Elizabeth Jordan

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£95million mill expansion unveiled by the First Minister

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On April 23 2018, First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon unveiled a new manufacturing line at Norbord’s Inverness plant following a £95million investment. Highlands and Islands Enterprise also awarded Norbord a £12million development grant, on top of Norbord’s investment, to help fund the expansion. The expansion and modernisation of the mill has …

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Quinn Cement launches new bagged cement range

One of Quinn Master Grade Cement first deliveries to Walkers BM

Quinn Cement has launched a new range of bagged cement products following an investment of over €3 million in their Cement plant. The range includes three new cement products, Master Grade Cement, Premium Grade Cement and General Purpose Cement Each product in the range is available in robust weatherproof plastic …

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Ideal Commercial grows team in Scotland

Murray Low

Ideal Commercial Boilers, the UK’s market leader of commercial heating solutions, has appointed Murray Low of MRL Sales as a sales agent in Scotland. With over two decades of experience within the building services industry, Low will work alongside the company’s Senior Business Development Manager for Scotland, Charlie Newell, in …

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New Features for Saniflo walk-in shower-bath

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Sanifo has added several new features to its walk-in shower-bath, the Kineduo, making it completely customisable. Now with the option to choose the brassware and shower, the Kineduo is an ideal choice for versatile, modern living. Select between a T-bar shower or classic model. The overhead rainshower comes complete with …

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UK Based Onwatch Merges with Irish and US Industry Leaders to form Global Monitoring Group

David Walsh, one of earliest pioneers in proactive visual monitoring, co-founder of Netwatch to serve as CEO of the new group, HQ in Ireland Visionary industry influencer Samir Samhouri is the architect behind the merger and will serve as Chairman Netwatch, a pioneer in proactive visual monitoring announces the launch …

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Keyline employee celebrated for completing Warehouse to Wheels programme​

Chris Rekowski HGV licence

Chris Rekowski, Sales Negotiator at Keyline’s Swindon branch, has qualified as an HGV driver thanks to the company’s ‘Warehouse to Wheels’ programme. Having joined Keyline in September 2017, Rekowski has received his HGV licence and now, in addition to his current role, he will be acting as a backup driver. …

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Ray Stubbs to host BMF Members Day

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The sports broadcaster Ray Stubbs, one of the best-known voices in football, will host the Business Conference at BMF Members Day which takes place at St George’s Park, Burton on Trent, the home of England’s 28 national football teams Stubbs’ career began rather modestly – he describes himself at the …

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Stop Selling Septic Tanks and Sell Up Instead

MARSH Never Sell another septic tank April 18

Marsh Industries warn that regulations around septic tanks are changing and that merchants may well be better off selling on, selling up and selling small sewage treatment plants instead. “Selling a small water treatment plant instead of a septic tank is simply better for the customer, better for the environment, …

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Winner of £500 community fund announced

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Horsham community group 4TheYouth has been announced as the lucky recipient of £500 funding following a county-wide campaign by D.W. Nye Builders Merchant in Kingsfold. D.W. Nye, which will give away £500 each to four different community groups and good causes in the county of Sussex during 2018 as part …

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Construction Output Forecast to Flatline in 2018

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After a weak start to the year following the demise of Carillion in January and adverse weather across the country in February and March, the Construction Products Association’s Spring forecasts anticipate construction output growth for the whole of 2018 will remain flat, before accelerating to 2.7% in 2019 and 1.9% …

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