City & Guilds recently announced that the Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA) is one of 46 organisations recognised by the 2022 Princess Royal Training Awards. The award endorses the high quality training provided by the Association’s programme of 12 Product Knowledge Modules. HRH The Princess Royal, President of City & Guilds, awards outstanding training and skills…
‘Mix It Match It’ campaign continues this year and aims to raise more funds for those affected by cancer Travis Perkins which is part of Travis Perkins plc and is the UK’s largest distributor of materials to the construction sector, raised £55,000 through the hire of its cement mixers over the last 12 months. The…
Much of the news has been dominated by nerve-wracking figures lately. Autumn appears to be heralding a time of austerity for the UK and with this; business owners and leaders are awaiting the announcement of the autumn budget in the coming weeks. Perhaps more importantly however, businesses across England and Wales are desperate to see…
In her leadership victory speech new PM Liz Truss repeated three times ‘We will deliver’. The delivery expert ParcelHero says business and retail bosses will be holding their breath as she attempts to square the circle by both cutting taxes and funding an energy bill freeze. The home delivery expert ParcelHero says UK businesses, from…
Salford Red Devils’ fans will have the chance to enjoy a pre-play-offs meet and greet today, Tuesday September 6 with three of the squad members chasing Super League glory. Shane Wright, Tim Lafai and Amir Bourouh will appear at the Salford branch of main club partner Selco Builders Warehouse on North Phoebe Street off Regent…
One of the UK’s leading builders merchants has delivered an electric commercial dropside van to its fleet for the first time. As part of its commitment to operate more sustainable transport solutions, Selco Builders Warehouse has been adding cleaner fuel options to its fleet over the last 12 months. The latest development has seen Selco…
Decorating and DIY specialist Leyland SDM has launched an in-house training academy to ensure its new colleagues and existing team members are prepared to offer industry-leading customer service and expert advice. Leyland SDM has launched the fully equipped training facility in Acton, one of its central London stores. New recruits will spend five days at…
Toolstation has been announced as the new headline sponsor for the 2022 On The Tools Awards. The On The Tools Awards relaunch for 2022 to recognise the skill, innovation and resilience of UK tradespeople. Relaunching following a two-year delay due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the awards set out to celebrate the very best of UK…
After 30 years of production, omnichannel retailer Screwfix has announced it will no longer be printing physical copies of its catalogue, instead introducing digital screens in store showing its full 37,000 product range, compared to just 16,000 in the catalogue. The move comes with a commitment to remain responsive and offer Screwfix customers market leading…
Toolstation, one of Britain’s fastest growing suppliers of tools, accessories and building supplies, has completed its latest tie-up with the Volunteer It Yourself (VIY) social enterprise, helping fund the repurposing of vacant units in Redditch town centre into a Youth Hub. Wise Youth Centre, which is based at Market Walk, Redditch (B97 4HN), officially opened…