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London Build returns to Olympia London’s Grand Hall for live expo on 17-18 November

London Build is set for a huge return to Olympia London’s Grand Hall for the live Expo on the 17th & 18th November. This is going to be one major celebration as they open our doors to the UK's biggest festival of construction! Much more than ... 
10 November 2021

AMES UK Invest in New Production Facility for Woodshaw

Kelkay acquired the Woodshaw production facilities in Doncaster in late 2018, since when the brand has grown and expanded to become a key element in the AMES UK portfolio. Now, as part of a wider expansion plan for all their UK based manufacturing, ... 
8 November 2021

Staines & Brights Home Hardware wins Home Hardware’s Cookshop Window Dressing competition

We are delighted to announce that Staines & Bright’s Home Hardware (Tiptree) has won Home Hardware’s Cookshop Window Dressing Competition. Bruton’s Home Hardware (Nailsworth) received the runner’s up prize.The competition was introduced to ... 
8 November 2021

Travis Perkins plc partners with Eastleigh College to provide traineeships for young adults

Travis Perkins plc has launched a new partnership with Eastleigh College in Hampshire to provide traineeship opportunities for learners and help more young people into work. This partnership is the first one of its kind in the further education ... 
5 November 2021

Brits race to buy Christmas trees early amidst worries of shortages

Following a huge 60% increase in sales of Christmas trees and decorations in August, new data from luxury artificial tree and decoration brand, Balsam Hill has revealed that demand is not letting up, with Brits continuing to prepare amidst worries ... 
4 November 2021

Travis Perkins fully acquires Staircraft to add new capability for customers

Travis Perkins plc, which is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of building materials and equipment, and a leading partner to the construction industry, has announced that it has fully acquired Staircraft; a market leading company that provides ... 
3 November 2021

LANDSCAPE is Today!

LANDSCAPE's hugely popular CPD Accredited Seminar Programme is underway. Hear top industry professionals speak throughout the two days or come to the PechaKucha Presentations tonight at 5.15pm. Don't forget the Women in industry celebration is ... 
3 November 2021

Nottingham home improvements company named amongst top three in the city

Nottingham-based firm, Stormclad, has been named as one of the top three home improvement companies in the city by review website ThreeBestRated.The company, which has a head office located in Basford, provides and installs windows, doors, ... 
1 November 2021

Vistafolia to drive sustainability in sector through University of Surrey KTP

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, ... 
29 October 2021

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

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 ... 
27 October 2021

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

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 ... 
27 October 2021

Travis Perkins launches data apprenticeships to boost future skills

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 ... 
26 October 2021

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

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 ... 
25 October 2021

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

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 ... 
20 October 2021

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

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 ... 
19 October 2021

Sustainable decking brand partners with UK’s largest independent grass supplier

One of the UK’s largest sustainable decking brands, Composite Prime, has secured the UK’s largest independent artifice grass supplier as a retailer of its luxury products. Grass Direct, which was formed in 2012 and stocks the widest range of ... 
17 September 2021

Dulux predicts wave of hope and optimism as it announces its colour of the year

A desire for a fresh start in 2022 will see people opt for lighter colours, according to Dulux as it revealed the Colour of the Year for 2022, Bright Skies, along with four supporting ColourFutures palettes.The launch is supported by a range of ... 
14 September 2021

More exciting brands confirmed for Glee 2021

With less than a month to go until the doors open on the first in-person Glee event in two years, retailers from across the garden retail sector will be busy planning their trip around the show. These retailers will be pleased to learn that this ... 
8 September 2021

Don’t miss out on Glee, register now!

As Glee 2021 gets set to open its doors at the NEC from 14th – 16th September, retailers and other trade buyers are invited to register online for the first in-person European event for our industry taking place within the last 18 months.More than ... 
7 September 2021

New research shows over 112,000 UK trade businesses have been set up since the first Covid-19 lockdown 

Since the first Coronavirus lockdown was announced on 23rd March 2020, over 112,000 trade businesses have been set up in the UK, new research has revealed. The study, conducted by IronmongeryDirect, one of the UK’s largest suppliers of specialist ... 
7 September 2021
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