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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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