Makita says thanks
“A big, big thank you to everyone in the construction industry who has supported our fund raising efforts for the Breast Cancer Care charity...
Head of the line: Steadmans upgrade Carlisle HQ
Leading building products manufacturer Steadmans has invested £500,000 in a state-of-the-art slitting line at its HQ in Warnell, Carlisle.
The new line, for cutting narrow...
Feel the power
Power tool manufacturer Makita introduces three mains powered grinders with increased motor power, lighter weight and slim-line body and gear housings to give greater...
Stead-y growth
Leading one-stop-shop building products manufacturer Steadmans has promoted Darren Hall to the post of sales and operations manager for Scotland and Ireland.
Darren, who has...
Cladding in profile
The A. Proctor Group’s Silverwood timber cladding is now being used by the Accord Group which has an award-winning factory called LoCaL Homes to...
CladFrame’s unique cladding rail support bracket
CladFrame is a cladding/façade support system that features a unique cladding rail support bracket engineered to provide a universal solution to façades, whatever the...
Take the biscuit
A new production facility at McVities in Glasgow has started out on a firm footing with the installation of a range of hygienic floor...
Juke box hits – Polypipe fundraiser
A team of staff from plastic piping systems manufacturer Polypipe are heading to Barcelona in a musical-themed taxi as part of an initiative to...
Top of the class
The recent upgrade of the solid walls at Devoran School in Cornwall required a solution for the window openings with mimimum loss of space,...
Instarmac on show at Traffex exhibition
Instarmac showcased its innovative range of asset management solutions from its Ultracrete brand at Traffex 2013. This included the HAPAS approved manhole reinstatement system...
The cutting edge – Stanton Bonna
Stanton Bonna, a manufacturer of concrete and GRP products for the construction industry, has four petrol disc cutters running on every shift at its...
Go with the flow: Freefoam announce addition
Freefoam, a leading manufacturer of a wide range of innovative products for the building industry in UK, Ireland and Mainland Europe, announce the addition...
Simply the best
Glasgow’s McKay Roofing scooped the ‘Teamkal Contractor of the Year 2013’ award at Kalzip’s Teamkal conference and awards. Managing Director Ian McKay is pictured...
Ahead on points
The importance of sustainability is being tackled by Schueco UK with the launch of two aluminium systems as part of its corporate initiative known...
Easy access: Cembrit & Tas form agreement
Cembrit, the corrugated sheet specialist, has developed a new relationship with TAS Building Supplies, located in Castle Douglas, Scotland.
This affiliation sees TAS stocking Cembrit’s...
Proctor in Europe to work on new project to cut carbon emissions
The A. Proctor Group is to work on a new European-wide project to cut carbon emissions from properties in historic urban districts by upgrading...
It’s looking good
Emma Anderson, a former chemist with a background in coatings, knew conventional paint would not fit the bill when it was time for her...
Dumfries delight
BRE A+ rated monocouche render by Saint-Gobain Weber has been specified for a private new-build property in Dumfries.
The exterior façade is rendered with weber.pral...
New from Kawneer – Fire range extended
A fire resistant enhancement of its traditional curtain walling systems and premium range of doors has been launched by leading architectural aluminium systems supplier...
The main chance – installation course for specialist sub-contractors
To meet the increasing trend for main contractors to influence the specification process, Kawneer now includes them in its installation course traditionally aimed at...
