Building and Construction

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

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.

Sustainability and modular construction on the agenda in the Middle East

The latest edition of the construction-focused Big 5 Dubai had modular construction and the environment firmly on the agenda

Gesipa owner SFS buys German fastener business mbe

SFS has grown its fastening expertise with the acquisition of mbe - specialist in painted fasteners for high performance facade systems

Screwfix rolls out first 3 stores across Ireland

Screwfix has officially opened in Ireland with the roll out of its first three stores ahead of Christmas to support its online business Screwfix.ie.

Goebel now offering high speed steel (HSS) cobalt drill bits

Goebel expands range with high speed steel (HSS) cobalt drill bits and an extension of its signature GO-Lock Interlocking Structural Blind Rivet line-up

Torque Magazine to exhibit at Cologne Hardware Show for first time

Making its debut, Torque Magazine is to exhibit at Cologne Hardware Show, a key tool and fastener exhibition taking place March 2020.

CFA sets dates for Approved Tester Courses for Q1 & Q2 2020

The CFA has outlined its Approved Tester Courses for the first half of 2020, with courses taking place with DeWalt, Rawlplug, fischer, Hilti, ITW & Ejot.

Atlas Copco celebrates 100th year in the UK

2019 is Atlas Copco's 100th year in the UK which it has celebrated with a series of events honouring the past and looking ahead at future industrial trends

Torque Tested: Karbonhex Work Gloves

Peter Brett gives Karbonhex work gloves the Torque Tested treatment and reviews the workgloves including 3 of the key Karbonhex glove options for the trades