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Keep up to date with all the latest developments, news and case studies within the Howarth Timber Group.
News
Keep up to date with all the latest developments, news and case studies within the Howarth Timber Group.
Trio of branches throw support behind Poppy Ball
We’re proud to announce that our Thorne, Doncaster and Scunthorpe branches are sponsoring a Royal British Legion Poppy Ball in November. The ball, which is being hosted by the Royal British Legion’s Epworth branch, is taking place in the Vulcan Hangar at Robin Hood Airport, under the wings of the Vulcan Bomber – a plane used in the Falklands conflict. It promises to be a...
ViewFresh faces and new look for Malton Branch
We are continuing our programme of investment with a number of significant changes at our Malton branch. The branch, located on the Showfield Industrial Estate, has benefited from a brand new kitchen showroom, as well as the appointment of a new branch manager, Roy Davidson and assistant branch manager, Andrew Goodwin. Roy brings with him a wealth of experience in the merchant sector, and has am...
ViewRochdale apprentice completes fasting challenge
An apprentice from our Rochdale branch has put his money where his mouth is by taking part in a sponsored fast to raise money for Cancer Research UK. Dylan Remnant has fasted during the hours of daylight for the past month to raise funds for a charity close to his heart, and admits it’s been a physical and mental challenge. Dylan, who works as a plumbing and heating apprentice at our Rochd...
ViewKitchen specialist spearheads sector push
We’re delighted to announce that we’ve appointed Ratinder Sandhu as our new kitchen category manager. Having spent 30 years as a kitchen specialist at Arnold Laver, Ratinder brings a deep knowledge of the market to her new role and is spearheading a concerted push to raise awareness of the strength of our kitchen offering. As well as overseeing our kitchen showrooms and working with ...
ViewBecky blog: A record-breaking performance
Our sponsored athlete, world champion diver Becky Gallantree, has just got back from a record-breaking display at the European Championships in London. Here, in her latest blog for us, she gives us a fascinating insight into how she had to bounce back from earlier disappointment during the event to put in one of her greatest ever performances. After watching my teammates set Great Britain on cou...
ViewExpanding our presence in Doncaster
We have strengthened our presence in Doncaster with the acquisition of Maltings Timber Merchants. Supplying a large range of timber products from sustainable sources, Maltings Timber Merchants has been serving Doncaster for more than 30 years, building a strong reputation for quality and customer service. The outlet becomes our 30th branch and will be led by Chris Noble, who joins us having amas...
ViewTwo huge charity events announced
Our ongoing support of Caudwell Children continues apace in 2016 with the announcement of two significant challenges being undertaken by our staff. First up is the challenge to conquer the highest peak in Wales, Snowdon. Taking place in September, this challenge will see more than 50 Howarth Timber staff, suppliers and customers don their walking boots and raise valuable funds for the charity, wh...
ViewA Brazilian adventure
One of our sponsored athletes, Rebecca Gallantree, recently qualified a 3m synchronised diving quota spot for Team GB at this summer’s Olympic Games with a stunning performance at the World Cup. The event - hosted in Rio as a test event for this summer’s showpiece event – gave Rebecca a fantastic insight into what life might be like in Brazil in just five months’ time. In...
ViewAritco home lifts partnership announced
Customers at our branches around the UK can purchase market-leading home lifts after we signed an agreement with the award-winning lift manufacturer Aritco. The Aritco Home Lift 4000 and 6000 models will be available at our 29 UK branches, opening up the growing home lift market to a new customer base. The UK population is older than it has ever been, with almost 18 per cent of the p...
ViewFive reasons to choose timber cladding
Local authorities, architects and developers are specifying timber cladding more widely than ever before. Across commercial and domestic settings, timber cladding is revitalising the look of buildings large and small, but the natural beauty of timber as a cladding material is not its only benefit. To shed some light on why timber is rapidly earning a reputation for being the most attractive, dur...
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