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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

Samac Fixings expands sales team with 2 area sales managers

Samac fixings expands with the appointment of 2 new sales managers. The move means that the nails, screws and fixings supplier can expand its distribution

Atlas Copco opens new calibration laboratory

Atlas Copco has opened a new calibration laboratory, accredited by the UK Accreditation Service (UKAS) to deliver complete audit traceability.

Forgefix owner Dormole acquires majority stake in Harrison & Clough

Toolbank owner Dormole acquires majority stake in Harrison & Clough - one of the UK's largest wholesale distributors of fasteners and fixings

Port of Felixstowe adds new rail destination, East Midlands Gateway

The Port of Felixstowe has added a new rail destination - to the East Midlands Gateway hub, recently created near Castle Donnington

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.

Shimtech Industries acquires Fastener Technology Corp

Shimtech Industries has acquired Fastener Technology Corp, a North Hollywood based supplier of speciality fasteners for aerospace applications.

PennEngineering acquires Tokyo-based Eurotec

Pennsylvania-based PennEngineering has acquired Tokyo's Eurotec Ltd, which will join the existing brands under PennEngineering's corporate umbrella.

MacDermid owner Element Solutions launches coating innovation prize fund

A new coating innovation prize fund has been set up by Element Solutions Inc (owner of MacDermid Enthone) to give a platform for new talent

BHETA Service Provider Forum covers currency, legislative change & maximising the potential of Amazon

BHETA's first Business Service Provider Forum welcomed members to Federation House to showcase its added value and special rate business services.