STARK Building Materials UK moves towards a sustainable future with the appointment of its first head of sustainability. Sabrina Passley’s new role will see her continuing to implement the building materials supplier’s sustainability strategy, supporting tradespeople...
Hard landing manufacturer, Tobermore, prepares for the next phase of its market expansion, with the appointment of its first ever board of directors. The inaugural board will sit above the manufacturer’s current senior leadership team, providing strategic direction,...
Green-tech is celebrating 30 years of recognised work within the landscaping industry. The UK landscaping supplier is celebrating this milestone with a calendar of events planned throughout the year, from sales promotions and competitions; to sponsored events, throwback memories and a celebratory open day at its head office planned for the...
Environmental consultancy Tyler Grange has opened the doors to its seventh UK office in Cardiff. This latest investment looks to support the B Corp firm’s growing involvement with Welsh architects, housebuilders and developers to deliver their projects. Operating from Cathedral Road, north-west of the city centre, the office is led by associate...
Greenwood Plants took home three awards, including overall ‘International Grower of the Year’ at the 2024 AIPH awards, held on 24 January. The nursery was entered into the international award following its HTA ‘Peat-free Grower of the Year 2023’ win back in October, and was shortlisted with nine other commercial growers from around the world....
Kent based Artificial Lawn Company has partnered with Nottingham based Let’s Recycle Artificial Grass (LRAG) to ‘improve’ sustainability of its products. LRAG will collect and recycle all old and discarded artificial grass removed by the Lawn Company, as well as offcuts, roll ends and trimmings collected during installation. The waste artificial...
Green-tech is reinforcing its commitment to investing in its team and the industry by sending another team member on the BASIS training course. Jamie Peacock of the sales team has successfully completed and passed the BASIS Certificate in prop protection (Amenity Horticulture), and has now joined the BASIS Professional Register. He is now able to...
Mitie is being recognised as a UK Top Employer for the sixth runninning, a certification awarded by the Top Employers Institute. The facilities management company has earned this certification for its continued commitment to creating a better workplace environment for its colleagues through HR policies and people practices. Employers must...
The Wildflower seed brand of Green-tech, John Chambers Wildflower Seed, will be entering its 11th year under new guidance. Roger McGivern has progressed from managing a sales team at Green-tech to head-up the Wildflower seed branch as business manager. McGivern will be responsible for the overall performance of the brand, managing a trade and key...
Timber importer and processor, Arbor Forest unveils a new fly-through virtual tour. For the first time, Arbor Forest is inviting customers to see a birds eye view of its 90-acre site in New Holland, North Lincolnshire. Showcasing the size and scale of the site in a first-person view- the video covers all areas of the site and provides an inside...
Ground Control’s continued commitment to reaching net-zero has been recognised by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company is on course to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2038- 12 years ahead of the official target date set by the Government. Reduction targets submitted by the maintenance and biodiversity company show...
Environmental consultancy Tyler Grange is marking one year of B Corporation status by publishing its first impact report. The report outlines its B Corp achievements thus far, alongside its commitments for the future and goals for recertification in 2025. Since implementing a permanent four day work week, the business has seen an almost 30%...
A local UK Environment Agency has made the switch to battery-powered tools, opting for Husqvarna’s zero-emission hand-held range. Working year-round in the London boroughs of Dagenham and Barking, the Environmental Agency’s Operations Delivery team operates machinery daily to prevent flooding. Traditionally the team used fossil-fuelled equipment...
With Christmas fast approaching, horticultural charity Perennial, is appealing to the industry for donations this festive season. After 36% more people turned to the charity for help this year, it is expected that the winter months and festive season will expedite this number further. “Every day people get in contact either for themselves, to...
UK-based decking and cladding solutions manufacturer, Millboard has acquired long-term French distributor, AnsyearsSAS, in a move to strengthen its European market presence. The acquisition has been completed through a newly established entity, Millboard France SAS, and is a decision influenced by French market demand. When discussing the...
A Yorkshire nursery founded over 100 years ago has announced a major rebrand. Johnsons of Whixley will be rebranding to Johnsons Nurseries in a move that aims to secure the brand for future generations. Group managing director at Johnsons Nurseries, Graham Richardson, says: “We have used the generic term ‘Nurserymen’ as part of our branding for...
Following the success of FutureScape 2023 last week, here is a selection of some of the new products showcased at the event. Lux Unique and Zoe Claymore - The ‘Hampton Collection’ of galvanised steel raised beds Following the success of Claymore’s Renters’ Retreat garden at RHS Hampton Court this year, Lux Unique have teamed up with the...
Landscapeplus has revealed its new branding today at FutureScape 2023. The trade-only, Wiltshire-based company has undergone a three-year process to enhance its culture, vision and branding since celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2020. The result is a new logo – which still uses the recognisable magenta for which Landscapeplus has become known...
FutureScape 2023, in association with Caribbean Blinds will be opening its doors tomorrow, alongside Public Spaces Expo and Outdoor Living & Wellness Expo, for the UK’s largest event for the landscaping, public space design and outdoor living event! As well as playing host to dozens of educational seminars across multiple stages, the show...
idverde has appointed a new chief executive officer (Group CEO) effective today. Luzius Wirth joined the Group in November last year as deputy group CEO with a primary focus on leading and developing high-performing operations across idverde’s country footprint. Commenting on his position, Wirth says: “I see tremendous opportunity for this...
Green-tech Specifier has signed up to NBS Source, an online source for product information available to architects and specifiers. NBS Source has been connecting architects to the relevant manufacturers for over 50 years, with a platform of over 1,100 manufacturers and 33,000 products, free for Specifiers to use. Green-tech’s Specification...
King and Co the Tree Nursery based in Rayne, Essex are ready to help their trade customers succeed for another planting season. King and Co have been helping horticultural professionals for over 45 years. The Nursery stocks a wide range of bare root and root balled hedging in addition to container grown trees and hedge plants. Importantly,...
Tubex Nature announces expansion of biodegradable range ahead of 2024 planting season. In addition to the original Tubex Nature Standard shelter, the company will be releasing a new range of sizes and styles of tree shelters including easywrap, vole guards and shrub shelters. “The surge in popularity of biodegradable solutions means it is vital...
The chairman of Hillier Nurseries, Robert Hillier has announced he will be stepping down from the role after more than 50 years. George Hillier will be taking over as chairman of the family-run business from 1 January 2024, while Robert remains at the company on a part-time basis as a board director. “It has been a privilege to be at the...
Wyevale Nurseries will be giving away pots of its new non-climbing Hedera Algerian Bellecour® to attendees at FutureScape this month, where the nursery will be exhibiting. Wyevale’s stand theme is set to be a native multi-stem trees, including Betula utilis and Pinus sylvestris, underplanted with Hedera Algerian Bellecour®, a new non-climbing,...
North Yorkshire nursery, Johnsons of Whixley has received its Plant Healthy accreditation for the third year running. The accreditation recognises suppliers that trade and grow plants of a high standard of health and biosecurity, reducing the risk of introducing or spreading destructive plant pests. Whilst protecting the horticultural industry,...
A tree nursery in Sussex has become 100% employee-owned following its sale to a newly created Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). English Woodlands supplies an assortment of tree and shrub species to a range of clients, including private individuals, farmers and landowners, landscapers, developers, conservation and environmental bodies, parish and...
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