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MAJOR HOUSE BUILDERS SWITCH TO VERTICAL INTEGRATION
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THREE MORE OF THE UK’ S leading house builders have signalled their support for vertically integrated materials sourcing with a switch away from multiple roofline supply partners to GAP’ s Power of One model.
In September, Taylor Wimpey committed exclusively to GAP for three more years and the following month Persimmon moved its entire roofline supply contract to GAP in a ground-breaking new two-year solus agreement. In early November Redrow handed the GAP Nationals team joint responsibility
for its PVCu fascia, soffit and ancillaries supply.
As well as the three major players, GAP’ s end-to-end manufacturing, logistics and 112-depot distribution system is already the building materials source of choice for Lovell Homes, Miller Homes and Keepmoat.
Following the cash acquisition of the SIG Building Plastics and SIG Windows businesses in August 2017, Blackburn-based GAP became the UK’ s largest distributor of PVCu roofline, cladding and trim products to the UK’ s new home building sector.
The 24-year-old GAP group’ s National Deal – No Sub Stockists mantra is underpinned by its vast manufacturing centres in Blackburn and South Wales, by its 190-vehicle logistics fleet, and by its truly national network of depots that provide coverage from Inverness to the Isle of Wight.
VBH congratulates Tradesmith on its 25th Anniversary
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TRADESMITH LTD IS A TRADE fabricator of quality windows, doors and conservatories. This year it celebrates 25 years of manufacturing – and has been with VBH from day one. Mark Hutchinson,
Managing Director of Tradesmith, explains:“ It’ s been a very successful relationship from the start. VBH has the same ethos as Tradesmith- quality products, reliable service and delivery and close attention to the needs of the customer. As soon as it came out we took on VBH’ s own greenteQ range as it’ s the perfect fit. It’ s now our standard furniture option. Our fabricators find it easy to work with and our customers appreciate the quality.”
Tradesmith is based in Hailsham, not far from the Sussex coast. Mark comments:
“ Our customers require hardware which performs well in harsh conditions, so we turned to VBH for help. In response to feedback from us, and other customers, VBH has come up with the greenteQ Coastline range- perfect for seaside installations. The stainless-steel material means it’ s passed every test thrown at it. Installers love it – the 25- year guarantee means they don’ t face hassle from homeowners, and the designs and overall quality are very popular.”
www. tradesmith. co. uk
NEW FLEXIWORK FLOORLAYERS WORK TROUSERS
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THE ULTIMATE solution for working on your knees- delivering optimal freedom of movement and longlasting durability.
Available this spring, Snickers’ new Floorlayers Work Trousers and the patented Knee Guard System combine very effectively to deliver the ultimate solution for working safely and in comfort on your knees.
These new and innovative trousers take the best features, fabrics and functionality from
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Snickers’ new FLEXIWork range and combine them with the best of the classic Floorlayer trouser.
With an advanced bodymapping design, they’ re made from the highly durable Ripstop fabric with a‘ mechanical stretch’, providing great flexibility, comfort and advanced functionality. What’ s more, the kneepad pockets are made of a fullstretch Armortex ® fabric with DuPontTM Kevlar ® aramid fibres, keeping the kneepads in
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the optimum, durable working position as you move around.
Smart, practical and hardwearing, these trousers are ergonomically designed to anticipate your natural working movements. They come with an integrated belt for superior waist fit, with easy-to-access holster pockets with zipped compartment, leg pockets including knife fastener, mobile phone compartment and detachable hidden ID-badge holder.
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