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Livv welcomes its first female trade apprentice

February 7, 2023 11:59 am Published by Comments Off on Livv welcomes its first female trade apprentice

This week (6-12 February) marks National Apprenticeship Week. With the current skills shortage and the challenge of encouraging more women...


Valspar Plug into Tradepoint’s Win An E-Van Competition

February 7, 2023 11:51 am Published by Comments Off on Valspar Plug into Tradepoint’s Win An E-Van Competition

Valspar Trade is sponsoring TradePoint’s Vantastic competition throughout February, where one lucky winner could get their hands on a brand-new...


PDA expands Apprentice of the Year contest

February 7, 2023 11:47 am Published by Comments Off on PDA expands Apprentice of the Year contest

The Painting and Decorating Association (PDA), has announced a new, expanded format for its Apprentice of the Year competition. The...


Fine Surface Filler introduced

January 25, 2023 9:55 am Published by Comments Off on Fine Surface Filler introduced

Toupret has extended its range with the introduction of a Fine Surface Filler. Ready-to-use, it is formulated for very fine...


Simply Coatings mixing investment

January 25, 2023 9:51 am Published by Comments Off on Simply Coatings mixing investment

HMG Distribution partner Simply Coatings has installed a new UNIT Tinting machine at its Barton Le Clay, Bedfordshire premises. The...


BONANZA SALE RETURNS

January 23, 2023 10:07 am Published by Comments Off on BONANZA SALE RETURNS

The Johnstone’s Decorating Centre Bonanza Sale is returning this week, running from 23-28 January. For one week only, customers can...


Tough US workwear brand targets UK

January 18, 2023 12:16 pm Published by Comments Off on Tough US workwear brand targets UK

Carhartt, an authentic workwear brand founded in 1889 in Detroit, Michigan, is planning to increase its share of the UK...


Yllee Painting Tools make a debut

January 18, 2023 12:11 pm Published by Comments Off on Yllee Painting Tools make a debut

Yllee Painting Tools, a UK-based paint accessory brand, has launched a new set of paint trays and rollers. The new...


Bradite’s Tour de France tour de force

January 18, 2023 12:05 pm Published by Comments Off on Bradite’s Tour de France tour de force

The new London headquarters of cycling accessories manufacturer, Rapha, has aneye-catching reception area thanks to specialist coatings from Bradite Paints....


Brewers £10K Charity Boost

January 5, 2023 1:57 pm Published by Comments Off on Brewers £10K Charity Boost

Brewers have been supporters of the Brighton charity ‘Off The Fence’ for a number of years. The charity aims to...


Win 1 of 3 Brewers vouchers worth £250 each!

January 3, 2023 11:24 am Published by Comments Off on Win 1 of 3 Brewers vouchers worth £250 each!

Here’s your chance to start the New Year with a fabulous prize from Brewers Decorator Centres! Simply enter this month’s...


Windmill restoration turns to Bradite

December 14, 2022 12:51 am Published by Comments Off on Windmill restoration turns to Bradite

A 300-year-old windmill that now provides luxury accommodation for short-break holidays has been refreshed with Bradite paints. The structure sits...


Protek – Highly successful Show

December 14, 2022 12:47 am Published by Comments Off on Protek – Highly successful Show

Protek launched two new ground-breaking products at the show. ESP Timber (End Seal Preservative) and ESP Panels (Edge Seal Protection)....


Dalapro – Show a Ready mixed success

December 14, 2022 12:43 am Published by Comments Off on Dalapro – Show a Ready mixed success

First time exhibitors Dalapro made a real impact at this year’s show with its range of Ready-mixed fillers. “A great...


PaintTech “No time to catch our breath!”

December 12, 2022 12:11 pm Published by Comments Off on PaintTech “No time to catch our breath!”

Ian Crump from PaintTech, which provides high quality spray training for trades looking to upskill, spoke to P&D News just after...


Nour bushes up its plans for next year’s Show

December 12, 2022 12:07 pm Published by Comments Off on Nour bushes up its plans for next year’s Show

Nour Fleifel – Sales Associate/Project Manager – “Nour Painting Tools had a successful show at this year’s National Painting & Decorating Show....


Kolorbond wows with colour matching

December 12, 2022 12:03 pm Published by Comments Off on Kolorbond wows with colour matching

“Kolorbond have again enjoyed the P&D show in Coventry with excellent results”, commented David Kershaw from the company. “Visitors to our...