Merchant Focus: What Elliotts has been up to
Elliotts can trace its history back some 173 years, yet constant innovation and development are the hallmarks of the family-owned business.
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Market Monitor: construction output on the up
Construction output is forecast to increase 5.3% in 2015 and 17.8% by 2018 according to the latest forecasts from the Construction Products Association.
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Timber Buying Group promises a fresh approach to timber purchasing
PBM talks to TBG Director Allan Durning about how the group is proposing a new template for trading.
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Ridgeons’ Martyn Kenworthy discusses the issues surrounding site security
Keen to get the latest industry perspective on minimising risk, PBM spoke to Martyn Kenworthy, Group Loss Prevention Manager at Ridgeons.
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Upselling with high performance timber windows
With an eye on the trade’s evolving requirements, JELD-Wen’s Tony Pell provides an update on the latest innovations in window manufacturing.
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Three tips for opening up door sales
Simon Johnson, Sales Director at JB Kind, gives his top three tips that could change merchants’ bottom lines.
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Tool bags and storage equipment for the trade
Hyde’s John Richards wonders how many of your customers are guilty of purchasing a new tool bag in haste, only to find out that it’s just not up to the job.
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Innovation and opportunities in roof windows
Fakro’s Andrew Cross explains how an understanding of market trends, design innovation and performance requirements will pay dividends for merchants.
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New developments for KCS customers
New business Pimlico Plumbing & Heating Merchants and the established TBS Building Supplies have both recently turned to Kerridge Commercial Systems.
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BMF discusses depth of training provision
Spring is a busy time for training and events in the BMF calendar, with a host of training days on offer at regional centres.
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