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Tackling Scope 3: Make it Zero hosts free webinar on decarbonising the DIY sector
Make it Zero, the sustainability initiative driving climate action in the DIY sector, is set to host a free webinar...
B&Q Announces Pay Raise for Store Staff, Surpassing National Living Wage
B&Q has announced a significant pay increase for its store employees, with the minimum hourly wage rising to £12.71 across...
JMD Distribution has joined BHETA
JMD supplies packing shims, glazing packers, wall plugs, and cable ties as well as other specialist tools for construction and glazing.
Lakhvir Sanghera Named New Toolstation Managing Director
Lakhvir Sanghera has been appointed managing director of Toolstation, succeeding Angela Rushforth, and will start in September.
Plaster Link became a BHETA member
Plaster Link, a loft storage specialist, has joined BHETA, offering innovative loft stilts and boards that enable safe, walkable storage. Based in Birmingham, the company also plans to expand into loft ladders, catering to both trade and DIY markets.
Maun Industries has joined BHETA
Specialist plier manufacturer Maun Industries has joined BHETA. Known for its unique parallel-action pliers and bespoke tool solutions, Maun has been innovating since 1944. BHETA’s Steve Edwards welcomed the company, highlighting its specialist expertise and innovation.
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Wickes Reports Strong H1 2025 Growth as Retail Sales Surge 6.8%
Wickes posted a 5.6% revenue rise to £847.9m in H1 2025, driven by strong retail demand and 10% growth in TradePro sales. The company plans up to seven new store openings this year.
Showcase Your Brand at the International Hardware Fair 2026 in Cologne
Take advantage of an exciting opportunity to exhibit at the DIY-Boulevard during the International Hardware Fair in Cologne, Germany (3rd...
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