Scottish paint companies (part two)
Specialising in a niche product can mean a long life for a paint company. Neil Braidwood speaks to Smith & Rodger which has been going since 1877 and Mac & Brush which launched last year.
Specialising in a niche product can mean a long life for a paint company. Neil Braidwood speaks to Smith & Rodger which has been going since 1877 and Mac & Brush which launched last year.
Dulux Academy expands its skills development team as James Wildish, Georgie Baker and Steve Dove join the stellar line-up.
The competition – which recognises those in the industry who are inspiring the next generation of professional decorators – has now opened for this year’s entries. The painting tools manufacturer’s 2023 competition launch follows huge success over the last two years.
It’s showtime! Can you afford not to be at this year’s show?
With a declining supply of 16 and 17-year-olds coming into the trade, mature apprentices are helping fill the gap.
The employer and member of the Scottish Decorators’ Federation is dedicated to providing opportunities to people from under-represented groups and has been recognised at the Scottish Apprenticeship Awards. The company won ‘Large Employer of the Year – Promoting Diversity’ at the ceremony on 8th March 2023.
The annual PPG Golf Masters returns for the 15th year with 2023 promising to be bigger and better. The competition is open to all PPG Architectural Coatings UK and Ireland…
Crown has brought some colour to Elgin with a new store. The store has created several new jobs in the area and will provide a one-stop shop for Elgin’s professional…
Colour is important. But it’s really important when you are choosing a colour scheme for school pupils that have special needs. Paint expert Dulux Trade has supported the design of…
This week (6-12 February) marks National Apprenticeship Week. With the current skills shortage and the challenge of encouraging more women into construction, Merseyside housing association, Livv Housing Group, is proud to have welcomed its first female painting and decorating apprentice.