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Sustainable decking brand partners with UK’s largest independent grass supplier


One of the UK’s largest sustainable decking brands, Composite Prime, has secured the UK’s largest independent artifice grass supplier as a retailer of its luxury products. Grass Direct, which was formed in 2012 and stocks the widest range of artificial grass in the UK, will retail Composite


Qudaus Living invests in young talent


Prime’s popular composite decking range, HD Deck 3D, HD Deck Pro and HD Deck XS, online and in all 40 of its stores nationwide. Charles Taylor, Sales Director at Composite Prime, said: “We are absolutely delighted to have secured Grass Direct as a retailer of Composite Prime products.


course in Kitchen Design this September.


Sophie Owen joined Qudaus


Qudaus Living is investing in future talent by supporting the training of two young people in the showroom. The family business has appointed a new intern and is also celebrating the success of their apprentice, who will start the Buckinghamshire New University Foundation


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Living almost two years ago with no experience of working in a design or sales environment. Sophie has successfully completed a level 3 qualification in business administration, and with the addition of in-house training, has gained a place on the university course to further her career in design. Tyler McKenzie has begun an internship role, spending two days a week in the showroom and three days at college. Business Owner, Belinda Dangerfield said: “We are so proud of what Sophie has achieved, especially the way she applied herself to her training through lockdown. We are delighted to offer these two young people the opportunity to further their careers in the KBB industry.”


Our revolutionary decking has a range of unique characteristics which we feel both trade and consumer


customers rot resistant will


benefit from including its low maintenance, long life span and


properties.


We’re delighted with the Grass Direct partnership and have full confidence that our products will


be a success with the business’s customers.” Grass Direct is committed to making a positive impact on the planet and is on a journey to introduce more products to its customers that are made from recycled materials. Each square metre


of Composite


Prime decking is created using more than 3,000 recycled plastic


bottle caps and in the last six years of operation the brand has also saved more than 151 million plastic milk bottles from landfill. Chris Barber, Chief Retail


Officer at Grass Direct, added: “We’re delighted to be retailing Composite Prime products. The range has remarkable likeness to timber and their versatility and colour tones also make it the perfect solution for consumers wanting to transform their gardens. The eco-friendly aspect aligns perfectly with our commitment


to putting


sustainability at the heart of our products. All of our artificial grass ranges are made from 80 percent recycled materials and are 100 percent recyclable.”


Impressive sales growth helps James Worby Agencies scoop award


In only its second year as a Garland Products sales agent, James Worby Agencies has scooped the Garland Products coveted ‘Sales Agent of the Year’ award. James Worby and his team, Ollie Bedborough and Kevin Goodchild, achieved an impressive 89.8 per cent growth in sales of garden care and DIY products in the South East area with still five months of trading remaining in the year. James is pictured (right) with some of the 25 new products being launched at Glee this year by Garland Products. Also in the picture is Mark Dedman, Garland’s Sales Director. The award was presented


NBP expands into Midlands with new Hinckley depot


plans introduce a new Plastic


Packaging Tax, on packaging containing less than 30 percent recycled plastic, to be paid for by the manufacturer, and starting from April 2022. Last November the draft list of products affected was released, and What More was concerned to see items on there that were very much multi use - including buckets, plastic bowls, loft storage and food storage containers. Company


Director Tony


Grimshaw OBE, commented: “What More have a focus on recycling and reusing materials and we are proud of our credentials. I’m very grateful to the five MPs and our trade association BHETA for understanding our position and working hard to ensure that HMRC appreciate that our industry is part of the solution, and not the cause.


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Midlands builders and roofers will soon have 1,000s of products from the biggest brands in building plastics available


for next day


delivery, as NBP opens the doors to its Hinckley Depot in November.


NBP has been delivering low- maintenance building products to the trade since 2010, and currently has branches in Leeds and Bolton, covering the North of England. The new Hinckley


depot means customers in the Midlands will now have the same easy access to this extensive range of maintenance-free building plastics, which includes roofline, drainage, composite decking, cladding, insulation, sealants and much more. To get the depot ready for opening, the initial 27,000 sq ft space has already been expanded to 30,710 sq ft with the addition of a new mezzanine floor, maximising capacity for


stocks to get thousands of products on the shelves, so they are available for next day delivery or same day collection. “Following


the success of


our Leeds and Bolton depots, we are expanding our network across the UK and Hinckley is a fantastic location to serve the


at Garland’s two-day sales conference, held this year on 19th and 20th August at Hockley Heath in the Midlands. The runner-up in the ‘Sales Agent of the Year’ was John Ducker who also achieved a significant sales growth in Cambridge, Norwich, Suffolk, East Anglia and surrounding areas.


Andy


Looby, who covers the Midlands areas, repeated his last year’s third placing.


Following the sales meeting, Mark Dedman said: “It has been a highly successful year for Garland Products, and our dedicated team of sales agents covering the whole of the country has played an important part


in our continued sales growth. During the sales conference our agents were acquainted with the new product ranges launched at Glee. Our new introductions will give Garland an excellent springboard for season.”


the 2022


Midlands,” says Stephen Jones, Sales Director at NBP.


“Customers tell us they like buying from us because of our huge range of products and high stock levels, and the new 30,000 sq ft Hinckley depot means we can offer this incredible level of building plastics products to companies in the Midlands. “Hinckley’s excellent transport links will provide us with easy access to the Midlands, which means we can offer our next day delivery service on 1,000s of products.”


The expansion comes as part of NBP’s plan to offer more coverage across the UK.


Rothley marks growth by moving premises to double warehouse space


Interior accessories manufacturer Rothley has moved to new, bigger premises as a further demonstration of its position as market leader in the hardware sector. Following a period of continued growth, the Rothley team have taken new warehouse and office


space in Wolverhampton, spreading over 56,000 sq feet, which will allow them to double the stock they can hold.The new Central Midlands location is in the heart of the historical Black Country, recognised for its industry and ingenuity. And with 195 years of history behind them, Rothley is now a business offering a uniquely innovative selection in 12 product categories that they supply to the DIY, building and hardware market sectors. Rothley’s core product ranges include tube and fittings, profiles and metal sheets, curtain pole systems, sliding door and handrail systems and bathroom accessories, which they supply to retailers and merchants across the country. Rothley will mark the move into their new home at 2 Discovery Park, Wobaston Road with an official opening on Wednesday 6 October.


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