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The awards have already garnered support from key players across the home improvement and garden industry
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Dulux’s James Nash said: “W are excited to be a sponsor of this year’s DIY Week Awards. It offers an arena for showcasing new product developments and initiatives within the marketplace as well as a great opportunity to network with our customers.” The awar ds also present a perfect opportunity to celebrate stand-out r etailers and the people that make the industry gr eat. Stax joint managing director David Hibbert explains why supporting the industry- focused event is so important to the wholesaler . He said: “Stax is a long-
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Be sur e to keep an eye out for announcements about the event’s host and the retailer and supplier shortlists, which will be r evealed next month.
Don’ t miss out on being part of a fantastic event that will bring together the
very best of industry – book your place now place now.w. the
10 DIY WEEK 23 FEBRUARY 2018
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