July/August 2022

Updates
MORE THAN FIT FOR PURPOSE
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Snickers Workwear says its trouser families are suited to any kind of work on site.
Said to deliver maximum functionality, comfort, protection and mobility, they’re the products
of choice among discerning professional tradesmen and women.
The company says hi-tech fabrics, functionality and fit are the hallmarks of these products, and
the AllroundWork trousers are ready for any kind of work in any trade.
FlexiWork trousers are said to deliver superior freedom of movement, while LiteWork trousers keep
you cool, dry and ventilated.
Then there’s RuffWork trousers, reinforced and tough for the roughest work on site; ProtecWork
protective wear for hazardous environments; and certified High-Vis trousers when personal visibility on site is a priority. Snickers Workwear trousers also deliver
certified protection with the patented KneeGuard System for greater flexibility, comfort and durability.
www.snickersworkwear.co.uk
SCREWFIX SHINES BRIGHT WITH 800TH STORE OPENING
Screwfix, has opened its 800th store in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire. Earlier this year Screwfix announced its store target of 80 new stores
across the UK and the Republic of Ireland, creating more than 800 new jobs by the end of January 2023.
This latest opening brings Screwfix closer to its overall target of 1,000 stores across the UK and Republic of
Ireland. The new store creates 12 jobs for the local community.
To mark this significant milestone, the store was opened with a launch event, with colleagues and senior
representatives from Screwfix, including Operations and Property Director, Scott Parsons, and Managing Director
for UK and Ireland, Max Britten. Newly recruited staff at the Bourton-on-the-Water store will have the opportunity to
participate in the retailer’s apprenticeship scheme, joining the already 850 apprentices currently training across the
business. www.screwfix.com/
MAKING LITEWORK OF THE HEAT ON SITE
As temperatures soar, stay cool and safe at work with Snickers Workwear’s Summer Topwear.
From top to toe and inside out, Snickers Workwear clothing will look after your wellbeing and working efficiency on site this
summer. For sunny weather, there’s new LiteWork topwear and accessories that deliver UPF 40+ sun protection – a must
if you’re working outside for long periods. Look out for Snickers Workwear clothing which uses the quick-drying 37.5 fabric
technology with advanced ventilation. It’s said to be really good at ‘wicking’ moisture away from the body.
It also keeps you dry so you can work with an optimal body temperature if it’s warm, or if the weather cools off. As well
as shirts, there’s new shorts, work trousers and hoodies in a range of styles and colours in the LiteWork range. And, with a
close eye on sustainability, they come in body-mapping designs for an amazing fit, outstanding functionality and long-lasting
comfort – all day, every day. www.snickersworkwear.co.uk
100 NOT OUT FOR WERNER!
Werner, the manufacturer of ladders and access equipment, is celebrating its 100th anniversary
this year.
With an ongoing commitment to product innovation, the company holds over 600 patents and has
received notable industry-leading awards and accolades over the years.
Justin White, Managing Director of WernerCo UK, said: “The Werner name has achieved many
milestones over the past 100 years. As a brand, our main focus has always been innovation, and
pushing change within the industry by improving work at height safety through both our exceptionally
safe products and internal and external training initiatives; with the end goal of helping the end-user to
achieve more, and work safely.” wernerco.co.uk
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