ManoManoPro UK sees product catalogue grow by half a million
In April 2022 ManoMano UK launched a new platform, ManoManoPro, designed by, and for, tradespeople and related businesses as a ‘one-of-a-kind’ dedicated B2B service aimed to make their lives easier. One year on and the platform now offers over 1.5 million products from over 500 sellers, establishing it as one of the go-to destinations for […]
The importance of flexible worklamps
Ring has introduced three new worklamps that deliver on providing lighting solutions for all professions. All three worklamps are lightweight, durable and flexible, so the user can use their light with confidence and focus on the job at hand. The RWL400 is a battery operated worklamp that has a dual light head and two handles […]
CKI welcomes Clipacore to its product portfolio
Carl Kammerling International (CKI) has purchased Clipacore, a tool system designed to eradicate a common and dangerous problem for users of core drills. Its purchase by CKI means that Clipacore will quickly become widely available to tradespeople across the UK. Clipacore is a clip release system which allows users to change and remove core bits […]
Carhartt’s Lightweight Packable Anorak
Spring has just about sprung, but it can still be chilly and wet out on the construction site. Carhartt has got you covered with the Lightweight Packable Anorak (105749). Easy to store in your bag, it is the ultimate on-site companion, ideal for those cold mornings and unexpected rain showers. 100% nylon on the outside, […]
Report reveals the UK’s most eco-focused trades
New research from Rated People has revealed which trades are the most committed to sustainability, how tradespeople are going greener this year, and which eco home improvements are seeing the biggest increase in homeowner demand. The research is part of the newly launched 2023 edition of the Rated People Home Improvement Trends Report, where Rated […]
Electrical trades: asbestos and you
Electricians and electrical contractors across the UK are being warned about the hidden dangers associated with asbestos. The warning comes as part of the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) Asbestos and You campaign, targeting tradespeople about the personal risks from asbestos that still exist in properties across the country today. Around 5,000 people a year […]
CEF opens one of its largest branches yet in Cannock
CEF has relocated its Cannock branch to a larger, more modern location and is welcoming customers to its new premises. The new branch and trade counter boasts around 11,000ft² of space, making it one of the largest in the company’s national network. CEF Cannock is well established, having been part of the CEF branch network […]
Just 0.3% of tool thefts have resulted in a charge
Metropolitan Police data has revealed that 34,712 tools were stolen in London from 2021 to 2022 compared to 21,445 tools from 2019 to 2020. While as many as four in five tradespeople have experienced tool theft, just 0.3% of all cases (three cases per 1,000) ended in a charge for the suspect. In over 86% […]
Preparing for the new tax year
The start of a new tax year can be a daunting time for tradespeople, especially those who run their own businesses. With so much to do to ensure that you are ready to face the year ahead, Fergus is helping the trade with some valuable hints and tips. “With the right preparation and planning, you […]
Screwfix expansion continues
Screwfix has announced its ambition of opening up to 85 new stores across the UK, Ireland and France by the end of January 2024, creating more than 800 jobs in local communities. The announcement follows a record year of store openings in 2022, including its first five stores in France, with the total number of […]