Erewash MP and Screwfix Trade Apprentice winner visit store in Ilkeston
Screwfix recently welcomed Maggie Throup MP, Member of Parliament for Erewash, and Alex Avis, reigning Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2022, to the Ilkeston store in Derbyshire. Maggie and Alex, who is from Nottingham, had the opportunity to take a guided tour of the Ilkeston store and find out from the team how Screwfix supports customers to […]
Meet Fix Radio: the UK’s only national radio station for builders
New data has shown that radio fans spent more time listening to commercial stations rather than the BBC over the first part of the summer; the first time that this has happened since 1999. It is radio stations such as Fix Radio that are continuing to grow through the loyal fanbase that it is building. […]
Toolstation launches Everyday Great Value campaign to help customers save money
Toolstation has launched its Everyday Great Value campaign on its app, in-store and online to help showcase the value it offers its core customers on the items they need the most every day. The new campaign, which launched on 1 August, was established to help customers save money on trade-quality products during a challenging period […]
Alarming numbers of neglectful van drivers admit lapse in vehicle security
An alarming number of UK van drivers are neglecting to take the security of their vehicle and its contents seriously, a new study has found, as over three in four (77%) confess they don’t have an alarm or immobiliser installed within their vehicle. A further 45% fail to lock their van when it’s not in […]
Nine in 10 UK tradespeople increasing prices due to rising fuel costs
Rising fuel costs are hitting UK tradespeople hard, and nine in 10 (90%) say they are being forced to increase their prices to keep their businesses alive. With petrol and diesel reaching record levels and topping £2 per litre in some areas, IronmongeryDirect surveyed 500 tradespeople to reveal the impact this is having on the […]
Applications are open for the Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2022 award
It’s back! Talented tradespeople from across the UK and Ireland can now apply for the Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2022 award, and the chance to be crowned the champion of the trade. Now in its 13th year, the annual award celebrates experts of the trade, highlighting their professionalism, dedication, and exceptional skills. It’s simple to apply. […]
KNIPEX celebrates one million Facebook followers
KNIPEX has reached the milestone of 1m followers on Facebook. A million KNIPEX fans all over the world now follow the company’s Facebook feed, which is crammed with information, videos and pictures of professional tools which save time, money and effort every day. To celebrate reaching 1m followers, KNIPEX is creating a piece of artwork […]
Keeping on top of finances ‘more important than ever’
Fergus is encouraging the trade to prioritise keeping on top of their finances. “With a cost of living crisis and rising energy, fuel and material costs, it is so important that business finances are prioritised,” says James Chillman, UK Country Manager for Fergus. “Autumn is the start of the heating season, and marks the point […]
Toolstation supports the trades with Mental Health Under Construction podcast
Toolstation and On The Tools have joined forces for a series of podcasts created to support tradespeople’s mental health. Entitled ‘Mental Health Under Construction’, the bi-weekly six part show is hosted by mental health specialist and member of We Are Hummingbird, Ryan Ridgeway. Ryan is joined by guests from the trades, mental health experts and […]
Working as a tradesperson can burn more calories than a session at the gym
A study by Selco Builders Warehouse has calculated the calorie demand for common tasks performed by tradespeople in their day-to-day jobs to see how these compare to other physical activities such as running, team sports or gym routines. How does an hour of manual labour compare to a gym session? The most physically demanding task […]