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The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has announced the five regional nominations for the title of BMF Training Company of the Year, selected for their commitment in supporting and developing their teams through their use of BMF training. The nominated companies are: BPS Builders Merchants – NW England, West Midlands & …
Read More »How can we Encourage Girls to Consider Construction?
Exam season has arrived and for many 15-year-old girls, it means feeling the pressure of deciding what career path they want to follow. For many of them though, a career within the construction industry is probably not at their top of the list. CITB data shows that the appeal of …
Read More »VitrA Extends Scandi-style Sento Bathroom Furniture
Aesthetic and minimalist Scandinavian styling has made the Sento range from VitrA a top choice for bathroom buyers looking for modern and versatile design. The wide range of options within the Sento range has now been extended with the addition of new washbasin units, designed to work with countertop bowls. …
Read More »New Tyvek Adhesive range sticking to strength
Tyvek® has always been a star performer, but now it comes with a complete cast of supporting players to enable easy installation, robust protection and greater energy-efficiency for the building envelope – in its entirety. With a range of advanced Tyvek® Breather Membranes in specialised versions, plus smart AirGuard® air …
Read More »Chandlers Roofing Supplies Opens in Tonbridge
Chandlers Roofing Supplies have opened a new store in the heart of Tonbridge, at Tonbridge Retail Park. Local managers Gary Ambrose and Kieron Plunkett are hosting a week of celebrations in July and hope to raise money for Kent Air Ambulance. Staffed by a team that has a combined total …
Read More »3 Success Stories for NBG Partners
Three National Buying Group (NBG) partners are looking forward to brighter futures with recent developments including the launch of a brand-new café, tackling mental health in the workplace and the re-opening of a showroom after a fire decimated the old building. Ware Heating and Bathroom Supplies (WHABS) has re-opened its …
Read More »New Collection makes a splash at Ideal Bathrooms
Ideal Bathrooms has further enhanced its offering, after adding Tavistock’s two new fitted furniture ranges to its extensive portfolio. Tavistock has developed the sophisticated fitted furniture ranges, Legacy and Calm, to suit all tastes with traditional and contemporary designs, comprising a variety of units, mirrors and more. Speaking about the …
Read More »City Plumbing scoops Fleet Van Operator Award
On Wednesday 3rd July, City Plumbing and PTS, part of the Plumbing and Heating Division of Travis Perkins based in Northampton, won the Fleet Van Operator of The Year award at the prestigious 2019 Motor Transport Awards, held at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel. The ceremony was hosted by TV presenter …
Read More »Travis Perkins wins ‘Livery of the Year’ Award
Travis Perkins won this year’s ‘Livery of the Year’ award in the annual Motor Transport Awards. The award, sponsored by Pirelli Truck (Prometeon), was presented at a glittering Awards Dinner at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on 3 July 2019, where over 1,400 industry experts were gathered to watch Claudia …
Read More »New Online Training Courses from Salamander Pumps
Salamander Pumps has launched an innovative new online learning tool, ‘eSchool’ for merchants, featuring a host of helpful training modules, involving games, interactive imagery and animated technical videos. Developed in conjunction with CIPHE (Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering), the training courses can be accessed here, featuring modules that …
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