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Merchant sales stay strong through third lockdown
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Builders merchants’ sales remained strong as the country went through the third lockdown caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the latest Builders Merchants Building Index report. Merchants’ sales to the interior trades have not fared well during the third lockdown, according to the BMBI. Year-on-year growth was driven primarily by three product categories: Timber […]

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Modern Operating Systems – Corner Cubicle | Dream.In.Code
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Woohoo, I just picked up a copy of Tanenbaum's Modern Operating Systems at a used textbooks store for $5! This book, different edition though. It's basically brand new, I was pretty surprised to find it. :^:/>. Is This A Good …

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Williams goes to Harrow
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Williams & Co, the Southern based independent, trade only plumbing and heating wholesaler is opening another store in early July, bringing the total number to 31.

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Bushboard Supports Job-seeking Veterans
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Worktop and bathroom panel manufacturer Bushboard has recruited ex-military personnel for several key roles within the company. “We used an agency that specialises in ex-military job seekers,” said Lindy Tegg, HR manager. “We find that ex forces people are committed, hardworking, self-motivated and happy to take a high level of responsibility – all qualities as […]

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Grant UK appoints Stuart McWhinnie as technical design manager
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Grant UK has appointed a technical design manager as part of its ongoing programme to develop and expand the renewable product customer support available through the Company. This new role has been filled by Stuart McWhinnie who will now head the Design and Specification Team at Grant UK. This Department, which consists of technical advisors, […]

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Graham Plumbers Merchant sells to Wolseley and UK Plumbing Supplies
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The UK plumbers merchant market contracted again with the sale of  Saint Gobain’s Graham Plumbers Merchant business to competitors Wolseley and UK Plumbing Supplies. The latter will take the majority of the Graham branches, as well as the Graham brand name and website, with a smaller number of branches will be divested to Wolseley. The transactions […]

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19,500 Kenyans die each year due to poor sanitation | Aqua …
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19,500 Kenyans die each year due to poor sanitation. Plumbing and toilets have become so integrated in our lives that we forget what life would be like without them. Unfortunately, the threat of non-existent plumbing … A spokesperson from ANF, said: “One of our water projects is taking place in the Endoinyion Community where we […]

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