The EDA’s 3rd Digitalisation Forum and 1st Digitalisation Awards, celebrating excellence in product data, took place recently in the City of London, attended by over 100 delegates from UK wholesalers, manufacturers, and solution providers. The event is designed to help UK wholesalers future-proof their businesses by sharing the latest thinking on the ecommerce landscape, their…
Two amateur darts players from Cardiff fulfilled their sporting dreams – by taking to the stage in front of hundreds of people at one of the game’s biggest professional events. Carpenter Gary Lloyd and friend Matt Bester enjoyed a leg of darts at the Grand Slam of Darts in Wolverhampton after winning a competition by…
A charity that aims to empower disadvantaged communities in Africa with quality IT school resources, has received a donation of over 300 computer items from the UK’s leading specialist ironmongery supplier, IronmongeryDirect and its sister company, electrical supplier, ElectricalDirect. The two companies, part of the Mantuan Group, have donated over 300 items of IT equipment…
One of the UK’s leading builders merchants will bring a £3,000 boost for Rochester charities and community groups when it opens a new branch in the area next month. Selco Builders Warehouse will open the doors to its 72nd UK branch on Anthony’s Way on Medway City Estate on December 6. The opening will create…
When the clocks turn back every autumn, sales of site lighting skyrocket – as contractors are suddenly faced with darker evenings, shorter days and less natural light on site. Both contractors and wholesalers alike are often caught unawares by the change (thanks to busy work schedules and the end-of-summer trade counter rush) and as a…
As Scotland prepares for its second coronavirus cold snap, the Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has urged the sector to focus on health and safety to protect colleagues, customers and families from another winter of discontent. The collective warns that COVID-19 is still a serious threat and vaccinations can only help so much – insisting…
ESP is proud to announce that it has been awarded BAFE (British Approvals for Fire Equipment) accreditation for its fire design service. BAFE is the independent registration body for Third Party Certified fire safety service providers across the UK, and ESP now appears on the National BAFE Fire Safety Register. BAFE manages and maintains a…
Digitalisation has transformed every sector in recent years. The implementation of technologies like artificial intelligence and automation have streamlined processes, improved data accuracy, and allowed businesses in every industry to become more efficient. One sector that has been slow in its adoption of technology is logistics and haulage. In a pre-pandemic PwC survey, only 28 per cent of transport and logistics…
Latest addition to leadership team supports company ambitions OGL Group is proud to announce the appointment of Claire Jones, Head of Software Sales, to its leadership team, as part of a company-wide senior-level recruitment drive, resulting from the business’ strong performance, and its strategy to deliver an ambitious five-year growth plan. Claire, who celebrated her…
The acronym HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) has been widely used in the UK over the past few years. With lots of smart technologies invented for home and commercial buildings, there has led to an increased demand for these systems. These technologies not only keep buildings nice and toasty while working but also condition…