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Jewson Civils Frazer and
Minster awarded FORS Gold
Jewson Civils Frazer and Minster have been awarded FORS Gold accreditation for the logistics operation at their dual-branded Croydon branch.
The Fleet Operator
Recognition Scheme (FORS) is a voluntary accreditation scheme for fleet operators which aims to raise the level of quality within fleet operations, and to showcase best practice in safety, efficiency, and environmental protection. Gold is the highest accreditation awarded by FORS.
Chloe Watson, regional logistics manager for Jewson Civils Frazer and Minster, said: “We are pleased that the fleet operations at Jewson Civils Frazer and Minster Croydon have achieved FORS Gold status. We work hard to manage our work-related road risk (WRRR) and it is great that our first-class standards in this area have been recognised. “We take our
responsibility to other road users and the
environment very seriously and have made significant investments to ensure that our vehicles and drivers maintain the highest safety and environmental standards possible.”
Grant & Stone opens new plumbers’ merchant
IBMG’s plumbing and heating division announced the opening of its latest Grant & Stone plumbers’ merchant and bathroom showroom located on Nuffield Way, Abingdon, Oxfordshire.
The 10,000 ft site includes a plumbing and heating trade counter offering an extensive range of plumbing and heating supplies supported by specialist advice, and a showroom displaying a range of bathroom fitting and bathroom products. IBMG’s plumbing and heating
division will be opening branches in Bedford and Bletchley in early 2022, with further branches planned throughout the year. Matt Bland, managing director of IBMG’s plumbing and heating division, said: “Grant & Stone have a strong presence in and around Oxford and across the
Travis Perkins opens relocted
Cheltenham branch The Mayor of Cheltenham, Councillor Steve Harvey, visited Travis Perkins’ new branch in Cheltenham following the builders merchants’ site relocation. At 2.5 acres, the site includes a Benchmarx kitchen showroom, a new plumbing, heating and bathroom range, and a tool hire service.
The site is a low-carbon branch and it boasts solar panels, electric charging points, electric forklift trucks and a heat source pump. The Mayor of Cheltenham, Councillor Steve Harvey said: “I was absolutely delighted to be invited to open the revitalised and updated Travis Perkins Branch
Thames Valley. However, we noted that Abingdon and its surrounding area was seriously underserved and that flagged an opportunity for us. We were fortunate to be able to appoint a great local manager in Chris Wiskin and together, we built the branch based on his knowledge of the local community’s requirements. Although the Group has grown, we remain fiercely independent in our approach, outlook and dealings with customers – it is the reason for our success.”
in Mead Road. My appreciation goes to Sean Watson for the tour and meeting so many enthusiastic staff.”
Travis Perkins’ branch manager, Sean Watson, said: “We’re really excited to be opening the doors to our newly relocated site. At 2.5 acres the site is huge and will serve as a
109 year old Suffolk merchant to close
A builders merchant in Suffolk is to close after 109 years, blaming the impact of both Covid-19 and supply- chain issues.
Bussens & Parkin in Mildenhall in Suffolk, which has a kitchen and bathroom showroom as well as the
merchants, had “no choice” according to owner ken Thompson. “Closure during the pandemic hit us hard... and when we couldn’t get the products, trade stopped,” he told the BBC. Once the lockdowns ended, trade “started off steady” but then Brexit supply issues hit, as well as access to white goods, stopping business. Thompson has owned the King Street business since 2000, with a short break from 2015 to 2016. He now plans to retire, saying: “We’re not closing through choice and it’s the staff I feel sorry for.”
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one-stop shop for everyone’s building and construction needs. We’re situated in a really ideal location that will serve the local community.”
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