National Painting & Decorating Show Showcases Maintenance Solutions For Public-Sector Housing & Commercial Properties

This year’s National Painting & Decorating Show will put the spotlight on thousands of paints, coatings, tools and application systems designed to extend maintenance cycles, reduce costs, and ensure compliance across public-sector housing and commercial property portfolios.

Solutions for Housing and Commercial Portfolios

For local authorities, housing associations, facilities managers and other specifiers, the event offers a unique opportunity to see first-hand the latest solutions that can help address the challenges of maintaining large and diverse building estates. From durable, low-maintenance finishes to advanced preparation and application tools, the Show highlights products that deliver real, long-term value.

A Must-Visit for Specifiers

“Specifiers in the public sector are under constant pressure to balance tight budgets with the need for safe, efficient and sustainable maintenance programmes,” said Terry Dullaway, Exhibition Organiser of the National Painting & Decorating Show. “This event is the perfect place to discover innovations that can make a measurable difference to property upkeep and lifecycle planning.”

Two Days at the Heart of the Industry

The UK’s premier trade event dedicated to the painting and decorating industry, the National Painting & Decorating Show brings together suppliers, contractors, and specifiers for two days of networking, innovation and knowledge-sharing.

Get your free tickets now at https://www.paintshow.co.uk/visiting/get-your-free-tickets-now/

Hamworthy Heating Launches New Website For Improved User Experience

Hamworthy Heating, technical experts in commercial heating and hot water products, is pleased to announce the launch of its new and redesigned website. Tailored to  meet the needs of customers, the updated site features a modern, user-friendly  design with enhanced functionality, making it easier than ever to find the right  heating, hot water or low carbon solution for your commercial building needs. 

The new website features an intuitive navigation system, allowing users to quickly  and easily access essential product information and services. It also offers valuable  resources, including case studies that can be filtered by product or building type, highlighting the versatile applications of Hamworthy Heating products across various industries. In addition, the site hosts an extensive Technical Library, providing visitors  with detailed product specifications, guides, and technical data to help select the most suitable solutions for projects.

To further support industry professionals, the new website also features a dedicated Knowledge Portal that keeps users up to date with the latest industry news, trends, and developments. For customers seeking expert advice or looking to discuss their specific needs, the website offers a streamlined contact process, enabling users to quickly connect with the right team members.

Kevin Potter, National Sales Manager comments,  "Our new website allows us to continue to strengthen our position in the UK commercial heating market and demonstrates our ongoing commitment to delivering accessible, high-quality heating and hot water solutions that meet the needs of our customers." Visit the new Hamworthy Heating website  here  www.hamworthy-heating.com

New Factsheet Heralds West Fraser Carbon Negative Landmark

West Fraser has published a new factsheet, proudly announcing the achievement that its UK operations are now officially counted as carbon negative, showing the industry that this is the way forward as a responsible producer of timber panel products.

The four-page publication begins by declaring: “Since our founding 70 years ago, West Fraser has recognised its responsibility to the environment and society, while delivering solid financial performance. Guided by our values and leveraging strategic partnerships, we aim to integrate sustainability across all aspects of our business.”

In fact, the document goes on to stress that all of its UK products have been certified as being net carbon negative – meaning that they lock up more CO2e than is emitted in making them. For the environmentally conscious specifier or builder using West Fraser’s boards, they can be assured that the company’s approach to sustainability is “rooted in science, guided by global standards and inspired by a vision of a future where forests, products and innovation work together to address climate change.”

This assertion is backed up by the fact that West Fraser sequesters 1.1 million tonnes of CO2e in its European operations each year, while its OSB products have earned an A+ rating in the BRE Green Guide – the highest possible rating. Other aspects of its progress include how three-quarters of the group’s use of renewable energy globally is based on biomass while 4.5^% comes from other renewables such as solar. And across Europe, 100^% of the grid-purchased electricity utilised is from guaranteed renewable generation: including wind, hydro-power and solar.

In terms of actual forestry management, 72.4 million seedlings are planted in Canada, plus over 2 million in the US. Impressively, the timber expert has achieved a 22^% reduction in SCOPE 1 and 2 emissions – along with a 13^% reduction in SCOPE 3. Interestingly, less than 1^% of its managed forest areas are harvested annually, which allows for longer-term and therefore more sustainable harvesting cycles. Other important facts can be found in the link provided in the factsheet: 2024 Sustainability Report.

The document ends with the statement: “Build with purpose - All our UK-made engineered wood panels are proudly net carbon negative and can offset building emissions” - with a link for the reader to find out more on its website.

The factsheet is strikingly presented with full colour photography, while offering a powerful argument to convince the most ardent of environmentalists that West Fraser goes above and beyond in achieving a carbon negative, yet positive future. For further information, call 01786 812 921 or visit https://uk.westfraser.com/