Toolstation, part of Travis Perkins plc and one of the UK’s largest suppliers of tools, accessories and building supplies, raised £663,421 for its charity partner, Macmillan Cancer Support, in 2024. With Toolstation’s donation, Macmillan could pay for 9 nurses for a whole year, helping people living with cancer and their families receive essential medical, practical…
Delivery service to tradespeople in as little as 30 minutes available through the Tradekart app Toolstation is rolling out its rapid delivery service to over 460 stores after successful trial Toolstation, part of Travis Perkins plc and one of the UK’s largest suppliers of tools, accessories and building supplies, is rolling out its rapid delivery…
A Hull-based electrical wholesaler has undergone a seven-figure management buy-out backed by funding from Mercia Debt. AA Jones Electric, which was founded in 2009 and is now one of the region’s leading independents, supplies electrical equipment for domestic and commercial use, as well as industrial automation and controls. The buy-out gives control of the business…
Almost half of warehouse workers struggle with their mental health, but the tide is changing • 42 per cent of warehouse workers’ mental health has suffered as a result of their job role • That figure rises to 60 per cent among workers under the age of 35 • However, restricting out of hours communication,…
Ground source heat pump specialists unite brands and launch mission to deliver heating that’s better for everyone New branding and refreshed look and feel revealed for the UK’s leading ground source heat pump supplier Combining its low carbon heating expertise gives Kensa a unique offer not replicated elsewhere in the UK Changes come as Kensa celebrates…
AWEBB is delighted to announce that tec-supplies has officially joined the AWEBB buying group, as of 1st January 2025. This partnership marks an exciting milestone as tec-supplies transitions from another purchasing group to become part of AWEBB, aligning their growth ambitions with AWEBB’s strategic direction. With over 40 years of experience in the electrical wholesale…
From 1 January 2025, manufacturers, wholesalers and merchants operating in the Republic of Ireland in the electrotechnical, building materials, HVAC and plumbing sectors will benefit from support on the ETIM data standard as Ireland becomes a member of ETIM International. Reflecting this change, ETIM UK is changing its name to ETIM UK and Ireland Limited….
As part of its ongoing commitment to give back to the community in which it works, staff at leading specialist supplier IronmongeryDirect have raised over £6000 in 2024, to support a number of local and national charities, including Basildon Mind and Macmillan Cancer Support. Employees at the Essex-based company took part in fundraising, giving, and…
New data from the ONS reveals 41 per cent of transport & storage sector companies – including couriers, home delivery and logistics firms – report they have no main concerns for their businesses heading into January 2025. All other sectors anticipate a higher number of potential problems, says the home delivery expert Parcelhero The latest…
EnviroVent, one of the UK’s leading ventilation designers and manufacturers, has appointed a new Head of Sales Distribution, Darren Ayres, to enhance customer service for its distribution channels and drive sales. In his new role, Darren, who is based in Peterborough, will head up a team of two Regional Sales Managers and 12 Area Sales…
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