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Smith Brothers has opened a new branch in Aberdeen, offering pipework, valves, fittings and accessories supported by extensive stock levels. The branch is led by a team with more than 25 years of local experience and aims to provide reliable service for projects across the region. Located on Hareness Circle, just off Wellington Road and only a few minutes drive from the A92, the site is easily accessible for customers in Aberdeen and nearby areas. ◼
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Smith Brothers has opened a new branch in Aberdeen, offering pipework, valves, fittings and accessories supported by extensive stock levels. The branch is led by a team with more than 25 years of local experience and aims to provide reliable service for projects across the region. Located on Hareness Circle, just off Wellington Road and only a few minutes drive from the A92, the site is easily accessible for customers in Aberdeen and nearby areas. ◼
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Partnership to improve hospice facilities and energy effi ciency
The Screwfi x Foundation has announced a new charity partnership with Hospice UK, the national champion for hospices, representing the community of more than 200 across the UK. This collaboration refl ects The
The Screwfi x Foundation has announced a new charity partnership with Hospice UK, the national champion for hospices, representing the community of more than 200 across the UK. This collaboration refl ects The
Screwfi x Foundation’s ongoing commitment to supporting local charities and not-for-profi t organisations across the UK. John Mewett, Screwfi x CEO
Screwfi x Foundation’s ongoing commitment to supporting local charities and not-for-profi t organisations across the UK. John Mewett, Screwfi x CEO
and Screwfi x Foundation Trustee, says: “We’re proud to
and Screwfi x Foundation Trustee, says: “We’re proud to
Partnership to improve hospice facilities and energy effi ciency
announce this new partnership with Hospice UK to support them in making a real diff erence to those navigating end-of-life care. Improvement grants will play a vital role in enhancing comfort for hospice users and helping hospices improve their energy effi ciency to reduce costs. As a charity that helps improve, repair and maintain community facilities for those in need, this partnership will provide further support to local communities.”
announce this new partnership with Hospice UK to support them in making a real diff erence to those navigating end-of-life care. Improvement grants will play a vital role in enhancing comfort for hospice users and helping hospices improve their energy effi ciency to reduce costs. As a charity that helps improve, repair and maintain community facilities for those in need, this partnership will provide further support to local communities.”
Plumb Centre has introduced Parts by Plumb Centre, a new identity for its parts business, in a renewed focus on heating spares and service support for installers. With over £23m in heating spares, 180,000 parts in distribution centres, and more than 550,000 across its branch network, the business says the rebrand refl ects its commitment to availability, speed and trade support. ◼
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Plumb Centre has introduced Parts by Plumb Centre, a new identity for its parts business, in a renewed focus on heating spares and service support for installers. With over £23m in heating spares, 180,000 parts in distribution centres, and more than 550,000 across its branch network, the business says the rebrand refl ects its commitment to availability, speed and trade support. ◼
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Family business links Family business links
Products from Instantor, the press solutions specialist, are now available from Beggs and Partners, a family-owned merchant that currently has 13 branches throughout Northern Ireland and South East England. Founded in 1960, the company operates across four divisions: trade, retail, commercial heating and contract sanitaryware. Ian Beggs, director at Beggs and Partners, says: “Our success over the last six decades has been built on our ability to provide customers with quality assured products supported by an unwavering commitment to exceptional service. Instantor is a great fi t for our business, off ering innovative products and extensive stockholding, plus the expertise and support that we need. The Instantor Press System enhances our plumbing and heating portfolio, providing an extensive range of multilayer pipe and fi ttings options. The 50-year guarantee also provides our trade counter staff with confi dence to sell Instantor products knowing that we are providing customers with genuinely reliable solutions.” Dan Wild, UK sales director at Instantor, adds: “I have been lucky
Products from Instantor, the press solutions specialist, are now available from Beggs and Partners, a family-owned merchant that currently has 13 branches throughout Northern Ireland and South East England. Founded in 1960, the company operates across four divisions: trade, retail, commercial heating and contract sanitaryware. Ian Beggs, director at Beggs and Partners, says: “Our success over the last six decades has been built on our ability to provide customers with quality assured products supported by an unwavering commitment to exceptional service. Instantor is a great fi t for our business, off ering innovative products and extensive stockholding, plus the expertise and support that we need. The Instantor Press System enhances our plumbing and heating portfolio, providing an extensive range of multilayer pipe and fi ttings options. The 50-year guarantee also provides our trade counter staff with confi dence to sell Instantor products knowing that we are providing customers with genuinely reliable solutions.” Dan Wild, UK sales director at Instantor, adds: “I have been lucky
enough to work with the team at Beggs and Partners for many years. Their ethos aligns so well with ours at Instantor and like us, they are a long-standing family business that has grown impressively.” ◼
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enough to work with the team at Beggs and Partners for many years. Their ethos aligns so well with ours at Instantor and like us, they are a long-standing family business that has grown impressively.” ◼
phamnews.co.uk/126/20
NEW Trade Account & Loyalty Schemes
Tier One: Trade Account Open to any trade customer in UK. No minimum spend per annum. Trade prices applied online. 24/7 ordering. Access great exclusive account holder discounts on promotional products, tools and gadgets.
Tier One: Trade Account Open to any trade customer in UK. No minimum spend per annum. Trade prices applied online. 24/7 ordering. Access great exclusive account holder discounts on promotional products, tools and gadgets.
Tier Two: Trade Plus Account All the benefits of a Trade Account. Trade Plus Account will get an additional 3% discount on all purchases.
Tier Two: Trade Plus Account All the benefits of a Trade Account. Trade Plus Account will get an additional 3% discount on all purchases.
Tier Three: AHC (Accredited Heating Contractor) AHC’s access Trade prices plus an extra 7.5% discount.
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