A new ONS survey reveals only 3.9 per cent of transport & storage sector companies say they are concerned about the impact of a cyber attack over the next 12 months. The home delivery expert parcelhero warns the sector must not get complacent about the dangers of being hacked. The latest Office for National Statistics…
To boost support for businesses that are keen to adopt the ETIM data standard in the UK and Ireland, Phil Thompson, former Procurement Data Manager at NG Bailey, the UK’s largest independent engineering and infrastructure services provider, has joined the team as Manager – ETIM UK and Ireland Limited. This is a new role reflecting…
Ideal Heating has confirmed its continued support for Andy’s Man Club (AMC), strengthening a partnership that puts men’s mental health front and centre – and uses Ideal’s reach in the trade to signpost men towards support. With more than 87,000 installers across the UK and a big presence in a male-dominated industry, Ideal Heating is…
AWE Europe Ltd is proud to announce its appointment as the exclusive UK Residential Distribution Partner for RAY Lighting, with stock now available. This strategic collaboration marks a significant milestone in expanding the accessibility of RAY’s innovative lighting solutions across the UK’s residential installation market. Shining a Light on a New Era in Residential Illumination…
Customers can now see at a glance the recycled steel content and greenhouse gas emissions linked to the production of every pair of forged pliers from KNIPEX, making it easy to factor sustainability into purchasing decisions. The information appears directly on product pages on the KNIPEX website, showing two clear values: the proportion of recycled…
WISKA UK Ltd is proud to announce that it has been awarded the coveted Supplier of the Year title at the 2025 IBA Trade Show and Gala Awards, held on Thursday 18th September 2025 at Whittlebury Hall, in a prestigious event celebrating the best in the industry. For an incredible third consecutive year, WISKA UK…
Capital on Tap surveyed 250 small business owners across the UK to explore their attitudes towards exit strategies, the types of exits they consider, and how far in advance owners are thinking about leaving their business. Nearly half of business owners consider selling their business to a third-party buyer 22% of owners believe an exit…
Travis Perkins, the UK’s largest builders’ merchant, is celebrating the halfway point of its three-year charity partnership with Alzheimer’s Society and Alzheimer’s Scotland, with customers and colleagues across the business raising over £300,000. The partnership, voted for by colleagues, is designed to raise vital funds for care, support and ground-breaking research, while also raising awareness of…
ABB has opened a new manufacturing and R&D facility in Nottingham, U.K., to expand research and development and production of its Furse® earthing and lightning solutions. These advanced products help safeguard critical infrastructure against lightning strikes and electrical surges, preventing costly damage and disruption. The $35 million (£27 million) investment will enable ABB to meet…
Sirius Buying Group, one of the UK’s major buying groups in the electrical appliance and kitchen retail industry is proud to announce the exciting new partnership with the British Independent Retailers Association, where Members to the group are automatically subscribed to Bira on sign-up. The new partnership between Sirius and Bira, was unveiled at the…