Ruthin’s Flood Relief Fund

RUTHIN’S mayor is calling on the public to help those who have been affected by the recent floods. In light of the floods, which affected residents living on the Glasdir Estate in the town, Emrys Wynne has set up the Mayor’s Flood Relief Fund. “Firstly I would like to thank everyone for all the support that has been given rom the residents of Ruthin and beyond,” said Mr Wynne. “Donating ... [More]

Kayguard your gutters this Winter

Leading PVC-UE building products manufacturer Kestrel has added an innovative brush to its range to help UK householders keep their gutters clear. The new Kayguard product is an easy to install, easy to replace system that is truly effective in keeping water free flowing whilst stopping debris. The Kayguard is designed to work with any gutter system but is a perfect fit for Kestrel’s own ... [More]

Celuform celebrates 40 years

The forefather of all UK cellular building product manufacturers is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Celuform was the first product manufactured in the UK using the Celuka process. Today the UK’s cellular building product market is worth £120m per year with very few streets in the UK without window boards, soffits or fascia boards made of cellular PVC-UE, to match the PVC-U glazing products ... [More]

It’s all in the colour for Celuform

Leading PVC-UE building products manufacturers Celuform is reporting a growing demand for its latest grey fascia boards. The fascias, created to match grey glazing products, is reported to be particularly popular on modern apartment and office blocks. The specialist manufacturer of co-extruded PVC-UE roofline, cladding and window line products, said it created the product in response to ... [More]

Grey saves the day for Jehu Construction

When a new-build apartment block in Cardiff needed fascia and soffit boards to match the grey windows, building company Jehu Construction were in no doubt who to contact. The company turned to their trusted supplier, PVC-UE building product manufacturer Celuform, to help them source the products in anthracite grey. David Thomas, purchasing manager for Jehu Project Services explained: “While ... [More]

Celuform introduces shades of grey to its product range

Celuform, the specifier’s choice of PVC-U/PVC-UE roofline, windowline and cladding products, is adding RAL 7016 and 7155 grey shades to its range of colours. The company has introduced the finish to its PVC skins to match Renolit’s most popular grey, smooth finish, foil colours. Sales and marketing director for Celuform Simon Reynolds said: “At Celuform we always listen to our customers and ... [More]

Business doctor urges companies to work sustainably

Businesses and community groups in North Wales are being urged to get involved in a new project to help them work - and grow - together. More than 90 guests attended the launch of Business Supporting Communities (B2C) project, organised by the six County Voluntary Councils in North Wales, to find out more about opportunities of mutual benefit to businesses and local communities across the ... [More]

E-newsletter v paper newsletter: Which is best?

I overheard a conversation the other day between two very experienced business people about newsletters. One felt that e-newsletters were better, arguing that they are the way that many people prefer to receive information these days. The other felt that the rush to email meant that paper newsletters stand out more in these days of depleted post bags. Both felt that their preferred format was ... [More]

Give something back to your community this Christmas Wednesday, November 28, 2012

THE festive season is a time of giving and receiving and, with this in mind, North Wales-based B2C is encouraging businesses to offer their unwanted equipment to community groups who could make use of it. Business Supporting Communities (B2C) is a Big Lottery funded project which aims to forge links between businesses in the region and the communities they serve. Most businesses, large or ... [More]

Rhyl Work Placement Candidate Keeps DVSC’s B2C Project Team in Ship-shape

THE benefits of offering work experience placements are being highlighted by North Wales-based project Business Supporting Communities (B2C). As well as providing that person with valuable experience for their future career, a work placement can also provide businesses with some useful additional help. B2C themselves have recently taken on Hannah Kubler in a placement at their Denbighshire ... [More]