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NEIL JUMPS BACK IN THE SADDLE FOR CHARITY

Thu, Nov 08, 2012 10:35 CET

KME Yorkshire’s Commercial Director, Neil Overton, has jumped back in the saddle to raise money for another very worthy cause! Just a year after completing a 200 mile London to Paris bike ride for The Meningitis Trust he took part in a gruelling 280-mile cycling marathon with teammates from customer BSS Industrial in a bid to raise £10,000 for Help the Hospices! The three day journey, which started at Brussels Railway Station on October 11th and ended on the steps of the iconic Frankfurt Cathedral on October 13th, was organised by staff at BSS, who originally approached KME Yorkshire

KME YORKSHIRE SET TO SHINE AT PHEX MANCHESTER

Thu, Sep 06, 2012 12:00 CET

KME Yorkshire will be showcasing its renowned Yorkshire Copper Tube branded products at PHEX Manchester on Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th October. The copper tubing specialist, which supplies market leading products to companies across the globe, produces a wide range of plain, plastic coated and special finish copper tube, which are suitable for diverse applications like gas, water and sanitation systems. A team of Yorkshire’s expert technical staff will also be on hand to talk visitors through the benefits of using copper tube and answer any questions. Neil Overton, Commercial

NEWLY CREATED POSITION AT KME YORKSHIRE

Fri, Aug 03, 2012 13:14 CET

KME Yorkhire has appointed Stuart Van Dort in the newly created position of Business Development Manager as it continues to strengthen its team. Stuart, who has 29 years of sales, marketing and product specification experience in the construction industry, will work closely with KME Yorkshire’s larger contractor clients and potential clients and expand the KME Academy, which is aimed at teaching tomorrows’ plumbers about the applications for, and numerous benefits of, copper. He will also take the lead in the development and promotion of a series of products that the company is

DIGITAL TUBE TALK TAKE TWO

Mon, Jul 16, 2012 12:08 CET

The second digital edition of Tube Talk, KME Yorkshire ’s twice yearly e-newsletter, is hitting the inboxes of more than 10,000 plumbers, contractors, merchants, colleges and apprentices across the UK. It is packed with all the latest KME Yorkshire news and Yorkshire Copper Tube product information. This edition includes the results of the their latest industry wide survey, an interactive map of exhibitions and trade shows that KME Yorkshire

THE EVOLUTION OF COPPER DISTRIBUTION

Wed, May 30, 2012 13:05 CET

KME Yorkshire has streamlined its warehousing and logistics operation as part of its commitment to adapting to the ever changing needs of the industry. A dedicated fleet and the ability to hold less stock whilst still meeting customer demand means the company can react to the volatility of the price of raw materials and pass savings onto customers. Simon Spalding, Logistics Manager at KME Yorkshire explains: “We are extremely proud of the fantastic facilities we have here in Kirkby and we carry out regular reviews to ensure that we continue to provide high levels of customer service.

STRATEGIC UK SALES FORCE CHANGES AT KME YORKSHIRE

Tue, May 29, 2012 14:51 CET

KME Yorkshire has announced strategic changes to its UK sales force. Three Regional Managers, who have a combined 86 years of industry experience, will be responsible for their own individual area of the country and will liaise with new and existing clients to add even more value to the company’s offering. David Wright is Regional Manager for Scotland and the North and will be responsible for clients across Scotland, Northern Ireland and England to the M62 corridor. He joined KME Yorkshire over a year ago and quickly established himself as a valued member of the team. Mike Sykes,

KME YORKSHIRE SIGNS UP FOR HIP-EX

Thu, Mar 15, 2012 13:13 CET

KME Yorkshire Ltd will be showcasing its Yorkshire Copper Tube brand at HIP-EX North and HIP-EX South this year. Taking place at Newbury Racecourse on the 18th and 19th April and the Reebok Stadium in Bolton on the 2nd and 3rd May, the two HIP-EX events are the only trade shows aimed directly at trainee plumbers and heating engineers. KME Yorkshire’s wide range of plain, plastic coated and special finish copper tube, which are suitable for diverse applications like gas, water and sanitation systems will be on stand. A team of Yorkshire’s expert technical staff will also be on hand

NEW WEBSITE FOR YORKSHIRE COPPER TUBE

Mon, Mar 12, 2012 12:16 CET

A survey of more than 10,000 contractors, installers and merchants has helped to shape KME Yorkshire Ltd’s new website for its Yorkshire Copper Tube brand. www.yct.com has been developed in line with the company’s on-going commitment to customers and is packed with information and features that are relevant to all the different audiences. Visitors can find all the latest news about KME Yorkshire and Yorkshire Copper Tube, including links to its Facebook page and Twitter profile, details of upcoming exhibitions the company will be present at and industry specific comments and features.

IT’S DESTINATION ECOBUILD FOR KME YORKSHIRE LTD

Thu, Mar 01, 2012 12:14 CET

KME Yorkshire Ltd, part of the KME Group, Europe’s largest producer of copper and copper alloy materials, will make its inaugural appearance at Ecobuild this year. The UK based copper tube manufacturer, which supplies market leading products to companies across the globe, will be showcasing three renewable energy products that it is looking to introduce into the UK market under the Yorkshire Copper Tube brand, and will be promoting the environmental benefits of copper as a material. First, a reduced thickness copper plumbing tube with polyethylene covering, second, a concealed wall

TUBE TALK GOES DIGITAL!

Fri, Jan 13, 2012 13:20 CET

Tube Talk, Yorkshire Copper Tube’s twice yearly newsletter, has had a digital makeover! It offers the same great content with all the latest news and product information but is much more dynamic and interactive. The latest edition covers the results of an industry wide survey the company carried out, which revealed that Yorkshire Copper Tube is the most recognisable copper tube brand in the UK. Readers can also find out more about a series of focus groups Yorkshire is planning to help gather feedback on two exciting products it is considering introducing to the UK market. There

YORKSHIRE COPPER TUBE CALLS FOR SCRAPPAGE LAW CHANGES

Thu, Dec 15, 2011 14:32 CET

Yorkshire Copper Tube’s Commercial Director, Neil Overton, has called for the government to review its laws on metal scrappage to help plumbers across the UK. It comes as metal theft continues to rise, which leaves businesses out of pocket and unable to complete planned jobs. When trading in scrap metal in other parts of Europe people are required to give their full personal details and a bank account for money to be transferred into, which deters theft and ensures that dealers are accountable for the goods they receive. Neil said: “As we are a member of the KME Group of companies,

WORLD’S FINEST TRIUMPH WITH YORKSHIRE COPPER TUBE

Thu, Nov 17, 2011 13:26 CET

Yorkshire Copper Tube was in the hands of the world’s finest plumbers at the recent WorldSkills Plumbing and Heating contest 2011 event after the company provided £1000’s of product through main sponsor Plumbase. As a company that is proud of its British heritage, Yorkshire Copper Tube was delighted when 22 year old Shane Trevitt from Wirral was named best in the world after competing against leading plumbers from across the globe. Competitors worked with Yorkshire’s Yorkex Tube to complete tasks such as designing and building a heated towel rail in the shape of Tower Bridge. The

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