Bathroom supplier PJH has supplied the Plumbing and Bathroom Faculty of Dumfries and Galloway College with a range of its Bathrooms2GO basins, pedestals and WCs, supporting the College’s practical training for plumbing and bathroom students. The donation forms part of the College’s workshop reconfiguration project, and reflects PJH’s commitment to …
Read More »Baxi supports next generation with college partnerships
Baxi, the heating and hot water specialist, has pledged to donate boilers to two colleges for use by apprentices studying their Gas Engineering Operative Level 3 apprenticeship. The donated boilers will go to Barnet & Southgate College and Birmingham Metropolitan (BMet). A total of 36 Baxi apprentices have undertaken their …
Read More »Squires locks in support for Band of Builders
Padlock manufacturers Squire has joined the list of Associate Supporters of the Band of Builders charity. As an Associate Supporter, Squire will able to support Band of Builders’ upcoming projects, donating high-quality security solutions and helping to transform homeowners’ security. Band of Builders works across the UK transforming the lives …
Read More »NMBS steps forward to support Troy community
Following the news that Troy (UK) Limited, the network and distributor of tools and maintenance supplies, is in administration, buying group NMBS is offering immediate support to both independent merchants and suppliers within Troy’s member community. Chris Hayward, NMBS CEO explained: “With almost 40 years of trading and a strong heritage …
Read More »Leyland partners with Barnardo’s and its Building Hope Academy
Leyland has partnered with Barnardo’s and its Building Hope Academy to offer six young people 30 hours of work experience at its Streatham and Dulwich stores. The Building Hope Academy is for young people aged between 16 and 24 with an Educational Health Care Plan, who are not in education, …
Read More »Selco donates thousands to next generation of trade and construction professionals
Selco Builders Warehouse has donated thousands of pounds worth of its materials to college students carrying out trade and construction courses around the country. Students have also been invited into its branches to learn more about how a builders merchant operates and the relationship it has with tradespeople. Enda Mulloy, …
Read More »Grant UK launches its 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 …
Read More »Jewson support mental health awareness in construction with its “Big Brew”
Jewson has announced that more than 40 of its branches became hubs for mental health support earlier this month, as the builders merchant teamed up with charity Band of Builders to host The Big Brew. The event was designed to raise awareness of mental health challenges in the construction industry, …
Read More »Toolstation launches advertising campaign
Toolstation announces it will launch a national brand advertising campaign from the August 26 to coincide with its peak trading period in September. The campaign is designed to showcase Toolstation’s ability to help trade and expert DIY customers conquer their jobs, through its speedy click and collect service proposition. Angela …
Read More »Russell Roof Tiles re-roofs Rochdale golf club
Russell Roof Tiles announces it has been named as the supplier for the ambitious re-roofing project at Rochdale Golf Club. The project, which is aimed at enhancing the clubhouse’s infrastructure and ensuring its long-term durability, now features Russell Roof Tiles Grampian tiles in its slate grey colour. Steve Holmes, director …
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