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Simpson Strong-Tie owner sees sales and profits rise despite currency headwinds
Simpson Strong-Tie owner Simpson Manufacturing saw both sales and profits rise despite the impact of negative currency exchange
Hexstone confirms STF and Icon to move from Bilston
Hexstone Limited has confirmed it is consolidating its wholesaling operations at its Stone site and that it will be closing its STF and Icon Bilston site
B&Q trials 'convenience store' approach in London
The first B&Q convenience store has been launched this month, in Merton, South West London, as the DIY giant adapts to new retail trends
Industrial fasteners market to hit $109.61 billion by 2025; automotive dominates while plastic grows
The global industrial fasteners market is expected to reach $109.61 billion by 2025, with automotive sector and the non-threaded fasteners lead growth
Hilti Group grows sales for 4th year in a row, up 4.3%
Despite slower growth in the global construction sector and currency headwinds for the Swiss franc, Hilti Group grew sales by 4.3% to CHF 5.9 billion
Cologne Hardware Fair confirms "heightened vigilance" as coronavirus concerns ramp up
Amidst concerns over the spread of Coronavirus, the organisers of the Cologne International Hardware Fair have issued a statement
Employers urged to host events for National Apprenticeships Week
Employers are being encouraged to hold events and take part in twitter Q&As for 2020's National Apprenticeships Week to boost interest in the initiative
HB42 sees sales grow 45% & sets sights on NMBS Exhibition
Following a bonanza year for sales growth, Hilton Banks has announced it will be exhibiting its HB42 range of sealant and adhesives at the NMBS Exhibition.
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