Darts fans in Wolverhampton have the chance to test their skills against stars Beau Greaves and Stephen Bunting when the pair make a special appearance at a builders merchant next week. PDC Women’s World Matchplay champion Greaves and former Premier League star Bunting are taking part in the Mr Vegas Grand Slam of Darts next…
Travis Perkins, which is part of Travis Perkins plc and is the UK’s largest distributor of materials to the construction sector, is relocating from Devonshire Road to 511 Coldhams Lane on Monday 6th of November. The existing 32 strong team will transfer to the new site, and Travis Perkins has recruited an extra four staff…
Set up in 2013, The Screwfix Foundation has been donating to charities and not-for-profit organisations to help fix, repair, maintain and improve facilities for those in need. Screwfix customers, colleagues and suppliers, have raised an incredible £13m over the last 10 years, which has been donated to more than 2,500 organisations. In the last two…
The Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG), owner of 20 key builders merchant brands across the south of England, has announced changes to its leadership team. With immediate effect, Peter Cudd takes on the role of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Allun Pittingale becomes Chief Operations Officer (COO) for the Group. Peter will be responsible for category, pricing, product information and…
Toolstation has launched a new catalogue showcasing the best offers currently available across its cordless power tool range, with customers being able to enjoy savings of up to £120. Customers will be able to access the new catalogue online and on the Toolstation App, taking advantage of the retailer’s speedy click and collect service which…
At 12 noon Thursday, October 26, the finalists and winners of this year’s Electrical Industry Awards were announced at a virtual ceremony, presented by meteorologist and BBC weather presenter Sarah Keith-Lucas. The Electrical Industry Awards 2023, which is available to watch at www.electricaltimes.co.uk, is supported by IET – Institution of Engineering and Technology, FS Cables, Electrical…
Doncaster and Retford-based plumbing and electrical merchant, Green Bros Ltd, is the latest specialist independent to join National Buying Group (NBG) as the leading buying group continues to step up its recruitment programme. Founded in 2005, Green Bros is a family-run business with branches in Doncaster, South Yorkshire and Retford, Nottinghamshire. Led by brothers, James…
A Bradford builders merchant celebrated its 15-year anniversary by welcoming Lord Mayor Councillor Gerry Barker into the branch as part of a day of celebration. Selco Builders Warehouse, based on Tong Street, first opened its doors in 2008 and today stands as one of the company’s 75 UK branches. To mark the landmark, Selco held…
A family-run business which sparked to life in Halesowen has been chosen as the official installers of the town’s Christmas lights for the seventh year running. Starkey Electrical has once again been entrusted to manage and complete the light installation by the Halesowen Business Improvement District (BID). The Christmas light switch-on, which attracts around 40,000…
Homeowners choose to renovate their home versus move; Fewer than 1 per cent of homeowners cancelled renovation projects. Nearly one in eight homeowners has put their home renovation project on hold (12 per cent), according to a new study from Houzz Inc., the leading platform for home renovation and design, including the all-in-one software solution…