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Wolseley increases recycling rates throughout the company
(20/08/2008)

Wolseley has announced major changes to waste services for its branches, including Plumb Center and Build Center, as part of an ongoing drive to increase recycling rates throughout the company. The UK’s distributor is halving the number of scheduled waste movements from branches to landfill sites. Waste backhauling is already available to all Wolseley branches. Cardboard, clear plastic and good pallets are loaded onto vehicles returning from b... [more]

New managing director for Bathstore
(11/02/2008)

Bathstore has announced the appointment of Vernon Salt as managing director. Mr Salt reports to Matt Neville, finance director of Bathstore’s parent, Wolseley UK. He is based at Bathstore’s Watford headquarters. Mr Salt has extensive retail experience, and joins Bathstore from Blockbuster Entertainment, where he was senior vice president – continental Europe. Mr Salt said: “Bathstore is an exciting brand, with 170 stores in prime locatio... [more]

Wolseley launches Sustainable Building Center Product Guide
(28/11/2007)

Wolseley UK is launching a guide highlighting the wide range of sustainable product choices now available. The guide has been produced by Wolseley’s Sustainable Building Center (SBC) team, who advise customers on the selection of the most appropriate ‘sustainable’ products and materials for any particular building or development. Aimed at developers, architects, housebuilders and self-builders, the guide covers a wide range of products, grou... [more]

Polytank scratch card winner scoops Las Vegas trip
(16/04/2007)

Throughout December 2006 and January 2007, purchasing a Polytank from any Plumb Center in the UK also gave the opportunity to win a trip of a lifetime to Las Vegas - the entertainment capital of the world, with additional prizes of LCD Televisions and Marks & Spencer’s Vouchers also up for grabs. The promotional scratchcards were contained within the packaging of each Polytank purchased and those revealing a winning message were eligible for e... [more]

Bathstore opens new European head office in Watford
(02/01/2007)

Bathstore has selected Watford as the site for its new European head office. The grand opening took place earlier this month with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque by Rob Marchbank, CEO Wolseley Europe, Bathstore’s parent company. The glass fronted office in Clarendon Road marks the start of a massive expansion programme for the company, with 100 store openings planned by the end of 2007. The Watford office will bring together marketin... [more]

BSS Industrial Recruits Supply Chain Director
(17/07/2006)

BSS Industrial has recruited David Rose as Supply Chain Director. David has also been appointed to the BSS Industrial Board. David joins BSS from Wolseley, where for the past two years he held the position of UK General Manager - demand & supply planning. David has also held senior supply chain roles at Safeways and Nurdin & Peacock. As Supply Chain Director, David will continue the development of BSS' Magna Park logistics operation in Leic... [more]

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