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Wolseley increases recycling rates throughout the company

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]

Polypipe Terrain increases capacity at above ground drainage products plant

A recent program of investment has resulted in a significant increase in the capacity of the Polypipe Terrain plant in Aylesford, Kent. This plant is the key production centre for the Terrain range of above ground drainage products, which complements the company’s plastic piping systems portfolio. Approximately £1 million has been invested in the plant over recent months, with the installation of a new HDPE extrusion line and three additional... [more]

Polypipe Terrain Director appointed Deputy Chairman of The Housing Forum

Adam Turk, Sales and Marketing Director for Polypipe Terrain, has been appointed as a Deputy Chairman of The Housing Forum - the cross-sector organisation which drives the agenda for change in the UK house building and refurbishment market. A founder member of the Forum and a board member since 2003, Adam was elected to his new position by the forum members. These include senior representatives of key leaders and innovators in the housing ind... [more]

New products and new logo for Symmons Industries

Symmons Industries has a new look, new messaging and an updated, enhanced product portfolio. The company’s fresh new logo and tagline, which were unveiled at K/BIS 2008, reflect Symmons’ new position as “The Smart Choice” for designers and architects, for contractors and for consumers. This is Symmons first new brand introduction since the company’s inception in 1939. Said Bill O’Keeffe, President and CEO of Symmons, “Through a variety of com... [more]

New Drain Doctor franchise for South London

Local businessman Sel Fayyad is aiming to give the people of South London a 'dazzling' level of service in plumbing and drainage with the launch of his own franchise business in the Drain Doctor network. After looking at a number of business opportunities Sel decided to take on the Drain Doctor franchise for South London, covering Croydon, Brixton, Battersea, Camberwell and the surrounding areas. The former IT and telecoms worker said: "I... [more]

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