It is with utmost sadness that Pavestone reports the unexpected death of Kevin Fowler, Founder and Managing Director of the Pavestone Group of Companies, at his home, following a sudden heart attack, on the morning of 28 July 2020.   Kevin’s career began with regional Oxfordshire business, Rogers Concrete and …

Wilson Brook Consulting and Business Growth Coaching Ltd have joined forces in a combined partnership seeking to add a more comprehensive set of people related solutions and support to clients during these unprecedented times. This unique offering to the market demonstrates that two complimentary organisations can work stronger together combining …

Sink and tap supplier BLANCO UK has introduced the SOLENTA-S tap to make life in the kitchen cleaner and easier.   The SOLENTA-S tap features a hands-free or manual Start-Stop mode. The professional-style tap is elevated with a precise magnetic spray holder for user accessibility and is available in Chrome and Stainless …

Instarmac is now supplying the Geo-Fix® All Weather and Original Paving Jointing Compounds. Geo-Fix® is a ready mixed jointing compound that is simply applied to joints with minimal effort. It comes in two versions, Original in 20kg buckets in Buff and Grey and All Weather in 14kg buckets in Natural …

Builders merchants trade association the Builders Merchants Federation has revealed further details of its virtual Members Conference in September. The half-day virtual event will take place on 17 September 2020, sponsored by Marshalls/Stonemarket. Up to 300 delegates can be accommodated by the virtual format and delegates must reserve their place …

A scheme to link kitchen and bathroom installers with consumers via the independent retailer and stockist has been launched by the British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installation (BiKBBI). Protected is a new digital platform that connects homeowners with professionals via the independent retailer or stockist. The retailers or …

Oh, this year I am off to Sunny Spain, Viva, Espana, I’m taking the Costa Brava plane Here’s a thought: Just because something can be done, is allowed to be done, doesn’t mean it should be done. Suitcase: check. Factor 50 sunblock: check. Swimming cossie: check. Flip-flops: check: Floppy sunhat: …

Neil Donaldson is to retire from timber specialist, James Donaldson & Sons, after 45 years with the business, as he hands over the reins to the sixth generation. Having joined the firm in 1975, after graduating from Heriot-Watt University, Donaldson’s first official role was as a sawmiller, before moving into …

A trading update issued this morning (July 28) by Travis Perkins plc shows that of its four divisions, only Toolstation has shown growth in like-for-like sales in the first half, a clear benefit of the strong DIY sales through the UK lockdown period. For the first half year, merchanting sales …

Power tool manufacturer Makita has expanded its range of LXT cordless tools with the launch of the DPB183Z and DPB184Z Brushless Portable Band Saws. Compact and lightweight (the DPB183Z weighs just 3.3kg and the DPB184Z weighs 3.6kg), the saws are easy to manoeuvre around tight working spaces. Angled specifically for …