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For every £150 spent in August 2009, Ironmongery Direct will be giving away a tester pack, containing 600 Reisser R2 Cutter woodscrews – completely free of charge. Top brand REISSER is a one of the latest additions to the 600 page catalogues’ specialist Screws & Fixings range, out in September. Due to its sharp 25º point, the Reisser R2 has the ability to penetrate almost all types of timber, meaning tradesmen can immediately get to work without needing to make a pilot hole.
SPECIFICATION SUPPORT Enquire Here
Water management and drainage specialist, ACO Technologies, has strengthened its specification support team in Scotland with the appointment of Adam McKinnon. In a key role, Adam will work closely with contractors and specifiers across the region, explaining how the benefits of ACO’s new, expanded range of specialised surface water management systems can be exploited to meet the rigorous performance and sustainability requirements of forthcoming major national and European water legislation.
MALIBU IS READY TO GO Enquire Here
Magdeburg/Germany. Germany’s Federal Minister of Economics Dr. Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg today gave the official go-ahead for Malibu GmbH & Co. KG’s production plant to begin manufacturing novel solar thin-film modules in Sülzetal (Osterweddingen) near Magdeburg. With this investment of 100 million euros, around 120 new jobs have been created in Saxony-Anhalt, and 30 additional jobs have been created at the research and development site in Bielefeld. Malibu GmbH & Co. KG is a joint venture, with E.ON AG and Schüco International KG each holding a 50% share.
AKW OFFER LIFETIME WARRANTY Enquire Here
AKW MediCare are pleased to announce that they now offer a lifetime warranty against manufacturing and material defects on all non electrical catalogued items. Due to the high level of confidence in the longevity of products AKW feel assured in offering a quibble free lifetime warranty, excluding normal wear and tear, in general domestic applications. Along with the nationwide sales and surveying team offering knowledge and support, unrivalled superiority of service and next working day delivery, this warranty enhances yet another service provided by the customer focused company.
HELPING ROOFERS STAY SAFE Enquire Here
Marley Eternit is warning roofers to stay safe in the sun this summer. With above average temperatures throughout May and predictions from the Met Office that the warmer-than average-spell is set to continue for the summer season, Marley Eternit says it is more important than ever for roofers working under potentially harmful conditions to protect themselves from sun damage. With rainy spells not uncommon throughout the summer months, the UK’s roofers often choose to work throughout the day to make up for the periods when they can’t work, even when the sun is at its hottest.
www.naco.co.uk
Standard & high performance metal louvres, ellipsoid blade sunbreakers, sunscreens, glass louvres for natural and smoke ventilation applications. Supply & fix service.
www.sundeala.co.uk
Recycled, sustainable & unique
Sundeala Manufacture a range of boards made from 100% waste newsprint. Pin boards & notice boards are available in a range of colours and styles. Whiteboards also available from stock. Visit the web site for full details.
NEW CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE Enquire Here
Polypipe Terrain has opened a brand-new Centre of Excellence dedicated to plastic piping technology and related product areas – a move which underlines the commitment that the company makes to its customers. The investment in the new Centre of Excellence reflects the company’s position as a leading UK supplier of plastic piping systems for above-ground drainage, hot & cold water, heating, ventilation and water management applications. Located at Polypipe Terrain’s Aylesford facility in Kent, the new Centre of Excellence represents a unique resource in today’s building products market.
THE FIRST TO STANDARDIZE Enquire Here
Timoleon is the UK’s first specialist underfloor heating company to switch to exclusive use of A-rated pumps for maximum energy efficiency. “Adopting an A standard for system circulators is the logical extension of our emphasis on low carbon solutions,” said Timoleon Managing Director Darren Trivett, announcing the move. “The high efficiency A-rated pumps we will be integrating into all our system designs could potentially save every user up to 30 Kg of carbon per year – per manifold!”
NATIONAL PRIZE GIVEN Enquire Here
When Stevenage resident Ian Moore was using the free www.tilerworldcom service to choose Andy Howard as the tiler to work on his kitchen, he did not imagine that the work might be paid for by somebody else. That is exactly what happened. As the latest lucky winner of
www.tilerworld.com’s monthly free draw, he is receiving back the £320 cost of the project. He was entered automatically into the draw by posting a rating of Andy’s work onto the site. Ian was already delighted with the work carried out by Andy Howard.
RECYCLING ʻCANʼ HELP Enquire Here
Dulux Decorator Centres, the UK’s leading decorating specialist and MHS Commercial Services Ltd in Kent, have joined forces to recycle over half a million empty paint cans in a bid to reduce the quantity of waste material going into landfill. MHS Commercial Services Ltd is recognised as one of the South East’s premier building contractors and is a major provider of building maintenance and repair services to domestic and commercial properties, and social housing throughout Kent and Medway.
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