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		<title>The next level of supplier partnerships</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/mirka-deros-rs-floor-sanding-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Mirka’s Ryan Jones outlines how supply chain expectations are increasing, necessitating additional supplier support to build product knowledge among branch teams and facilitate practical training for staff and customers alike." decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/mirka-deros-rs-floor-sanding-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/mirka-deros-rs-floor-sanding-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/mirka-deros-rs-floor-sanding-768x511.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/mirka-deros-rs-floor-sanding-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/mirka-deros-rs-floor-sanding-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/mirka-deros-rs-floor-sanding.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Mirka’s Ryan Jones outlines how supply chain expectations are increasing, necessitating additional supplier support to build product knowledge among branch teams and facilitate practical training for staff and customers alike.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/the-next-level-of-supplier-partnerships/">The next level of supplier partnerships</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Raising the floor on trade solutions</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="201" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/palio-by-karndean-4-300x201.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Palio by Karndean outlines its next generation luxury vinyl flooring and support services for merchants alongside discussing its recent “brand evolution”." decoding="async" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/palio-by-karndean-4-300x201.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/palio-by-karndean-4-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/palio-by-karndean-4-768x514.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/palio-by-karndean-4-1536x1027.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/palio-by-karndean-4-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/palio-by-karndean-4.jpg 1576w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Palio by Karndean outlines its next generation luxury vinyl flooring and support services for merchants alongside discussing its recent “brand evolution”.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/raising-the-floor-on-trade-solutions/">Raising the floor on trade solutions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Setcrete appoints new National Sales Manager</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/setcrete-appoints-new-national-sales-manager/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="201" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/setcrete-michael-hoe-300x201.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Setcrete, the subfloor preparation and tiling installation products manufacturer, has appointed Michael Hoe as its new National Sales Manager." decoding="async" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/setcrete-michael-hoe-300x201.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/setcrete-michael-hoe-1024x688.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/setcrete-michael-hoe-768x516.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/setcrete-michael-hoe-1536x1031.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/setcrete-michael-hoe-2048x1375.jpg 2048w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/setcrete-michael-hoe-765x510.jpg 765w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Setcrete, the subfloor preparation and tiling installation products manufacturer, has appointed Michael Hoe as its new National Sales Manager.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/setcrete-appoints-new-national-sales-manager/">Setcrete appoints new National Sales Manager</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>New Setcrete website &#8220;simplifies product selection&#8221;</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 07:30:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="222" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/setcrete-220425-300x222.png" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Setcrete, the high performance levelling compound manufacturer, has launched a new website designed to simplify product selection." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/setcrete-220425-300x222.png 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/setcrete-220425-768x568.png 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/setcrete-220425.png 970w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Setcrete, the high performance levelling compound manufacturer, has launched a new website designed to simplify product selection.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/new-setcrete-website-simplifies-product-selection/">New Setcrete website &#8220;simplifies product selection&#8221;</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Setcrete support “ranks highly” with merchants</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 11:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/setcrete-tippers-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Setcrete cites services singled out by merchant customers as “key benefits in helping to sell the company’s products more effectively.”" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/setcrete-tippers-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/setcrete-tippers-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/setcrete-tippers-768x513.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/setcrete-tippers-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/setcrete-tippers-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/setcrete-tippers-765x510.jpg 765w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Setcrete cites services singled out by merchant customers as “key benefits in helping to sell the company’s products more effectively.”</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/setcrete-support-ranks-highly-with-merchants/">Setcrete support “ranks highly” with merchants</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Setcrete: preventing flooring fails</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 08:30:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/setcrete-1-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Setcrete&#039;s Peter Wilson outlines how merchants can help their customers navigate flooring preparation problems." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/setcrete-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/setcrete-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/setcrete-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/setcrete-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/setcrete-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/setcrete-1-765x510.jpg 765w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Setcrete's Peter Wilson outlines how merchants can help their customers navigate flooring preparation problems whilst outlining the add-on sales customers will thank you for.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/setcrete-preventing-flooring-fails/">Setcrete: preventing flooring fails</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Tippers hails Setcrete product training and in-branch support</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2024 11:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/tippers-setcrete-180124-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Tippers has hailed the product training and in-branch support provided by Setcrete in helping it achieve &quot;record levelling compound sales&quot; across its 12 branches." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/tippers-setcrete-180124-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/tippers-setcrete-180124-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/tippers-setcrete-180124-768x513.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/tippers-setcrete-180124-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/tippers-setcrete-180124-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/tippers-setcrete-180124-765x510.jpg 765w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Tippers Builders Merchants has hailed the product training and in-branch support provided by Setcrete in helping the merchant to achieve record levelling compound sales across its 12 branches located in the Midlands.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/tippers-hails-setcrete-product-training-and-in-branch-support/">Tippers hails Setcrete product training and in-branch support</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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