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Lockdown learning still leads to exam success
Encouraging start to 2021 for TP
Travis Perkins plc’s first quarter trading update shows the group had an encouraging start to the year. It also stated that the Wickes demerger was on track for completion on April 28.
The company’s positive start to 2021 was driven by strong RMI demand with Group (excluding Wickes) like-for-like sales growth of 17.4% and 11.8% on a two-year like-for-like basis.
Above (from left): Russwood’s Thea Jones, Michael Russell, John Russell, Naomi Russell and Gareth Davies
Great success in wood science exams have been announced for students studying with training provider TFT Woodexperts Ltd, as the latest results for the Level 4 Certificate in Wood Science and Timber Technology have been declared.
Nine candidates from across the UK timber sector, representing Arbor Forest Products, James Latham plc, Palmer Timber and Russwood, together with an independent flooring consultant, achieved their qualifications after one of the most difficult years ever for training and education.
After a modified “blended learning” programme, involving three tutors and comprising both virtual and face-to-face tutorials, the candidates sat two intensive examination papers and gained three Passes, two Merits and four Distinctions between them.
“I am extremely proud of the
accomplishments of our team, in achieving this qualification,” said Russwood’s managing director John Russell. “Our clients’ commitment to our new
Covid-safe training methodology has been reflected in these excellent results,” added Woodexperts’ commercial manager Jan Antonovics. “And we would like to thank all who were involved, for responding to the practicalities of conducting examinations remotely for the first time, and having the ability to integrate this project into the day-to-day running of their businesses so effectively.” These results bring the number of successful candidates, achieving their Level 4 Certificate in Wood Science and Timber Technology, to almost 100 students. “Our aim is to bring the highest possible level of science, technology and the understanding of timber and the use of wood as a material to our industry,” said Woodexperts’ director, Jim Coulson. “This will be continuing into 2021, as we have a further 11 students from five other timber trade businesses all over the country preparing for another exam.”
For more information on education and training visit
www.woodexperts.com
BWF Fire Door Alliance launches campaign
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Fire Door Alliance has launched an awareness campaign, Be Certain, Be Certified, to highlight the importance of third-party certification of fire doors in improving fire safety standards across the UK. The campaign addresses a “clear lack of understanding” over what certification is and the role it plays in protecting lives. Be Certain, Be Certified calls for the adoption of third-party certification of fire doors throughout all UK buildings to raise the standards of fire door safety and
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help protect lives. It also provides detailed information on fire door safety ahead of upcoming legislation – the Fire Safety Bill and Building Safety Bill – which will strengthen regulation over fire safety for all building types.
An informational platform, Be Certain, Be Certified offers guidance and resources to anyone who is responsible for specifying fire doors in any UK building.
For more information, visit: https://
firedoors.bwf.org.uk/be-certain-be-certified/
The update shows good like-for-like growth in merchanting and plumbing and heating, up 15.5% and 11.4% respectively, underpinned by sales retention from the 2020 restructuring programme Toolstation growth has continued to accelerate, with like-for-like sales up 42.0% The ongoing strong performance in
Wickes saw like-for-like sales up 19.7%. There was excellent growth in core business of 38.5% partially offset by DIFM (do-it-for-me), which was down 25% on a like-for-like basis due to showroom closures. “We are encouraged by the robustness of the RMI market and the continued recovery in our other key end markets,” said Nick Roberts, chief executive. “However, at this early stage in the year, our expectations remain unchanged as we continue to make progress on the delivery of our longer-term strategic plans.”
Composite Prime launches software
Wood-plastic composite decking and cladding products specialist Composite Prime, has launched a free online platform to virtually plan and design outdoor spaces. The Yorkshire-based business has invested £20,000 in Prime Design, a piece of innovative software which allows homeowners to design their garden independently.
The new software has also been created for landscaping professionals, Composite Prime stockists and installers to obtain a realistic, 3D-rendered view of their decking products, prior to installation on site.
It can be accessed via the Composite Prime website (
https://www.composite-
prime.com/), and allows users to build decking virtually, using different colour options, products and sizes, to generate a full bill of materials and provide professionals with a quote for customers.
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