October 2020

Updates
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NEW SECTORS FOR NORTON CLIPPER
After increasingly high demand, Norton
Clipper’s coveted range has broken new
ground with movement into four new
application sectors:
construction and building industries,
products in the Norton Clipper range
are known for their durability, quality
and expert finish – and these new
identify which materials it can be
used for, as follows: Light Blue:
Wood and Composites; Purple:
Multi-materials; Yellow: Veneer
additions are no exception.
and Laminates; Dark Grey:
Wood and composites: Built for power,
Aluminium.
precision and durability, these tools encompass Within each application sector, users can
solutions for hard and soft wood, wooden panels,
OSB, MDF, and HDF; Multi-materials: These
blades are designed to cut construction timbers,
pallets, nails and non-ferrous metals, without
find a variety of different Tungsten Carbide Tipped
(TCT) circular saw blades, hole saws, jigsaw
blades, reciprocating saw blades and planer blades
to suit a wide variety of processing requirements.
Adrian Hough, Country Manager at Saint-Gobain
Abrasives commented: “We are very excited to
be entering into these new sectors and
applications. This is a progression which was
damage to the blade itself. Veneer and
very much driven by customer demand, and one
The optimised gullet shape on the circular saw
laminates: Whether cutting melamine faced
which will continue the legacy of high quality and
blades ensures a reduction in blade vibration to
boards, plywood, laminated panels or sheets of
durability attached to the Norton Clipper brand.
offer a more precise cut every time, whilst the
HPL, this range has a professional blade to suit.
Aluminium: This is Norton Clipper's specialist
reduction in noise and heat build-up on the steel
centre increases safety for users.
“We are confident that both professionals and
DIYers alike will be thrilled with these new
range of blades, suited to cutting aluminium,
blades, which prioritise user safety and deliver
To help contractors quickly and easily choose the
brass, and copper.
excellent results, time after time.”
correct tool for their project, the packaging in the
Renowned as the cutting product of choice in the new range is colour coded in order to help www.nortonabrasives.com
TOP CREDENTIALS FOR AUTUMN
Snickers Workwear has launched its new range of POLARTEC Power Stretch jackets and fleeces.
Sharp, stylish looks and market-leading recycled POLARTEC fabric technology make these a must for
the autumn on site or outdoor leisurewear. The versatile FLEXIWork full-stretch jackets, deliver a tight,
body-hugging fit with efficient moisture transportation and durable shape retention, plus great
freedom of movement. There’s also long johns to match for full body insulation.
The AllroundWork fleeces and bodywarmers – made from 80% recycled polyester – are packed for
warmth and comfort to keep your body warm or comfortably cool when you most need it.
Snickers Workwear has called its new POLARTEC Power
Stretch jackets and fleeces range the ‘sustainable choice’.
Fashionable and functional, they combine practicality with street-smart looks and offer the right kind
of sustainable choice for tradespeople.
www.snickersworkwear.co.uk
DRIVING DELIVERY SUCCESS
Permaroof UK says it has invested in two brand new vehicles to boost the speed and
consistency of its service as external couriers continue to feel the pressure of the pandemic.
Permaroof has increased the size of its delivery fleet
from four lorries to six. This means that orders going to
its merchant stockists and directly to contractors are
guaranteed to remain timely, with reliable deliveries
made where and when they are needed.
Adrian Buttress, MD of Permaroof UK, said: “One of the challenges we faced during lockdown was couriers
starting to let us down, with an obvious knock-on effect to our customers and in turn, their clients. As an
independent family-run business, it’s just so important that our standards of service remain consistent, so
this investment was essential. Having two additional vehicles also increases the capacity of what we can
offer which is crucial as the business continues to go from strength to strength.” www.permaroof.co.uk
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