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, regular internal communication, flexible working hours and access to wellbeing support are all improving the current landscape The…
Manrose, a leading British ventilation manufacturer, is delighted to announce it has been named as a winner at the IBA Supplier of The Year 2024 Awards. Voted for by IBA Buying Group members, Manrose won the ‘Most Improved Supplier’ award, reflecting customers’ positive supply experience through the year and the continuous improvement Manrose strives to…
Bridgwater based Toolstation today announces that it has raised £500,000 this year for Macmillan Cancer Support, raising a total of £2.5 million for the charity in under four years. The funds raised will help Macmillan continue to do whatever it takes to provide vital support to people affected by cancer across the UK; the amount…
Clarke Controls’ cutting-edge heating controls designed to help Wickes lower their heating energy use. Zoned systems installed across more than 200 sites across the UK New Energy Management Systems dramatically improve sustainability and cut energy costs Clarke Controls, a leading manufacturer and installer of commercial Energy Management Systems (EMS), is helping Wickes achieve its sustainability…
Discover hundreds of top brands, available in-store, online, and via the Toolstation app Toolstation has introduced its newest catalogue, Catalogue 101, featuring hundreds of top brands, designed to help customers source trade-quality products throughout the year. Following the popularity of its last catalogue, which saw all print copies quickly claimed by customers, Toolstation is once…
Foreign Secretary, David Lammy’s first major foreign policy speech, was a sobering reminder that the impact of climate change will be felt by us all if we don’t do more to tackle it. I applaud the seriousness of his words, which highlighted the true implications of continued rising temperatures, including displaced communities and a worsening…
Screwfix, the leading retailer to the trade, is delighted to announce the opening of its newest store format, Screwfix City. The new format offers even greater convenience to London’s busy tradespeople. Screwfix City stores are based in high footfall areas and provide the essential products customers need to get their jobs done. City stores offer…
Sussex and Kent builder’s merchants launches a novel in-branch initiative to celebrate 40 years in business and raise funds for charity. Established in 1984, Parker Building Supplies unveiled its bespoke radio channel for customers and staff as part of its 40-year anniversary celebrations. Parker’s in-branch radio aims to highlight key initiatives such as its ongoing charitable…
One of the UK’s leading builders merchants has launched a new pilot scheme to offer free ‘MOT’ health checks for its staff and potentially help them avoid serious illness. Selco Builders Warehouse has introduced health screenings for colleagues based at its central Support Centre in Wythall, near Birmingham. Dozens of colleagues have already taken advantage…
Gregg Finlay-Martin, head of customer success at Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) firm Adventoris, the creator of B2B platform SwiftCloud, explores why electrical wholesalers are yet to fully explore the untapped opportunities that new technologies can offer – and how the sector’s hesitancy may have a negative impact on the electrical industry going forward. At a time where…