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News Archive October 2021

Vistafolia to drive sustainability in sector through University of Surrey KTP 29 October 2021

Globally renowned creator and supplier of realistic artificial green walls, Vistafolia, has launched a pioneering collaboration with the University of Surrey to create a new base polymer, the material that their artificial plants are made from, ...


DIY Unknowns: UK's most Googled questions during the home renovation boom 27 October 2021

Lockdown gave us more time at home than ever before. For many, this caused us to get home-renovation happy- from building a large-scale extension to redecorating or switching up our home décor.In fact, DIY-related searches on Google increased by a ...


Get your hands on a £50 Dulux Trade Scuffshield Matt voucher  27 October 2021

Dulux Trade is offering decorators the chance to get their hands on its most technologically-advanced, anti-scuff paint - Dulux Trade Scuffshield Matt. Dulux Trade Scuffshield Matt has been precision-engineered to provide the ultimate in scuff ...


Travis Perkins launches data apprenticeships to boost future skills 26 October 2021

Travis Perkins plc, one of the largest suppliers of building materials and equipment, and a leading partner to the construction industry, has launched two new data apprenticeships, including a data fellowship and an advanced data fellowship. These ...


BHETA advises housewares, garden and DIY members on bladed items legislation 25 October 2021

The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) is updating members on the implications of the latest information from Government on the timing and scope of the proposed Offensive Weapons Act (OWA). The proposed legislation affects the sale ...


Covers OTBS employee completes 50km challenge for Kent Hospice in memory of partner 20 October 2021

An employee from Covers OTBS in Bexleyheath has completed a 50-kilometre challenge for charity in memory of her partner. Zoe Elms, a sales representative at the Orpington timber and builders’ merchants, embarked on the Thames Path Challenge ...


Travis Perkins and Northampton Saints celebrate 20 year partnership with special anniversary match 19 October 2021

Travis Perkins, the UK’s largest supplier of building materials to the building and construction industry, alongside all Travis Perkins plc businesses, will celebrate its 20th anniversary as Principal Partner of Northampton Saints Rugby Club at the ...


Toolstation wins £50,000 share of £500,000 prize in annual advertising competition 15 October 2021

Toolstation was among the winners in Ocean’s annual digital creative competition for its bold out-of-home advertising with ‘The World’s Most Supportive Poster.’Britain’s fastest growing suppliers of tools, accessories and building supplies won third ...


Covers donates £30,000 to hospice charities 14 October 2021

Covers Timber & Builders Merchants has donated £30,000 to hospice charities, following the return of its hugely successful fundraising initiative Help for Hospices. The money will be divided between twelve charities. The charities that have ...


Onduline develops Acoustic Rain Simulator to show its roofing sheets are 4x quieter than metal sheeting - on show at Wickes 13 October 2021

Customers at a number of Wickes stores are being invited to test the acoustic properties of Onduline light weight roofing solutions using a specially created ‘rain machine’.The Acoustic Rain Simulator has been developed by Technical Manager Ardit ...


New MKM Peterhead Branch A Big Hit With Customers 12 October 2021

MKM Building Supplies’ new Peterhead branch was music to the ears of the trade and general public earlier this week, when the merchant officially opened the doors of its new flagship branch in North East Scotland.Customers that attended the launch ...


Official opening of Tile Mountain's Liverpool showroom by DIY expert Craig Phillips 11 October 2021

Tile Mountain, the UK's fastest growing tile retailer is officially opening its Liverpool store on Saturday 25th September. Located in Unit 211, Edge Lane Drive, the new showroom spans 12,000 sq ft across two levels and showcases over one thousand ...


Kingfisher releases half year results for the six months ended 31 July 2021 8 October 2021

Highlights include strong financial performance and improved competitive position in key markets; effective management of product availability, logistics and inflation pressures; rapid progress made with ‘fixing’ issues from previous years; delivery ...


The countdown to LANDSCAPE 2021 is on 7 October 2021

The UK’s premier landscaping exhibition is less than a month away - have you registered yet? Hall 12 on 3rd & 4th November at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham - make sure it's in your diary! The LANDSCAPE Show provides the first in-...


Sniffe & Likkit signs up Anna! 7 October 2021

Fast-growing British dog grooming, gifts and treats firm Sniffe & Likkit has announced a partnership with renowned pet behaviour and nutrition expert, Anna Webb. Regularly featured across media such as SKY 1 (for its ‘A Different Breed’ show), ...


Job Vacancy - Key Account Executive - Barrettine Products 7 October 2021

Within this role the Key Account Executive will be working closely with the Divisional Director to drive Barrettine brand sales and develop and target strategic accounts.The Key Account Executive would work closely with Marketing and Lead R&D to ...


Job vacancy - Digital Marketer 6 October 2021

We are an ambitious group of private companies with several websites which we are seeking to optimise and grow sales through. One of our sites is a major success story we want to replicate across the group and grow further.Our sites include ...


Making an impact: How to create double-sided window graphics 5 October 2021

Window graphics are now regarded by many brands as a key part of the marketing mix. These graphics are an inexpensive form of advertising that retailers can easily apply - themselves - to windows in order to capture the attention of passers-by.But ...


Home renovation spend rises as homeowners invest in kitchen projects, Houzz survey finds 5 October 2021

Home renovation spend has grown 36 percent in the last year to a median £15,000, according to the 2021 Houzz & Home survey of more than 3,000 UK respondents. Higher budget projects (with the top 10 percent of project spend) reached £100,000 or ...


Covers reaches finals of trade awards 4 October 2021

Covers Timber and Builders Merchants has reached the finals in four categories of the BMJ Industry Awards 2021. Organised by the Builders Merchants Journal, the awards aim to celebrate the UK merchanting industry and highlight the businesses, brands ...


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