NEWSROUND Andrew Mitchell MP visits new Travis Perkins branch
Sutton Coldfield’s Andrew Mitchell MP has visted the newly opened branch of builders merchant Travis Perkins in Minworth.
The brand new 2.25 acre site at Forge Lane, Minworth includes a tools and plant hire section, up to 50 different types of bricks and an extensive landscaping display. Boasting extensive bricks, timber and blocks, it offers a fast and convenient one hour click and collect service and next day delivery.
Branch manager Mark Burns said: “We’re really excited to be opening the doors today. At 2.25 acres the site is huge and will serve as a one-stop shop for everyone’s building and construction needs. We’re situated in a really ideal location that serves Minworth, Sutton Coldfield and Erdington. “With demand for construction and building at an all-time high, the opening of our new branch couldn’t come at a better time.”
Smith Brothers continues growth
Independent HVAC merchant Smith Brothers has opened a new branch in Sheffield and revealed plans for further depots in Cambridge and High Wycombe, taking the company to 17 branches across the UK. SBS Sheffield is located on
Tinsley Park Close, just off junction 34 on the M1 and is managed by Lee Burgin, who has over 22 years of knowledge and experience within the HVAC industry having previously worked for BSS. He said: “My plans for SBS Sheffield is to make the branch the first choice for customers in Sheffield and the surrounding areas.” Opening in November, the High Wycombe branch is located
Kudos opens new Cheshire warehouse and showroom
Cumbrian shower products manufacturer, KUDOS, has opened a new 60,000 sq ft warehouse in Sandbach,
within Wye Business Park on Thomas Road in the village of Wooburn Green, just off the A4094 near junction 3 on the M40.
Branch Manager Michael House has over 27 years of knowledge within the industry. He started his career at Ashworth Frazer in High Wycombe, before moving to BSS where he started in the warehouse team and progressed to Branch Manager. Expected to open officially in the New Year, SBS Cambridge’s unit on Buckingham Way Business Park is near the main A14 road. Sandeep Uppal, former Key Account Manager at BSS will be taking the reins as branch manager .
Cheshire, to house its finished goods stock in a more central location for efficient UK delivery to its retail customers.
The move was part of a larger £650,000 investment creating space at their Cumbrian factory for increased production and has seen logistics and marketing staff take residence in this new facility. The warehouse also houses a 2,500 sq ft showroom and training facility where all the businesses latest product collections are on display including their shower doors, walk in enclosures, shower trays and wetroom systems.
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Mitchell said: “I was delighted to see the investment being made in the local area. It was interesting to meet the manager and staff and to understand the business and the opportunities it is providing through apprenticeships and its efforts to attract a wider, diverse range of people into the building industry.”
Mayor councillor Terry Wood, who officially opened the new branch, said: “It is great to see
Travis Perkins bringing new jobs and investment here, which we greatly appreciate and welcome, I wish them all the success in the future.”
UWLA welcomes construction industry comment to net zero
The Unified Water Label Association has welcomed the launch of the Construct Zero change programme, which details the commitments made by the industry to reduce its carbon emissions. The initiative, which is being led by the Construction Leadership Council includes a Performance Framework, which sets out how the sector will commit to, and measure its progress towards Net Zero. UWLA MD Yvonne Orgill says,
“We welcome this report and the commitments that have been made. It represents a step change in opinion about the need to act now, with more than 2,500
comments received to shape the framework. One of the key commitments is that from 2025, new homes and buildings will minimise energy demand and reduce emissions in operation by 75% (dwellings) and at least 27% (commercial buildings) compared to current standards. “The link between water, energy and carbon is one that we have highlighted in our recent campaigns. Our website includes an energy and a carbon calculator that can calculate how much energy is used when water is heated, and how much relative carbon is used when changing to a product that uses less water.”
Harris launches TV Ad campaign
Decorating tools brand, Harris is launching a major consumer advertising campaign this autumn
using terrestrial TV and out of home, backed up by PR, social and influencer activity as well as promotional material for retail stockists. The brand awareness campaign educates the nation’s DIY’ers about the detrimental effects of using poor quality decorating tools using a fun and engaging creative, while positioning Harris brushes, rollers and decorating tools as the quality choice for great results. The #BlameTheBrush campaign has the strapline ‘Do The Job Properly With Harris’.
www.buildersmerchantsjournal.net October 2021
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