Keyline Civils Specialist, part of Travis Perkins plc, has announced that Michael Dixon, branch operations manager is the Group’s 2,000th apprentice graduate, earning a distinction in the Level 3 First Line Manager Programme. “Travis Perkins plc is a leading provider of apprenticeships so the fact that Michael is the Group’s …
Read More »Travis Perkins fined £2m following fatal incident
Travis Perkins has been fined £2 million after a timber load fell from one of its lorries, resulting in the tragic death of a father of three. The company admitted to three safety offences, and the sentence was handed down at Hove Crown Court on Thursday. The incident occurred on …
Read More »Toolstation partners with Northampton Saints to help renovate local sports clubhouse with VIY
Toolstation has joined forces with Northampton Saints, Travis Perkins and social enterprise Volunteer It Yourself (VIY) for its latest project, helping transform the Northampton Old Scouts RFC clubhouse with changing room refurbishment and ground maintenance. Predominantly used as a training and playing facility for Northampton Old Scouts rugby club, the …
Read More »Travis Perkins opens bigger and better branch in Oldham
Travis Perkins has relocated its Oldham branch to a bigger and better location on Featherstall Road North where, along with its Tool Hire service, it will be even better equipped to serve the needs of local trades. The move demonstrates Travis Perkins’ ongoing commitment to delivering for its customers by …
Read More »Merchanting drags Travis Perkins down in Q3
Group revenue at builders merchant group Travis Perins was down 5.7%, for the three months to September 30, a fall driven by the group’s Merchanting segment. There was a more robust performance from Toolstation, where revenue rose 2.9% in the UK and Benelux like-for-like sales were up 9.6%. The loss-making …
Read More »Travis Perkins Managed Services colleagues completes netball tournament for Charity
Travis Perkins Managed Service colleagues organised and took part in a mixed netball tournament at the Benham Sports Centre to raise money for its charity partner Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity. The tournament involved 10 teams, who played over 23 matches throughout the day and raised over £8,000 …
Read More »CIC calls for more industry leaders to stand on ED&I
As the Construction Inclusion Coalition (CIC) marks its first year of activity across the industry, Coalition chair Angela Rushforth is calling for more construction leaders to add their voice to the cause, with momentum building behind the growing movement. To mark National Inclusion Week and its theme of “Impact Matters”, …
Read More »The Pallet LOOP appoints new merchant account manager
The Pallet LOOP, which is part of BSW Group, has appointed a merchant account manager. Rob Devonshire joins the business to help onboard merchant branches to The Pallet LOOP and ensure they are making the most of the circular economy scheme, which is helping to reduce pallet waste and provides …
Read More »Travis Perkins opens new branch in Kent
Travis Perkins has announced the opening of its new branch in Whitstable, Kent. The new site, which also includes a Benchmarx branch relocating from Canterbury, highlights the merchants commitment to creating a “more capable destination” for its customers. Matthew Flain, branch manager at Travis Perkins Whitstable, said: “Whenever we open …
Read More »Travis Perkins team triumphs in Three Peaks Challenge for Alzheimer’s Society
A team of colleagues from Travis Perkins has successfully completed the Three Peaks Challenge, raising over £3,000 for Alzheimer’s Society, the company’s chosen charity partner. The challenge saw Rob Vaughan, Sam Ripley, Pete Dolan, Iain Parker and Matt Wilson scale the UK’s three highest peaks – Mount Snowdon, Scafell Pike, …
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