Building and Construction
New Wickes Chairman appointed ahead of Travis Perkins de-merger
A new Wickes Chairman - Christopher Rogers - has been appointed ahead of the retailer's demerger with parent Travis Perkins
NMBS forms new partnership with TTF
The National Merchant Buying Society (NMBS) and the Timber Trade Federation (TTF) are forming a new partnership from January 2020.
Sustainability and modular construction on the agenda in the Middle East
The latest edition of the construction-focused Big 5 Dubai had modular construction and the environment firmly on the agenda
Gesipa owner SFS buys German fastener business mbe
SFS has grown its fastening expertise with the acquisition of mbe - specialist in painted fasteners for high performance facade systems
Screwfix rolls out first 3 stores across Ireland
Screwfix has officially opened in Ireland with the roll out of its first three stores ahead of Christmas to support its online business Screwfix.ie.
Goebel now offering high speed steel (HSS) cobalt drill bits
Goebel expands range with high speed steel (HSS) cobalt drill bits and an extension of its signature GO-Lock Interlocking Structural Blind Rivet line-up
Torque Magazine to exhibit at Cologne Hardware Show for first time
Making its debut, Torque Magazine is to exhibit at Cologne Hardware Show, a key tool and fastener exhibition taking place March 2020.
CFA sets dates for Approved Tester Courses for Q1 & Q2 2020
The CFA has outlined its Approved Tester Courses for the first half of 2020, with courses taking place with DeWalt, Rawlplug, fischer, Hilti, ITW & Ejot.
Atlas Copco celebrates 100th year in the UK
2019 is Atlas Copco's 100th year in the UK which it has celebrated with a series of events honouring the past and looking ahead at future industrial trends
Torque Tested: Karbonhex Work Gloves
Peter Brett gives Karbonhex work gloves the Torque Tested treatment and reviews the workgloves including 3 of the key Karbonhex glove options for the trades
Jewson Live lines up 5th edition at NEC, Birmingham
Jewson Live is returning to the NEC, Birmingham for the fifth time, with 150 brands, competitions, advice for businesses, giveaways and more