with …

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Long Rake Spar reveals new national sales manager

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Long Rake Spar has appointed Shane McCormick as its national sales manager for its Natural Selection brand. Prior to his appointment at Long Rake Spar, McCormick has worked in the landscape industry for over 20 years. His wealth of experience and expertise led Shane to hold senior roles at Marshalls, …

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Travis Perkins opens Snetterton branch

Travis Perkins Snetterton

Travis Perkins is opening a new branch in Snetterton at Ada Cole Avenue on December 4; its new branch is set to create 14 jobs and is 2.29 acres in size. Its Snetterton branch will also include a brand new Benchmarx kitchen display showroom offering customers a wide range of …

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Smith Brothers continues expansion with three new locations

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The Smith Brothers have continued along its path of sustainable expansion with its addition of three new locations this year, taking its branch network to 20 branches across the UK. SBS Dundee opened in Q2 this year, and new locations in Hull and Exeter opened earlier this month. Steve Walmsley, …

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Grant UK launches its online Customer Support Centres

Grant UK launches dedicated online Customer Support Centres

Grant UK has added two new features to its website with the aim of enhancing the level of online support the company provides to its customers. Its Customer Support Centres – one dedicated to homeowners and a second dedicated to engineers, installers and heating professionals – are online hubs which …

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MKM Building Supplies Pledges Local Charity Support at Opening of 124th Branch

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MKM has opened its 124th branch in Boston, Lincolnshire, creating 18 local jobs and marking the company’s eighth MKM branch in the region. Branch Directors Adam Keal and Mark Pellow were joined by MKM’s 6ft 5 inch mascot ‘Bricky’ as they welcomed local trade and retail customers into the new …

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