The team at RODO celebrate 100 years of the company.
Posted on 6 January 2026

Rodo celebrates 100 years in business

Rodo celebrates its centenary as a fourth generation, independently run family business. From formative beginnings as a three-employee broom supplier to the UK’s most widely distributed trade decorating accessories supplier,…

Maureen Turner (right) from UHI Inverness, wins Purdy Mentor of the Year 2025.
Posted on 1 December 2025

Purdy Mentor of the Year 2025 winners

Leading professional painting tools manufacturer Purdy has announced this year’s winners of its Mentor of the Year competition, at an awards ceremony held in central London on Friday 28 November….

Photograph of the team from Crown Paints winning the Award for Race to Net Zero.
Posted on 20 November 2025

Crown wins award

Leading paint manufacturer secures Race to Net Zero title for third consecutive year at the British Coatings Federation awards (BCF) Crown Paints has secured three prestigious awards at the 2025…

Photograph of a painter wearing hi-viz jacket and applying paint with a brush to a wall.
Posted on 17 November 2025

Bell acquires McDermid Decorators

Bell, one of the largest property service contractors in the UK, has recently acquired McDermid Decorators, which will continue to trade under its existing name and structure. Painting and decorating…

Picture of Simon Walker, winner of the Purdy trip to Portland competition 2025.
Posted on 12 October 2025

Purdy winner announced

Purdy has announced painter and decorator Simon Walker as the winner of its Portland trip competition, held to celebrate the company’s 100-year anniversary. Simon will enjoy a seven-night, luxury stay…