United Kingdom

Hilti Group grows sales for 4th year in a row, up 4.3%

Despite slower growth in the global construction sector and currency headwinds for the Swiss franc, Hilti Group grew sales by 4.3% to CHF 5.9 billion

Cologne Hardware Fair confirms "heightened vigilance" as coronavirus concerns ramp up

Amidst concerns over the spread of Coronavirus, the organisers of the Cologne International Hardware Fair have issued a statement

Employers urged to host events for National Apprenticeships Week

Employers are being encouraged to hold events and take part in twitter Q&As for 2020's National Apprenticeships Week to boost interest in the initiative

HB42 sees sales grow 45% & sets sights on NMBS Exhibition

Following a bonanza year for sales growth, Hilton Banks has announced it will be exhibiting its HB42 range of sealant and adhesives at the NMBS Exhibition.

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.

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.