An outdoors activities centre just outside Croydon is benefiting from Burg-Wächter UK’s ‘Secure Communities Scheme’. The security specialist has come to the aid of the Croydon District Scouts Pinewood Activities Centre, after the company was impressed by an appeal from the centre for the free-of-charge security support that the Secure Communities Scheme affords. Burg-Wächter donated…
BGEN, a specialist, multi-discipline engineering solutions business, has outlined plans to support the recruitment and retention of female employees across the business. Central to the company’s commitment is the creation of a women’s forum to drive meaningful change across the business. At the same time, the company has launched enhanced adoption, maternity, and shared parental…
MKM, the UK’s leading independent builder’s merchant, is pleased to announce the launch of its new dynamic and responsive website – mkm.com. The best-in-class, cutting-edge site utilises world-first technology to offer the most advanced user experience and personalised journey for its customers. With more products and information available than ever before, all at the click…
Scotland’s largest construction trade association, SELECT, is celebrating after winning a prestigious national award for its response to the coronavirus pandemic. The campaigning trade body scooped the award for Best Membership Support Since COVID-19 at the Association Excellence Awards, which recognise the vital work carried out by organisations across the UK. Judges praised the association…
One of Europe’s leading suppliers of smoke, heat and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms, FireAngel, has collaborated with ‘Women in Fire Safety Awards’, to honour the achievements and contributions of all women within the fire safety community. whilst championing for a more progressive industry. This years’ event will be held on 10th November at the Tower…
Following a unique collaboration between the Electrical Safety Roundtable (ESR) and TrustMark, a tool for reporting unsafe and non-compliant electrical work was launched in January 2022. The tool allows electricians and homeowners/householders to report unsafe and non-compliant electrical work via a simple online form. Individuals from across Great Britain have used the form to help…
Wrexham Mineral Cables (WMC) has been shortlisted for the three prestigious sustainability-focused industry awards. The leading manufacturer of fire-resistant mineral insulated cables were shortlisted for the Made in Wales Awards organised by Insider Media (Sustainable/Ethical Manufacturer of the Year), and the upcoming Make UK Manufacturing Awards for the Wales region (Energy and Sustainability category) and…
To mark Recycling Week 2022 (17-23rd October), experts have shared their top bits of advice for tradespeople on how to dispose of each type of waste. Research by IronmongeryDirect, the UK’s largest supplier of specialist ironmongery, found that more than four in five (83%) UK tradespeople aren’t sure exactly which materials can and can’t be…
B.E.G. saved more than 30,000 kgs of greenhouse gas emissions and almost 500 tonnes of resources in one year as it looks to positively contribute to the global issue of tacking climate change. The German lighting controls manufacturer has made using recyclable materials a top priority and was awarded the green certification by environment services…
Scolmore International is delighted to announce that it has picked up three prestigious Supplier of the Year awards from some of the industry’s leading buying groups. The company received the first Supplier of the Year Award at the IBA Buying Group’s trade show and gala dinner held on 22nd September. This was followed by the…