Leading security brands Chubb Locks Custodial Services (CLCS), Intelligent Locking Systems (ILS) and Pickersgill-Kaye (Kaye) have formed as the High Security & Safety group, a new division of ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland. As strong, heritage brands in the high security and rail industries, CLCS, ILS and Kaye each offer their own specialisms […]

Group revenue at builders and plumbers merchant group Travis Perkins rose 3.2% to £6.9bn for the financial year ended December 31 2019, the group announced this morning (March 3). Sales were 3.8% ahead on a like-for-like basis, driven by a good performance from the Merchant businesses despite the challenging market environment, with continued excellent growth […]

Builders merchant group Travis Perkins is to close around 165 branches across its business as a response to the continued challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, consequent lockdown and likely UK recession. The group issued a trading update and liquidity update this morning (June 15) to say that the actions, which will affect around 8% of […]

Integrated Collector-Storage: Also referred to as a batch collector, the integrated collector-storage system consists of an insulated box that contains multiple black tanks or tubes. First, water is heated in the solar collector, and …

Installation, delivery, assembly, and reconfiguration of any modular furniture, office cubicle systems, filing systems and cubicle workstations. Installation of all shelving, mobile filing, high-density data storage, and racking …

A programme of fundraising activities led by staff at plumbing, heating and bathrooms wholesaler Primaflow F&P has resulted in cumulative donations of £30,000 to the company’s current charity partner, Alzheimer’s Society.   Spanning the past three years, the fundraising drive encompassed a range of physical activities including marathons, walks, mountain treks and cycle rides – […]

Builders merchant group Travis Perkins saw its 2018 sales rise to £6,741m, an increase of 4.8% against a market backdrop of considerable uncertainty. Sales and operating profit improved in the General Merchanting division in H2, and whilst the UK DIY market was particularly challenging due to both macro and competitive pressures, the Wickes business’ performance […]