Codelocks has appointed Paul Campbell as its new technical, quality and sustainability manager, he has over 30 years’ experience in architectural ironmongery and brings a wealth of knowledge to the role. Codelocks has been in business for over 30 years and as sustainability has become more important for the company; …
Read More »Report finds almost all of tradespeople experience mental health problems
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 …
Read More »Marshalls research finds premium garden designs offer housebuilders extra revenue
Research, commissioned by Marshalls, has found that 51% of people would be more likely to consider buying a new build home if it had a landscaped back garden – and it’s something many would be willing to pay more for. The research, which questioned 2,001 adults across the UK and …
Read More »JDP announces £3 million flagship branch in West Yorkshire
JDP has announced it is opening its £3million flagship branch in Bradford, West Yorkshire, it is the companies 26th branch in its network – it is offering a wide range of water management and drainage products for projects spanning housing and development, agriculture, industrial, and sports & recreation sectors. It …
Read More »Grant UK appoints two Area Sales Managers
Grant UK has appointed two Area Sales Managers, Jim Moody and Terry Townend, the former for central and southern Scotland and the latter for the Midlands. Moody has a background in plumbing and in 2017 he stepped away from the tools after two decades to join a heating manufacturer as …
Read More »E.Tupling appoints new strategic finance director
E.Tupling has announced it has appointed Charles Pearce as its new strategic finance director, this is a newly created role within the company. Pearce previously worked at Polypipe Building products in their commercial department and was responsible for managing the merchant division of their sales channel, he has also led …
Read More »Clearwater Products introduces range of Volta PVD sinks
Clearwater Products has introduced a range of sinks with a PVD coating, for a durable, hygienic finish in the modern kitchen, it is available in black, brass or copper – the new Volta PVD sinks can be undermounted or inset. The bowls have 5mm radius corners and stylish pressed draining …
Read More »Leading organisations launch Construction Inclusion Coalition
Leading organisations in the construction industry, representing over 250,000 workers, have launched a coalition that aims to tackle a lack of diversity across the industry. The Construction Inclusion Coalition has been established by CEOs at organisations including Aliaxis, Baxi, Bradfords, Highbourne Group, Ibstock PLC, Knauf, Travis Perkins PLC, Wavin, Wolseley, …
Read More »Scotts announces it has received Carbon Footprinting certification
Scotts has announced it has received its first Carbon Footprinting certification from Go Climate Positive, a provider of carbon management and offsetting services. It explained that it is the only timber engineering business to receive a Go Climate Positive’s certification, and has been found to be achieving a third less …
Read More »EPD Insulation Group appointed its first full board of directors
EPD Insulation Group has announced the appointment of its first full board of directors. The senior management has had a change as CEO Steve Boon and managing director, Tony Brown, gather the core skill-sets needed and establish a board of Directors that can take the business forward. Boon commented: “As …
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