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Euramax extends range with Travis Perkins

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Euramax Solutions, a leading manufacturer of PVCu windows and doors, has announced that it will extend its product range with the UK’s largest builders’ merchants, Travis Perkins. The new range will see new products and colour options available to the public in Spring 2019. Based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, Euramax …

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Travis Perkins helps Miller Homes and Habitat for Humanity

Travis Perkins Group, the UK’s largest supplier of building materials, is supporting key customer Miller Homes with their commitment to Habitat for Humanity Great Britain by sending representative, Gemma Black, who is Inventory Manager for BSS, to help build new homes for orphans and vulnerable children in Malawi. BSS, which …

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Packexe celebrates 30 years with £30,000 double giveaway

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  On May 1, Packexe supplier of adhesive protection film products and rescue products, is launching a UK-wide ‘Golden Ticket’ competition, giving customers the opportunity to win £30,000 of holiday vouchers and £30,000 of Packexe products.   Golden Tickets have been hidden in hundreds of rolls of Packexe, stocked by …

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Travis Perkins Appoints New Managing Director for BSS

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Travis Perkins, the UK’s largest supplier of building materials, has appointed Angela Rushforth as new Managing Director for BSS, the Group’s market-leading distributor of pipeline and heating solutions. Angela reports into the Chief Operating Officer for Trade Merchanting, Frank Elkins, and first joined the Travis Perkins Group in 2015 from …

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Wilsonart Inspired by Benchmarx Supplier Event

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Wilsonart UK, part of the world’s largest producer of laminate worktop and panelling products has enjoyed three days at Inspire – the supplier event hosted by Benchmarx, the kitchen and joinery arm of Travis Perkins. The Benchmarx Inspire Event, held at ANEC, Stoneleigh, Warwickshire from 5th – 8th March, showcases …

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Travis Perkins Apprenticeship Scheme Delivers Fast Track to Success

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British builders’ merchant Travis Perkins has helped almost 70% of its apprentices achieve a merit or better since becoming the UK’s first ever builders’ merchant to achieve Employer Provider status in October 2017. Travis Perkins is part of the Travis Perkins Group, which also includes DIY specialist Wickes. The Group …

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Travis Perkins fundraising effort tops £2 Million

Travis Perkins Plumbing Heating Division has raised £2 Million for the Teenage Cancer Trust

Colleagues and customers of Travis Perkins Plumbing & Heating Division, are celebrating after their fundraising efforts saw a massive £2 million donated to the Teenage Cancer Trust. From running and raft races to golf days and gala dinners, the team took part in group and individual events across the country, …

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Chinese Minister visits Travis Perkins

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Travis Perkins plc, the UK’s largest provider of building materials, was able to showcase its award-winning apprenticeship scheme to a senior delegation from the Chinese Government during a visit to the Group’s Northampton Head Office last week. Vice Minister for the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security of China, …

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Prostate Cancer UK appointed Official Charity to Travis Perkins Masters

Prostate Cancer UK official charity of Travis Perkins Masters

Prostate Cancer UK will extend their close association with senior professional golf in 2018 when the charity joins forces with the popular Travis Perkins Masters, part of the Staysure Tour, from August 31-September 2. Prostate Cancer UK has been appointed Official Charity to the tournament, one of the best-attended on …

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DIY does for Travis Perkins’ first half results

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Builders and plumbers merchant group Travis Perkins posted a £123m pre-tax loss for the first half of 2018, thanks to its DIY-chain Wickes. Across the group as a whole revenue grew by 4.4% to £3.36bn in the six months to June 30 2018, compared with the same period a year …

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