World-leading certified Kneeguard™ solutions to protect your knees.
Snickers Workwear’s Kneeguard™ is a fully certified, trademarked system for knee protection against kneeling injuries and everyday knocks at work.
The combination of Kneeguard™ pads and the Kneeguard PRO positioning system in Snickers workwear trousers is a crucial combination for reliable knee protection.
In Snickers Workwear trousers kneepad pockets, you can adjust the kneepads to different heights to ensure correct positioning – for you – for maximum protection.
There’s also different types of Kneepads to fit different types of trousers to suit different jobs on site. Such as the specialist kneepads for the Floorlayer trousers and the slim-fit Kneepads specially for the slim-fit trousers.
The unique design features also make the kneepads extremely flexible when you walk, yet they close around your knees when you kneel down – without your knees sliding off when you move around.
With superb impact protection, the market-leading D30® Ergo kneepads are made of a unique material that moulds around your knee to provide enhanced impact protection and are great for tradesmen and women who spend a lot of time working on their knees.
In 2020, the UK shower equipment market was impacted by the start of the Covid-19 pandemic and saw a sharp decline in value of around -12%.
Over recent years this market has benefitted from the increasing preference towards showering, technological developments, and the growing demand for more premium solutions.
In 2020, around 93% of UK households have at least one shower installation in their property. Around two-thirds of shower controls tend to be installed over a bath, however, a significant number of households also have a secondary separate shower facility, e.g., shower enclosure or wetroom area.
Abdul Tantouch, Market Researcher at AMA Research comments “the shower market has now reached maturity in the UK, with the significant and ongoing demand for more premium solutions.
Flexibility, convenience, and ease of use are key requirements and are influencing the shift towards higher-value products. Given the current levels of uncertainty because of the Covid-19 pandemic and Brexit, durability and longevity are also important attributes.
It is increasingly important for suppliers to deliver quality and variety in their product offerings to justify homeowner investment. “
Shower Market Challenges
With the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been a significant increase in the level of online purchases, particularly during lockdown periods.
This trend is expected to continue with the internet having raised expectations and awareness of affordable design-led products.
There is potential for the shower equipment market to rebound after mid-2021, with demand particularly emulating from homeowners that have accumulated savings over the past year.
Shower products for both the residential and commercial sectors are distributed through a wide range of channels.
The main distribution channel continues to be merchants with home improvement multiples also holding a substantial share.
Other retail channels include bathroom specialists, online retailers, retail multiples and department stores.
Manufacturers are also selling spare parts and accessories direct to the consumer online, via transactional websites.
In 2021 it is estimated that the market will decline by a further -2%, followed by more steady growth of 3-4% per annum from 2022 to 2025.
The wide availability of Covid-19 vaccines and a more certain UK economy will support confidence levels going forward, with possible pent-up demand driving sales.
Snickers Workwear = Comfort = Wellbeing and Improved Performance.
The 2021 LITEWork clothing range delivers great thermal comfort in warmer months with light, quick-drying fabrics that will keep you cool and comfortable all day.
The new range of ‘Rip Stop’ shirts are stretchy and breathable, offering UPF50+ sun protection – great for craftsmen who work long hours outdoors.
The ergonomic, body-mapping Trousers, Shirts, Shorts, Jackets and Windproofers have all the comfort and functionality of other Snickers Workwear stretch garments delivering extra freedom of movement and improved performance on site.
Just like high-performance sportswear, they’ll also keep you feeling cool and looking smart whatever you’re doing and wherever you are on site this summer.
So, to make sure you get the right protection, flexibility, durability and ventilation, check out the Snickers Workwear LiteWork range for precisely the right garments to fit your workday.
Birkdale, the UK’s leading wholesale supplier of gate and fencing accessories is delighted to announce added functionality to its DuraPost® FenceBuilder App for DuraPost® Trained Installers. Through the new mobile software, DuraPost®Trained Installers can now quickly generate and send tailored fencing quotes – directly to their customers.
Over the last few years, DuraPost® By Birkdale has become widely recognised as the go-to-alternative to concrete and timber for all commercial and domestic fence installations. Now, with its enhanced DuraPost® FenceBuilder App, DuraPost® Trained Installers are able to specify the solution more easily and in a streamlined manner.
Upon signing up to the application, DuraPost® Trained Installers gain access to the simple-to-use mobile software, which enables them to instantly generate fencing quotes that can be sent on to customers via email.
DuraPost App product pages
As such, the DuraPost® FenceBuilder App modernises the fencing specification process. The application allows trade professionals to select different DuraPost® solutions to create their ideal fencing solution.
In turn, the software then creates an on-screen visualisation of the chosen products. Designed for DuraPost® Trained Installers, the innovative mobile software allows tradespeople to place their own mark-up percentages to any chosen solutions. Additionally, labour costs can also be applied through the application to ensure that all rendered quotes are accurate.
Through the application, customers and installers can decide on the appropriate building method, colour and material of their desired fencing system. Similarly, users are able to make further design choices when it comes to supporting parts and accessories, gravel board material, as well as fence and gate panel styles. Built with ease of use in mind, the mobile software follows a step-by-step process to ensure it is both simple and straightforward.
Once the solutions have been selected, the application can generate a digital quote, which can then be sent directly to customers. To provide further functionality, the system also provides DuraPost® Trained Installers with a handy calendar, which they can use to book in upcoming jobs.
By using the application, those in the trade are able to more effectively manage the creation, organisation and scheduling of forthcoming jobs, as well as being able to check the status of various ongoing projects. Additionally, DuraPost® Trained Installers are able to earn points from each DuraPost® installation, which they can later redeem for a variety of vouchers.
Ed Harvey, Group Marketing Director at Birkdale commented: “With the new DuraPost® FenceBuilder App, trade professionals are able to offer customers a modern approach to the fence specification process and can deliver even greater levels of service.
The application is very easy to use and available to download for free via the App Store and the Google Play Store. By using the enhanced application, DuraPost® Trained Installers are also able to earn points through the DuraPost® Reward Scheme. In turn, the earned points are then redeemable against a range of vouchers, which can benefit you and your business.”
As always, DuraPost® By Birkdale offers a number of important benefits for installers and customers alike. The lightweight solution is far easier to fit than concrete alternatives and can often be managed by a single fencing professional.
Additionally, the innovative galvanised steel fence post system provides long-term durable performance and is backed to deliver up to 25 years of performance. Through this time, the system will not rot, split, crack or warp and has been wind-tested to withstand winds of up to 110mph.
For more information on the enhanced application, or to learn more about the DuraPost® Trained Installers scheme, please visit: www.birkdalesales.com/durapost.
Snickers Workwear = Comfort = Wellbeing and Improved Performance.
Everyone wants to be cool, and comfortable at work this summer – and to do their bit for saving the planet.
That’s why Snickers Workwear has integrated improved 37.5® fabric technology and ‘Verifiable Sustainability’ into its T- and Polo-shirts.
Workwear For Summer
The new AllroundWork styles are made from highly functional waffle-structured 37.5® fabric for optimal ventilation, cooling and moisture transport to keep you feeling fresh for longer.
And, with the aim of being at the forefront of sustainability in Workwear, the new lightweight Polo and T-shirts are made of 100% recycled polyester with a bio-based, anti-odour finish with a smooth texture and efficient moisture transport for great working comfort.
They’ve all got street-smart body-mapping designs for an amazing fit, outstanding functionality and long-lasting comfort – all day, every day.
Getting information on the Snickers’ Summer Workwear range is easy. You can call the Hultafors Group Helpline on 01484 854788.
BRADFORDS BUILDING SUPPLIES MAKES IT A TRIPLE AT BUILDERS’ MERCHANTS AWARDS 2020
Scoops Builders’ Merchant of the Year for the second year on the trot
Bradfords Building Supplies has won Builders’ Merchant of the Year (21-50 branches) at the Builders’ Merchants Awards 2020, for the second year in a row. Bradfords’ We’ve Got Your Back campaign was also awarded Marketing Initiative of the Year and Dan Miller in our Ross on Wye branch was recognised by the judges for his amazing work to win Branch Manager of the Year.
The Builders’ Merchants Awards is now in its 19th year and run in partnership with the Builders Merchants Federation.
The awards are independent and aim to showcase the best and the brightest in the merchant industry, bringing together both merchants and suppliers to celebrate achievement and excellence across the sector.
The awards were judged by a panel of key industry experts and stakeholders, including representatives from the Builders Merchants Federation, National Buying Group, the Federation of Master Builders and BMA.
Commenting on the accolades, David Young, CEO of Bradfords Building Supplies, said: “Thinking back to how challenging the last 12 months have been for the whole industry, these award wins are more poignant than ever and testament to the hard work and dedication to customer service from our teams across our network of 43 branches.
We’re hopeful that it won’t be too long until we can all celebrate the incredible work carried out during our 250th anniversary year, together in person.”
The award ceremony took place virtually on 14th May 2021 and was presented by TV and radio presenter Colin Murray.
Travis Perkins plc, which is the UK’s largest supplier of building materials and owner of the Travis Perkins builders’ merchants, Toolstation and many specialist trade businesses, today formally announced its commitment to disability inclusion after joining The Valuable 500 last year.
Building a great place to work for people with disabilities is an integral part of the Group’s broader Equality, Diversity and Inclusion agenda, and this targeted disability inclusion commitment has been developed as part of the wider strategy to build a fully inclusive workplace for the 20,000 colleagues who work across the Group. It also extends to the Group’s customers and suppliers:
1) Build our partnership with the Business Disability Forum to become disability confident and ensuring that our colleagues, especially our leaders, have the skills and knowledge they need to be inclusive of people with disabilities.
2) Establish a colleague Ability network which brings together colleagues from across the business to give our colleagues with disabilities a stronger voice in shaping an inclusive working environment and ways of working for themselves and our customers.
3) Work together across our business to develop a consistent process for making adjustments for colleagues with disabilities and to enable them to thrive with us.
“We acknowledge that creating a more inclusive environment which celebrates and nurtures diversity will be crucial to our future success as a business and as an industry.
Signing up to The Valuable 500 initiative was an important first step for us in articulating our aspirations and putting disability on our leadership agenda.
“Today’s formal commitment will help us realise our ambition through some practical steps, so we continue to change mindsets and make our business fully accessible to colleagues with disabilities, both seen and unseen, over time.
We look forward to working with our colleagues to deliver on these objectives and to build a thriving workplace for everyone,” explained James Mackenzie, who is Managing Director for Toolstation and Ability sponsor for Travis Perkins plc.
Guides left, guides right. Even where others only pretend to do so. With spherical bushings on both sides to offer a double layer of protection in terms of keeping the carriage precisely on course across extra-large columns. Double-sealed for an extremely long service life, always exact and with zero play.
• Twin-column guide with two bearings for unique precision
• Dual-line laser for an accurate indication of the cutting line
• Fine adjustment of the saw blade angle accurate to the millimetre from the front of the machine
• Special cutting position for cutting depths up to 120 mm
• FastFix saw blade changing for adaptation to the working material
• Twin-column guide for accurate cuts
• Precision angle transfer via bevel and dual-line laser
• Compact, lightweight design for convenient transportation
• Safety brake
Achieve ideal results more quickly:
Perfect seating from the very first cut thanks to exact marking of the cutting width via dual-line lasers and precision adjustment for angled cuts accurate to the millimetre
Convenient and safe:
Does not take up much space and never gets in the way, thanks to its compact design with no protruding guide rods
Innovative down to the finest detail:
No need to change saw blades and no set-up time thanks to the extra mitre position for expanding from a cutting depth of 88 mm to up to a maximum cutting depth of 120 mm
