2010

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October Newsletter

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

We always like to try and keep everyone up-to-date on what we’re up to without deluging you with too much ‘filing’ (for the bin !). Since our last newsletter (July 2010) we’ve got the following to tell you….

Our Solutions kitchen & bathroom showroom has mainly been refitted bring a great new range of products. We’ve introduced bathrooms by PURITY which is exclusive to us. A great range of products at great prices !!

We’re currently working hard on the introduction of a computerised hire system. This is taking far longer than expected (don’t these things always) but should be online within the next month or two.

Finally, we are also enclosing info on our up & coming OPEN WEEKEND. Pop the dates in your diary !!

FRIDAY 12 NOVEMBER & SATURDAY 13 NOVEMBER !

On Friday we’ll be joined by the Makita demo team and the guys from Brett Martin & yes the BBQ will be on !

On Saturday we’ll be joined by Paul from the Loose Moose Catering Co who’ll be demonstrating the latest in cooking technology from Rangemaster.

Other news which isn’t so good…the latest price increases to note…

01/09/2010 - Merlyn…quality shower doors…4%

15/09/2010 - Ironmongery…..general screws & fixings…5-10%

27/09/2010 - Celotex / Quinn…..8%

01/01/2011 - British Gypsum…..plaster…3.7-5.7%

01/01/2011 - Cemex…..Lightweight Blocks…14%

01/01/2011 - Marley Eternit…..concrete & clay roofing tiles…approx 3.5%

01/01/2011 - Speedfit…..plumbing & underfloor heating…6%

If you have any specific enquiry, we’re always happy to help so please call our Sales Team on 01305 812016.

If there’s anything else we can do, please give us a call !!

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May Newsletter 2010

Saturday, May 1st, 2010

Welcome to our May newsletter !

It seems the sunshine is finally with us and we hear from many that your order books are filling up which is great news considering the lull most have been experiencing. On this note we’ve had a warning from the timber importers that prices are rising sharply (see News section of our website—post of 20 April 2010) so please talk to us when pricing.

Price Lists

We’re delighted to release our new Hire Price List 2010. We intend to go to print with this new list approximately ever 6 months as we add more and more lines to our fleet. We have invested heavily in new machinery and are constantly adding new products…so remember when you need to hire something, give Kev a call on 01305 812016 !

Also released this month is our brand new For the Garden 2010 brochure. This years book is packed with all the usual plus loads of new products—new garden furniture range, compost & bark to name a few !

We’ve also had another tranche of price increase notifications as list below…

12/04/10 - Barrettine - solvent price increase of approx 4ppl

01/05/10 - Knauf - All metal products—7%

01/06/10 - IG Lintels (so presumably Birtley will follow suit) – 10.4%

01/05/10 - Talon — 4-6%

12/04/10 - Screws & Fixings—6-8%

01/05/10 - Expamet - 12-15%

12/04/10 - Deva Taps — 7.5%

We’ve got loads of clearance / ex-display deals so if you’re in the market give Kate a call on 01305 813686.

If there’s anything else we can do, please give us a call !!

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November Newsletter 2009

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

First things first ! Price Increases !

Velux 1/1/10…Windows…average 3.1%…Flashings…average 4.6%…Blinds…average 6.6%

K Rend 1/1/10…Approx 5.3%

Tarmac…Varies on product

Aqualux Shower Enclosures…Approx 3%

Cemex…Dense Blocks 9.5%…Lightweight & MD Blocks…11.5%

Also this month, we have pleasure to enclose our ‘Christmas Cracker’ promotions with loads of better than usual offers on a wide range of products ! & our Christmas Opening Hours.

NEW PRODUCTS…NEW PRODUCTS….

New ranges added during the last few weeks include…

CAR CARE RANGE…Dashboard wipes, tyre foam etc etc
NEW DOOR RANGE…Great new range of doors now on display from XL JOINERY - www.xljoinery.co.uk
NEW HARDWARE RANGE…Great new range of hardware from Carlisle Brass - www.carlisledesigngroup.com
NEW DECORATING RANGES…We’ve expanded our range of decorating products…take a look in store

COMING SOON…New electrical range

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