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Editor Brian Shillibeer reviews the News lamenting that tradespeople are so worried about tool theft they arebuying disposable tools: We should be encouraging the government to push on with the Theft of Tools of Trade (Sentencing) Bill to make sure there are tougher penalties.

The Welbeing Column   wellbeing from Nov 24

Kate Ashley-Norman, says she was impressed with the number of people at the recent FIT Show who seemed to be showing curiosity and optimism at the opportunities that were present.

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1 in 4 tradespeople are buying cheap ‘fast tools’ that can be more easily replaced.

A transformation in Cambridgeshire is the winning entry for Sheerline’s Installation of the Month competition for April.

Conservatory Outlet has hailed the importance of first aiders in the workplace and having access to a defibr­illator.

IT and Marketing   it

Glazpartners is an  initiative to encourage closer collaboration between Glazpart and its customers.

What makes a CRM system truly great isn’t done in isolation.

Marketing column marketing from fab 

Andrew Scott argues that often unwelcome ‘small jobs’ can be the start of lasting customer relationships and bigger business.

 Trade News trade news 

 

Support for the Moat Foundation, is an integral part of the partnership between The Window Company (Contracts) and the social housing provider.

Glazpart has attracted three leading trade bodies to its Glazpartners scheme.

The GGF column ggf 

Reducing paperwork is essential to not just keep on top of statutory regulations but can also help improve efficiencies and reduce operating costs, writes FENSA’s Sam Davies.

Products & Projects   P&P 

 

Finstral is known across Europe, for its design and manufacture of premium windows, doors and glass walls

Made for Trade unveiled brand new products at FIT

 

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The Technical article don flip 

Don Waterworth, was alarmed to find a D mould blocking the drainage on a front door. The whole job needed redoing.

 Installer Classified classified 

The Small ads

Heritage  Fit show

Quickslide is freezing prices this year while turning up the heat on partner support,

The steel-look is a big hit with homeowners,

Jack Aluminium is making quite the impression with its ID30 system.

   

 

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