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Irwin Tools Invites UK Merchants & Retailers To Join In A Celebration
Of Our Tradesmen IRWIN Tools, manufacturer of hand tools and power tool accessories for professional tradesmen, will lead a huge celebration of trade professionals during 2012 and is asking retailers to join them and support the campaign to ‘Show Some Love For Our Tradesmen’. The campaign launched in March 2012 with a dedicated website at
www.nationaltradesmenday.co.uk and continues with a number of merchant and retailer events and trade shows all over the UK and Ireland throughout the year. It culminates in a global ‘National Tradesmen Day’ on 21st September that will officially salute professional tradesmen, and highlight the importance of their work to the Great British Public.
Each ‘IRWIN
Tradesman Event’ will offer customers a variety of incentives to visit the show, including free breakfasts, free Tradesman Packs, limited- edition IRWIN T-Shirts, the opportunity to try out IRWIN’s latest and greatest new products, the chance to win a £100 IRWIN Tool Kit and of course access to fantastic one-off deals on hand
tools and power tool accessories. In addition to the promotional sales deals, retailers who sign up to host an
‘IRWIN Tradesman Event will receive the full support package from IRWIN. This includes exclusive partner status, full ‘IRWINIZATION’ both in store and outside – including the IRWIN Mobile Showroom, demo stations, POS materials and calendar status event on the IRWIN National Tradesman Day website in order to attract customers. The IRWIN Tradesman Days will also feature in a national press, online, social
media and direct mail campaign, with IRWIN also offering sell-through support with a follow-on promotion. ‘National Tradesman Day’ forms part of IRWIN’s long term objective to elevate
the role of tradesmen in society, by creating more experiences with the brand and building loyalty amongst trade professionals.
Reply No. 23 Kreg Tool Company Appoints
Toolstream Ltd Kreg Tool Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Toolstream, LTD as the exclusive distributor of Kreg products in the UK, France, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands.
www.toolstream.com Beginning formally on April 1st, 2012, Toolstream will begin exclusive
responsibility for the sale and distribution of all Kreg products within these markets as well as providing technical support to new and existing customers. Toolstream’s wide reaching distribution channels combined with same day
shipping, and low ordering minimums mean that Kreg products will now be available to a wider range of customers than ever before. About Kreg: Kreg Tool Company is a leading U.S. manufacturer of quality
woodworking tools and an innovative voice in the woodworking community. In 1989, Kreg pioneered the original Kreg Jig®, helping to bring the speed, strength, and simplicity of Pocket-Screw Joinery to the weekend woodworker. Today, Kreg continues in the tradition of innovation and quality craftsmanship with its unique Klamp Table™, Precision Machine Accessories, and full line of Precision Routing Products. Kreg products are currently sold in hundreds of fine woodworking stores and homecenters throughout the U.S., Canada, Australia and the UK.
Reply No.15 30 ToolBUSINESS+HIRE C.K Magma
Girls Hit the Road Again C.K tools, the leading tool supplier, is once again unleashing its C.K Magma Hit Squad on construction sites across the UK to celebrate the premium storage brand’s first birthday. With brains and beauty to boot the C.K Magma Hit Squad will be touching
down on site during May and September to demonstrate the durable range of premium fabric storage and personal protective equipment (PPE) and explain its many benefits. Created for tradesmen keen to present a polished, professional image, C.K Magma was launched in May 2011 and offers optimal functionality with creative style. Tradesmen will be in for a treat as the Hit Squad of rather lovely ladies will have
a truckload of C.K Magma goodies to hand out, as well as news of promotional offers and competitions to win products from the range. The Hit Squad activity kicks off on May 15th in North London, followed by a
visit to the North West on the 17th. The Hit Squad will also be stopping by NMBS in Telford (16th May) and ELEX in Manchester (21st June) to join the C.K Magma team on stands and put the products into the hands of the ends user. To keep track of the C.K Magma ladies’ UK tour, follow their updates and photos on Facebook at C.K Magma.
Reply No. 22
Carl Kammerling International Achieves Investors in People
Accreditation Carl Kammerling International, leading supplier of quality hand tools and security solutions to industrial and consumer markets has been based in Pwllheli for 58 years where it is home to the company’s brands – C.K tools, C.K Magma, Kasp and Avit and currently employs over 80 staff. This latest recognition sees a hat trick of success stories for the hand tool manufacturer, coming on the back of two product award wins since Christmas – Garden Product 2012 for C.K Legend Bypass Pruner at the British Hardware Federation awards and Hand Tool of the Year for the C.K Magma Technicians Tool case plus at the DIY Week awards –and sets the bar high for
2012.The IIP accreditation is the most successful framework for business improvement through people in the UK and recognises the company’s committed approach to staff training and development. Carl Kammerling International joins an exclusive group of UK employers eligible to use and display the sought-after Investors in People logo and plaque, and enjoy its
benefits.Commenting on the award, Helen Halpin, Chairman, Carl Kammerling International said: “This is a fabulous recognition of our commitment to our staff and the
dedicated strategy we have in place for their development and improvement. To be accredited by Investors in People is a vindication of our company values and our brand ethos, and we are delighted.” Simon Jones, Chief Executive of Investors in People UK, said: “This is a fantastic achievement for Carl Kammerling International. I would like
to congratulate the organisation and its people on their commitment to continuous improvement. Investors in People offers a flexible, practical and easy-to-use business improvement tool designed to help organisations and their people enhance performance and meet goals. I hope that more organisations in the area will be encouraged to sharpen their competitive edge by choosing to work with us.”
Reply No. 21
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