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DIY Week Awards 2021 Entry


Eighth Global DIY-Summit postponed Deadline Extended AWARDS 2021 publisher DIY it is WEEK


The DIY Week Awards – the leading scheme for the recognition of excellence from across the DIY, home improvement and garden sectors, organised by DIY Week


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Business Media – is back for 2021!


The DIY Week Awards has evolved year on year to ensure that


representative of the


varied and vibrant industry that it serves, with the categories being expertly curated to reflect all corners of the sector. With 2021 marking the


DIY Week Awards’ ten year anniversary, the event is set to be bigger and better than ever before – so there’s never been a better time than now to get involved! And with the entry deadline extended until the end of April, there’s now time and no excuse to get your entries in. For more details and to enter the awards, visit www. diyweekawards.co.uk


PEOPLE NEWS


Squire’s employee awarded for going the extra mile!


Each year Squire’s


Garden Centres gives a ‘Made A Difference’ award to one of their employees who has gone over and above the call of duty. The award this


has gone to Stuart Sullivan, Garden Furniture Department Head at Squire’s in Badshot Lea. Martin Breddy, Managing Director at Squire’s, explains why Stuart won the award: “A customer telephoned to say that he wanted to replace


a product, but said that he was unable to drive to the garden centre for another two to three months. The customer later told Stuart that he had been diagnosed with cancer, and because of this the doctors had revoked his driving license. On Stuart’s weekend off he arranged with the customer to go to his house, which is a 20-mile drive from the garden centre, and he replaced his product for a new one. This is definitely going over and above for the customer. Stuart thoroughly deserves our ‘Made A Difference’ award for his actions and excellent customer service.” Stuart received £300 of Squire’s vouchers and an artisan drinks hamper as his prize.


BHETA expands DIY committee


The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) has expanded its DIY committee, welcoming George Brickwood, eCommerce Director UK&I of Schneider Electric.


George Brickwood joined Schneider Electric in May 2019 as eCommerce Director UK&I to support the growth of digitisation


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and eCommerce within the electrical distribution industry. George’s experience is derived from 20 years in the distribution sector, having worked for Wolseley UK in several commercial and operational roles, most recently leading the eCommerce strategy within the UK. In 2020, he was appointed to the board of EDA Data Services as Non-Executive Director to drive improved product data quality and deployment. George said: “I’m excited to have the opportunity to join the BHETA DIY Committee and to combine my experience with that of the existing members. The DIY sector is an area that deserves real focus, with so much opportunity now and in the future, this is a great time to ensure we are supporting the sustainable growth of our members.”


Jonathan Stobart, MD, commented: “James is universally liked and respected by customers and colleagues alike. He has consistently shown commercial insight, strategic thinking, energy, perseverance and, above all else, a sense of humour!


New sales team changes at Carl Kammerling International


Ken Groves, Key Account Manager for Electrical accounts at Carl Kammerling International, is set to retire after 18 years with the company. Ken began work in Sales in 2002, quickly becoming Salesperson of the Year in 2003. During his time at the company, Ken was promoted to a number of roles. In 2004, he was appointed Northern Regional Sales Manager. Then


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in 2009, Ken took on the role of UK Field Sales Manager, which included managing all of Ireland for a number of years. In April 2019, Ken became Key Account Manager, covering the organisation’s Electrical channel and working closely with many of the larger customers and buying groups, building enjoyable and rewarding working relationships and lasting friendships along the way.


As Ken’s successor, Sarah Bevan has been working with Carl Kammerling International Industrial accounts for some time, and is set to take up her new role as Key Account Manager looking after Electrical accounts. Prior to joining the company, Sarah’s experience included working in account management within fire door hardware and architectural ironmongery industries.


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New appointments to AMES UK Senior Leadership Team


The successful development of


AMES UK during an


unprecedented time of uncertainty has been, in no short measure, the result of the dedication, experience and expertise of the managers and staff in Apta, La Hacienda, True Temper and Kelkay. Paul North, AMES UK Managing Director says that he has found outstanding knowledge, experience and dedication in the teams which represents huge development potential for the future of the business. It’s made him very confident of delivering ambitious growth plans over the coming months; one of the early and most significant elements of which is in Supply and Operational Planning. James Hoad has recently been appointed as Supply Chain Director, a role in which he has already built strong connections between commercial


sales teams, demand planning,


production and stock availability. James has more than 10 years’ experience with Apta where he was previously Commercial Director.


Following the continued spread of the Covid-19 outbreak around the world, the high number of infections


that


persist, as well as the delays seen in the distribution of the vaccines, the event organisers have taken the difficult decision to postpone the 8th Global DIY-Summit and released the following official statement: We have continued to closely


monitor the Covid-19 situation and assess whether the Global DIY-Summit 2021 can take


place. Until recently we were confident that the situation would improve enough to allow us to deliver the event to the high standards that are expected and bring together the international home improvement community. While


EU Authorities


implement the highest levels of medical measures and hygiene protocols for travels and considering the mutations of the virus present in all corners of the world, we feel that the delivery of a world-class international


event will be inevitably impacted by such travel restrictions and the persistently high numbers of Covid-19 cases. With this in mind, and following close consultation with our event partners, key stakeholders and hosts, we have taken the decision to postpone the 8th Global DIY-Summit to protect the health of all delegates and sponsors taking part in our event. Further information about the new date for the event will be available in the coming weeks.


RAK Ceramics scores Premier League status with high profile sponsorship deal


Football fans tuning in to watch their teams battle it out in the world’s top leagues this spring are being met with a familiar kbb name on pitch- side advertising hoardings, as RAK Ceramics embarks on a high-profile brand visibility campaign.


The RAK Ceramics logo is being shown during Premier League, La Liga and Serie A football matches throughout March, with digital banners along the perimeter of the pitch showcasing the manufacturer’s logo during TV broadcasting.


The matches in England, Spain and Italy are being broadcast on Sky Sports, BT Sports, Amazon Prime in the UK and by beIN Sports in GCC, Saudi and UAE, reaching millions of football fans and exposing the RAK Ceramics brand to its target audience. The logo is in prime position behind the goals and along the full perimeter of the stadium, for a total of two to three minutes in each match.


Ben Bryden, Sales and Marketing Director at RAK Ceramics UK, commented: “To have such a high level of visibility


at what is the world’s most popular sport is brilliant exposure for the brand, which should result in more traffic through to our network of retailers here in the UK. Viewing figures for these matches are always high and even more so while fans are unable to support their teams in person due to the pandemic, which means more eyes on the RAK Ceramics logo than ever before!”


RAK Ceramics has a presence at a total of 11 matches, including Crystal Palace vs Chelsea on 10 April and Fulham vs Tottenham Hotspur on 24 April.


Toolstation launches new catalogue with over 750 new products for trades and DIYer’s


Toolstation has


launched a new catalogue, offering over 750 new lines across top branded products, available in store and online. From painting and decorating, plumbing and heating to power tool essentials, the catalogue features an array of trade focused products to suit all needs. For gardening and landscaping, the catalogue sees the launch of Toolstation’s exclusive new own brand range ‘Hawksmoor’. The catalogue coincides with


the recent launch of Toolstation’s new brand messaging ‘Tools and More’ which aims to appeal to tradespeople and knowledgeable DIYers and to raise awareness that, whatever the unexpected situation, customers will find ‘tools and more’ at Toolstation. A recent customer survey revealed 37% of trades and 41% of DIYer’s have


found themselves in an


unexpected, difficult, challenging, or funny situation either related to the job or the customer’s lifestyle. Therefore, this new catalogue and approach is here to show customers Toolstation is here to help with more than just tools.


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