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With traditional structural pipe supports there are often many challenges you have to face, schedules often overrun and budgets are exceeded. But have you ever considered the alternative to overcome these issues?

As many contractors head back to site and find ways to implement strict social distancing and hygiene measures, Armorgard have been busy developing and providing solutions to help protect workers and prevent the spread of covid-19.

We are aware that many of you are still working hard on vital projects and supporting critical infrastructure which must remain operational during this difficult time. We want to reassure you that we are open for business and as always we're doing all we can to support you and your projects. We continue to provide a huge range of products and services and are always on-hand to support you. You can still expect:

Our customer was tasked with the refurbishment of their client’s prestigious new offices in Reading, including complete fit-out, M&E and air conditioning. The equipment was all booked to lift the heavy rooftop application into position, but what about the frame to support the 9 tonne plantroom on the roof? 

Regulations and product approvals are becoming more and more stringent across the industry and anchor fixings, often used in safety critical applications are certainly no exception. Guidelines state that safety critical applications are those in which a failure could result in a collapse or partial collapse of a structure, cause risk to human life, or lead to significant economic loss. Not something anyone wishes to be involved in! However, an understanding of the relevant guidelines and what ETA approvals are can go an awful long way in ensuring this doesn’t happen to you.

The 18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations 2019 (BS7671) came into force on the 1st January 2019 and contains significant changes that relate directly to fire safety and the performance of installations should a fire occur.

May 2019 marked 30 years since Kernow Fixings started trading, a significant milestone that the Kernow team felt worthy of celebrating.

We’re very pleased to announce the acquisition of MCP UK, an M&E Support, Fastener and Fixing supplier based in Scotland. This is an extremely good fit with Kernow Fixings, enhancing existing business which will provide benefits to all customers. We’d like to wish all MCP customers a very warm welcome to Kernow Fixings.

Tools are regarded as high value products with a high potential re-sell value too, resulting in an epidemic of tool thefts up and down the country.

We are pleased to announce that we will shortly be stocking the latest of TimCo’s products – the NEW Solo Coach Screws.

Royd is yet again bringing us new innovative products, ever striving to make your job a more hassle free experience.

Whilst often beautiful, marine environments come with their challenges, being highly corrosive with high concentration of sodium chloride in both direct and atmospheric contact.

If you require a COSHH compliant storage unit to safely store various hazardous substances, then DrumCage is the perfect solution.

This month we are offering a great deal on the Makita 18v 2-Piece Brushless Kit. The deal includes:

All you have to do is spend £600 or more and we will send a FREE match size, Kernow branded football with your order! Please add this as a line to your order using code KER/FOOTBALL.

It makes sense to keep all important on-site safety documentation and equipment in one place on-site, so everyone knows where to find it and access it in an emergency. Well the smart new InstructaHut IH4 from Armorgard does just that and more!

CT1 is a unique sealant and construction bond which has been developed to have many uses, as demanded by the industry. A multi-functional sealant and adhesive, all in one tube! Through research and development, CT1 has been created to be more than just a sealant that can be applied to a multitude of surfaces. Although CT1 can be applied to many different surfaces, it’s also a sealant that:

Take advantage of our great spring OFFERS running throughout April! 

XtractaBench is the latest new innovative product being launched into the Armorgard range.

Why not take advantage of our great March offer? Place an order with us for over £1,000 net and you will receive a FREE SDS DRILL!! (Orders for power tools are excluded from this offer).

Armorgard have launched another new innovative product in response to industry and contractors’ needs. With tools and equipment theft on the rise and not always a secure building or unit nearby to house expensive gear, Armorgard have designed and created Forma-Stor as a neat and safe solution.

SMART Tool have released The Beast! A brand new 400W SMART Tool, the TR60 Tradesman­­ which we can now supply!

The SS7 is a new improved version of the highly popular CuttingStation by Armorgard. Its innovative design comes with several enhancements and is generally safer and even more user friendly than the original design.

February brings the start of the 2018 Six Nations Championships where the competing nations of England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales battle it out to claim the Six Nations title.

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