Toolstation have created an opulent toolkit to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee. The regal set of tools were created for Toolstation by designer Elizabeth Melinek who has over 20 years experience, and took two days to create. The Crown Tools set includes an adjustable wrench, a claw hammer, a chisel, a trowel and a mixing paddle…
Quartix, one of the leading global suppliers of subscription-based vehicle tracking systems is pleased to announce the launch of Quartix EVolve, a new service designed to help companies manage their transition to electric vehicles. Initially Quartix will launch this service in the UK, but plans to roll out in the US and the rest of…
Leading electrotechnical and engineering services body ECA is urging the industry to fully engage with Government initiatives to decarbonise heat, including the new Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS), launched this week. The BUS offers a grant of up to £5,000 for heating installers and households to replace traditional fossil fuel-powered boilers with more efficient, low-carbon alternatives,…
In response to the lack of women and other under-represented groups in the building services engineering sector – less than 1% of tradespeople are female – leading Awarding Organisation (AO), LCL Awards has launched an Inclusivity Charter for its centres, to encourage them to take steps to make their training facilities welcoming places, with flexible…
Scolmore has launched its biggest and most comprehensive wiring accessories catalogue to date. Containing nearly 25% more content than the previous version, Issue 13 brings together all products in the extensive Click range, including the latest major new product addition – the Elucian by Click Consumer Units range – into one, easy to access reference…
A project to dramatically upgrade the facilities at a Leeds amateur rugby league club has received the backing of one of the UK’s leading builders merchants. Farnley Falcons is currently undertaking a significant round of improvements around its home pitch on Butt Lane after being a recipient of a grant from the Rugby League World…
ETIM UK continued to highlight its contribution to building safety during a panel discussion at Digital Construction Week 2022 recently. The expert panellists, representing both the building materials and electrotechnical sectors, discussed ‘The Golden Thread: the role of merchants, distributors and wholesalers’ and called for a more joined up approach to product data, possibly mandated…
Screwfix’s ambitious expansion plans are continuing at pace with the retailer set to open the doors of its 800th store in June of this year. The omnichannel retailer will create more than 800 jobs by the end of January 2023 with the opening of 80 new stores across the UK and the Republic of Ireland,…
Darts fans will have a unique chance to go head-to-head with three-time World Champion Michael van Gerwen at a London builders merchant. Van Gerwen will be playing members of the public in special nine-dart challenges at the Canning Town branch of Selco Builders Warehouse (E16 4SP) on Wednesday, May 18 between 4.30pm and 6pm. Spot…
The UK’s largest independent builders’ merchant, MKM, has launched a ‘Champions of the Trade League’ social media competition to give one lucky winner the ultimate home viewing experience for the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid, on May 28, 2022. For a chance to win, all you must do is share a photo…