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Bond It to showcase ‘Best of British’ sealants,adhesives and building chemicals at The Big 5 Dubai

Bond It is set to fly the flag for UK manufacturing at a pending exhibition in the United Arab Emirates. The business, which manufactures sealants, adhesives and other building chemicals, is appearing at The Big 5 Dubai, which takes place at The Dubai World Trade Centre from the 21st to the 24th November 2016. At the show, visitors to the Bond It stand - Stand 7D280, Hall 7 – will be able to learn more a product range and an approach that have helped make Bond It a growing international success story. In particular, the business will be promoting its continued focus on the ‘Best of

BeA sets sights on glue gun success

BeA, the manufacturer of fastening technology, tools and consumables for the construction industry, has made a new addition to its product portfolio. The business has introduced a new cordless glue gun which combines impressive performance with exceptional flexibility and versatility. Known as the b-tec 807 Glue Gun, the new BeA product is ideal for light to medium duty timber-to-timber fixing applications such as those frequently encountered by joiners and joinery shops. It is also perfectly suited to a multitude of other trade fixing tasks - from attaching low voltage cables for

ForgeFix team member goes coast-to-coast for Alzheimer’s society

A member of the ForgeFix team has completed a mammoth bike ride in aid of charity. Mike Pollard, product manager at the leading distributor of fixings and fasteners, rode from Whitehaven to Tynemouth - a distance of 140 miles - in order to raise money for Alzheimer's Society. The UK's leading dementia support and research charity, Alzheimer's Society provides assistance to those suffering from dementia as well their families and carers. Currently, 850,000 people in the UK are living with the condition and this figure is expected to rise to 1 million by 2021. Mike was accompanied

New splitting mauls show cutting edge thinking

Olympia Tools, distributor of the Roughneck brand of hand tools and workwear, has launched a new generation of its popular splitting mauls. The latest Roughneck Gorilla Splitting Mauls benefit from a number of enhancements to deliver even higher levels of performance and ease of use. They have been developed in line with Olympia Tool’s commitment to continued evolution and innovation in hand tool design. The new Roughneck Gorilla Splitting Mauls employ a number of attractive and advantageous features. This includes a unique non-jam head. These heads have a fairing down one side

Open day commemorates merchant's impressive history

Higgins Building Supplies celebrates 150th anniversary with commemorative open day and official opening of newly refurbished depot.A family owned builders’ merchant with branches in Wellingborough and Irthingborough has staged a special commemorative open day to mark a major company milestone. Formed in 1866 and now managed by a fifth generation of the Higgins family, Higgins Building Supplies has been meeting the building and DIY product needs of customers across Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire for 150 years.  Its open day, which was held on the 15th September, was

Bond It extends decorator’s range

Bond It has strengthened its offer to the decorating market. The business, which is a major manufacturer of sealants, adhesives, building chemicals and other products, has made several significant additions to its specialist decorator’s range. Aimed at both the professional and DIY user, the Bond It decorator’s range already includes products like caulks, fillers, specialist sealants and adhesives, dust sheets and self-adhesive floor protection films. Following Bond It’s latest introductions, the range will now also include a one part ready mixed wood filler, a two part wood filler

ForgeFix announces Timber Expo 2016 plans

Distributor of fixings, fasteners, power tool accessories and hardware, ForgeFix has announced its plans for Timber Expo 2016, which runs from 18th to the 20th October at the NEC Birmingham. The business will use its inaugural appearance at the UK’s only event dedicated to the use of timber in construction to showcase its impressive capabilities and its extensive product range. In particular, it will focus on a number of recently launched products. It will also stage special promotions aimed at both professional users and potential resellers. Specifically, visitors to the ForgeFix

New club hammers deliver striking benefits

Olympia Tools, distributor of the Roughneck brand of hand tools and workwear, has made a new addition to its range. The business has extended its striking tool offer with a new, professional club hammer. Like all products within the Roughneck range, the new Roughneck Gorilla Club Hammer has been developed with a firm focus on quality, performance and innovation. Reflecting this, the new Gorilla Club Hammer has an intelligently designed, shaped steel head which is pointed at one end. This creates a domed face capable of creating much higher striking forces than a conventional flat face.

Bond It confirms Tiling Show plans

Bond It, the manufacturer of sealants, adhesives, grouts, waterproofing products and building chemicals, has announced its plans for the 2016 Tiling Show. At the brand new event for the UK’s tile and stone industry, which runs from the 18th to 20th September at the Harrogate International Centre, the business will promote an array of products targeted at the tiling sector – including some new additions to its range. It will also run special offers and stage a number of exclusive Tiling Show giveaways and competitions. Specifically, visitors to the manufacturer’s stand – Stand Q19 –

Roughneck boostsbestselling line

Olympia Tools looks set to boost the success of its stockists with a new addition to its bestselling product line. The business, which distributes hand tools and workwear under its Roughneck brand, has extended its widely recognised and globally respected range of Roughneck Gorilla Bars® with the launch of a new Roughneck Gorilla Bar® Junior Set. The new Roughneck Gorilla Bar® Junior Set compromises two wrecking bars measuring 350mm (14”) and 550mm (22”) in length. Both new products are designed for lighter duty tasks than their existing, larger counterparts. Such tasks could

BeA achieves additional accreditation

BeA, the manufacturer of fastening systems, tools and consumables, has added to its list of quality and safety accreditations. The business, which specialises in meeting the needs of the furniture and bed production sector, is already certified to ISO 9001 standards and by the German TÜV. Recently, it has complemented these certifications by becoming an accredited SafeContractor. With more than 270 major clients and over 24,000 contractor members, SafeContractor is the UK's fastest growing health and safety assessment scheme. To become an accredited SafeContractor, businesses

ForgeFast. Elite performance fastening

Thanks to a commitment to continued product research and development, ForgeFix is setting a new standard in fastening performance. The business, which is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of fixings, fasteners and associated products, has developed a new range of screws with exceptional performance characteristics. In independent tests, the new screws outperformed most other premium screws on the market in areas such as drive-speed, cam-out reduction, corrosion resistance, shear prevention and even environmental protection. The new screws will be sold under the brand name,

Dedicated timber frame fastening brochure launched

BeA, the global manufacturer of fastening technology for industrial and construction applications, has launched a new and dedicated timber frame brochure. The new brochure details the company’s specialist offer to businesses involved in the production of timber frame systems and associated components such as roof trusses and floor cassettes. It covers a variety of important topics including BeA’s extensive product range. The BeA product portfolio caters for the needs of timber frame customers of all sizes. It includes everything from fully automated nailing and stapling systems to

WEBS and industry partners raise money for worthy cause

WEBS, supported by a number of industry and other partners, has successfully raised £350 for the oncology unit at the Queen's Medical Centre (QMC), Nottingham. The provider of training programmes such as City & Guilds and PIABC approved apprenticeships for the furniture and associated industries staged a charity raffle at its annual awards evening held on Friday July 8th at the Village Hotel, Chilwell, Nottingham. Prizes for the raffle were donated by employers and suppliers that work with WEBS on an on-going basis as well as by local businesses and organisations. These donors

ForgeFix shows ‘around the clock’ customer commitment

Reflecting its commitment to being ‘the friendly face of fixings’, ForgeFix has staged two 24 hour customer events. Dubbed ’24 hours with ForgeFix’, the events enabled stockists of ForgeFix fixings, fasteners, power tool accessories and hardware to learn more about the company’s evolving offer before being able to network across a range of leisure activities and dinner in the evening. The first 24 hours with ForgeFix event took place at Shrigley Hall Hotel & Spa in Pott Shrigley, near Macclesfield. The second was staged at De Vere Wokefield Park in Mortimer near Reading. At both

Bond It supports kind-hearted garden makeover show

Bond It has lent its support to a charitable and kind-hearted TV show. The business, which manufactures sealants, adhesives and building chemicals, donated its powdered cement dyes for use on Love Your Garden with Alan Titchmarsh. The products featured on the second episode in the new and fourth series of the popular garden makeover show which aired on July 5th at 8pm on ITV. Set in Nottingham, the episode focused on transforming the garden of 8-year-old Tilly Sawford and her family. Born a healthy and bonny baby, Tilly suffered a freak accident at 15 months old when she fell

Roughneck launches ‘best of both worlds’ bolt cutters

Olympia Tools has extended its product offer with another innovative solution. The business - which distributes hand tools and workwear under the Roughneck brand - has launched a new range of bolt cutters which draw on intelligent design and advanced raw materials to offer ‘the best of both worlds’. The new Roughneck Professional Bolt Cutters are lightweight and consequently easy to carry and easy to use yet still remarkably heavy duty. They can make light work of cutting through chains, padlocks, bolts, nuts, rods, wire mesh and many other materials. Like most Roughneck products,

Higgins offers van as birthday 'gift'

Higgins Building Suppliers, the independent builder’s merchant with branches in Wellingborough and Irthingborough, is staging a special competition to its 150th birthday. The business, which celebrates its centenary and a half in 2016, is offering one lucky customer the chance to win the keys to a brand new Vauxhall Combo van. The 'Win a Van' competition is part of a wider series of events and initiatives planned throughout 2016 to mark Higgins' 150th year. The company is also running special promotions and offering commemorative merchandising. In addition, in September, it will

Think roofing. Think Roughneck

Olympia Tools, distributors of the Roughneck brand of hand tools and workwear, is now better placed than ever to meet the needs of roofers and slaters.  The business has recently extended its specialist roofing product offer - introducing a new Roughneck Slate Cutter. The new product is an ideal choice for those roofers and slaters who prefer using cutters as opposed to slate axes which can increase the risk of slates accidentally breaking. It complements Roughnecks's existing range of roofing tools which already includes two types of slate rippers, two slater's roofing hammers,

BeA introduces new reciprocating saw blades

BeA, the manufacturer of fastening technology, tools and consumables for the pallet industry, has enhanced its product offer. The business which is committed to offering a complete range of solutions to those involved in both pallet manufacturing and refurbishment has recently launched a comprehensive selection of reciprocating saw blades. The new blades complement a portfolio that already includes fully automated pallet fastening systems, pneumatic coil nailers and pneumatic EPAL staplers. BeA also offers an extensive choice of nails (including EPAL certified nails) and EPAL staples,

ForgeFix launches power tool accessories range

ForgeFix, one of the UK's leading suppliers of fixings and fasteners, has enhanced its product offer. The business, which already offers some 3,000 different lines, has recently introduced a new range of power tool accessories. The new range has been developed drawing on ForgeFix's thirty years of industry experience as well as specialist input from a carefully assembled panel of trade professionals including joiners, plumbers and general builders. ForgeFix is confident this unique combination of expertise and insight will ensure maximum relevancy to the needs of today's trade user

Bond It enhances product packaging

Bond It, the manufacturer of sealants, adhesives and building chemicals, has introduced new packaging across its Mate and Premiere range of products. The new packaging has been designed to improve merchandising opportunities by offering increased stand-out on shelf as well as a more uniform and aesthetically appealing appearance across both ranges. It will also help to simplify the product selection process by using graphic icons to denote key product benefits and performance characteristics in a clear and immediate way. Commenting on the new packaging, Kirstie Cooper, marketing

BeA kicks off Euro 2016 promotion

BeA, the manufacturer of fastening tools and consumables for the building, timber frame and off-site construction industries, is celebrating the 2016 UEFA European Championships with a special promotion. Whilst stocks last, the business will be giving away exclusively designed, limited edition BeA Euro 2016 T-shirts to both existing and potential customers. The promotional campaign is being marketed under a wider theme of speed, power and precision. BeA is committed to delivering these attributes across its entire range, which includes automated fastening systems, gas and pneumatic

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