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		<title>A “proper fit” for female tradespeople</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 15:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/carhartt-womens-steel-pants-1-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Addressing an important issue for the sector, Carhartt has announced the launch of its purpose-designed Steel Pants range for women." decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/carhartt-womens-steel-pants-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/carhartt-womens-steel-pants-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/carhartt-womens-steel-pants-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/carhartt-womens-steel-pants-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/carhartt-womens-steel-pants-1-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/carhartt-womens-steel-pants-1.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Addressing an important issue for the sector, Carhartt has announced the launch of its purpose-designed Steel Pants range for women.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/carhartt-steel-pants-trousers-proper-fit-for-female-tradespeople/">A “proper fit” for female tradespeople</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Makita launches “head-to-toe workwear range”</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="229" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/makita-workwear-1-300x229.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Said to be “engineered to the same standards tradespeople expect from its tools,” Makita has launched a new head-to-toe workwear range." decoding="async" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/makita-workwear-1-300x229.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/makita-workwear-1-1024x783.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/makita-workwear-1-768x587.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/makita-workwear-1-1536x1175.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/makita-workwear-1-2048x1566.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Engineered to the same standards tradespeople expect from its tools, Makita has launched a new “head-to-toe” workwear range.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/makita-launches-head-to-toe-workwear-range/">Makita launches “head-to-toe workwear range”</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Overland Shoes kicks off Bobcat Safety Footwear launch with experienced team</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:43:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Overland-shoes-bobcat-peter-lawson-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Overland Shoes has appointed Peter Lawson as Brand Manager to lead the launch of Bobcat Safety Footwear, with further backing from a specialist sales force." decoding="async" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Overland-shoes-bobcat-peter-lawson-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Overland-shoes-bobcat-peter-lawson-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Overland-shoes-bobcat-peter-lawson-768x512.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Overland-shoes-bobcat-peter-lawson-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Overland-shoes-bobcat-peter-lawson-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Overland-shoes-bobcat-peter-lawson.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Overland Shoes has appointed Peter Lawson as Brand Manager to lead the launch of Bobcat Safety Footwear, with further backing from a specialist sales force.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/overland-shoes-kicks-off-bobcat-safety-footwear-launch-with-experienced-team/">Overland Shoes kicks off Bobcat Safety Footwear launch with experienced team</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Overland Shoes responds to market gap with Bobcat Safety Footwear women’s collection</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/overland-shoes-bobcat-safety-footwear-womens-collection-delta-akron-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="The new Bobcat Safety Footwear women’s collection from Overland Shoes is engineered specifically to “deliver the perfect mix of safety, comfort and style for women across all industries.”" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/overland-shoes-bobcat-safety-footwear-womens-collection-delta-akron-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/overland-shoes-bobcat-safety-footwear-womens-collection-delta-akron-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/overland-shoes-bobcat-safety-footwear-womens-collection-delta-akron-768x512.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/overland-shoes-bobcat-safety-footwear-womens-collection-delta-akron-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/overland-shoes-bobcat-safety-footwear-womens-collection-delta-akron-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/overland-shoes-bobcat-safety-footwear-womens-collection-delta-akron.jpg 1900w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>The new Bobcat Safety Footwear women’s collection from Overland Shoes is engineered specifically to “deliver the perfect mix of safety, comfort and style for women across all industries.”</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/overland-shoes-launches-bobcat-safety-footwear-womens-collection/">Overland Shoes responds to market gap with Bobcat Safety Footwear women’s collection</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Overland Shoes lets the cat out of the bag!</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/overland-shoes-bobcat-safety-footwear-underserved-middle-market/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="225" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/overland-shoes-bobcat-safety-footwear-4-300x225.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Promising “bold, disruptive styles and outstanding comfort” while targeting the ‘underserved middle’ segment of the market, Overland Shoes has introduced Bobcat Safety Footwear." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/overland-shoes-bobcat-safety-footwear-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/overland-shoes-bobcat-safety-footwear-4-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/overland-shoes-bobcat-safety-footwear-4-768x576.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/overland-shoes-bobcat-safety-footwear-4-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/overland-shoes-bobcat-safety-footwear-4.jpg 2000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Peter Lawson, Brand Manager for Overland Shoes, explains why the smart money is on the underserved middle market — especially with the launch of Bobcat Safety Footwear.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/overland-shoes-bobcat-safety-footwear-underserved-middle-market/">Overland Shoes lets the cat out of the bag!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Overland Shoes announces the launch of Bobcat Safety Footwear</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 07:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/overland-shoes-bobcat-safety-footwear-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Promising “bold, disruptive styles and outstanding comfort” while targeting the ‘underserved middle’ segment of the market, Overland Shoes has introduced Bobcat Safety Footwear." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/overland-shoes-bobcat-safety-footwear-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/overland-shoes-bobcat-safety-footwear-768x512.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/overland-shoes-bobcat-safety-footwear-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/overland-shoes-bobcat-safety-footwear.jpg 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Promising “bold, disruptive styles and outstanding comfort” while targeting the ‘underserved middle’ segment of the market, Overland Shoes has introduced Bobcat Safety Footwear.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/overland-shoes-announces-the-launch-of-bobcat-safety-footwear/">Overland Shoes announces the launch of Bobcat Safety Footwear</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Carhartt launches new certified Interoperable Kneepads</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/carhartt-launches-new-certified-interoperable-kneepads/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 07:30:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/carhartt-kneepads-030425-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Carhartt asserts that its new, certified Interoperable Kneepads are designed to offer the protection and comfort professional tradespeople need to stay on the job without injury or strain." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/carhartt-kneepads-030425-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/carhartt-kneepads-030425-768x511.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/carhartt-kneepads-030425-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/carhartt-kneepads-030425.jpg 1000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Carhartt asserts that its new, certified Interoperable Kneepads are designed to offer the protection and comfort professional tradespeople need to stay on the job without injury or strain.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/carhartt-launches-new-certified-interoperable-kneepads/">Carhartt launches new certified Interoperable Kneepads</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>NMBS “steps forward to support stricken Troy community”</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 13:42:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="295" height="300" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/nmbs-chris-h-210223-295x300.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="NMBS CEO Chris Hayward has revealed he will be stepping from his current role in early 2026, following a 47-year career at the organisation." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/nmbs-chris-h-210223-295x300.jpg 295w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/nmbs-chris-h-210223.jpg 524w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 295px) 100vw, 295px" /></p>
<p>Following the news that Troy (UK) Limited is in administration, NMBS has “stepped forward to offer immediate support to both independent merchants and suppliers within Troy’s member community.” </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/nmbs-steps-forward-to-support-stricken-troy-community/">NMBS “steps forward to support stricken Troy community”</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Regatta Professional launches new workwear collection for tradeswomen</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 13:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/regatta-workwear-tradeswomen-270924-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="In response to customer demand, Regatta Professional has expanded its range of apparel workwear for tradeswomen." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/regatta-workwear-tradeswomen-270924-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/regatta-workwear-tradeswomen-270924-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/regatta-workwear-tradeswomen-270924-768x512.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/regatta-workwear-tradeswomen-270924-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/regatta-workwear-tradeswomen-270924-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/regatta-workwear-tradeswomen-270924.jpg 1700w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>In response to customer demand, Regatta Professional has expanded its range of apparel workwear for tradeswomen.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/regatta-professional-workwear-tradeswomen/">Regatta Professional launches new workwear collection for tradeswomen</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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