18 August 2024
Here in ‘FORT World’ it’s been a very busy time. June was exceptionally busy; July returned to more normal patterns but we’ve been having a great time with our FORT Summer Spectacular Darts Competition, which has drawn in many customers to see our superb showrooms and to meet a long line of suppliers, to whom we’re extremely grateful, for their support and generosity!
31 July 2024
Thank you to everyone for participating and engaging in our Summer Spectacular 2024, it’s been a great success with suppliers coming in-house for fantastic trade days including mini games and special offers.
15 June 2024
The weather has been a key part of our reporting this year, but at long last it seems that we can turn from that to other things, as we appear to be into decent building conditions – long may it continue!
15 May 2024
What a difference the sun makes! There’s been a marked increase in enquiries; the collection yard is always busy and our Customers are flat out – surely a hosepipe ban must be imminent?!
22 April 2024
Ideally, FORT enjoys trying to persuade our customers and their clients to consider options that will be longer lasting, energy efficient and positive on insulation values. FORT are aware of global human issues, such as child labour and do our utmost to either mitigate or eliminate all of the negatives.
13 April 2024
For the last few months the weather has been the key factor, lots of projects running behind and anxiety growing as future projects are starting to become delayed, but it really does seem as if we’re through the worst.
17 March 2024
I’m pleased to be the friendliest van driver on the FORT delivery fleet, and because of that I guarantee a cracking smile from myself anytime we cross paths! We’re always busy here at FORT so that leaves me out on the road with a full van getting you all the materials you need to your site. Since joining the team I’ve enjoyed everyone’s friendly team spirited attitude, and after all team work makes the dream work.
15 March 2024
Writing this on a day in mid March where it isn’t raining and there’s none on forecast for another couple of days seems almost surreal, there’s even some blue sky with, dare I say it, some glimpses of sunshine? It’s not just the weather which is improving though; we have longer daylight hours and with the budget out of the way we know more clearly where we are economically.
19 February 2024
I joined the yard team in May of last year and it’s been fantastic to work alongside a great team of guys. We’re the ones picking and packing your orders ready for collections or deliveries.
18 February 2024
Maybe it’s just a dream, but was there a short spell when it was a little bit drier during these past few weeks? As you’ll see below, we seem to be having very high rainfall levels. The ground is still totally saturated, so it won’t take much to see flooding again and that is seriously affecting groundworks. But the days are also lengthening and we’re heading for the busier phase for construction.
02 February 2024
Are you ready to transform your home this January? Look no further than FORT Builders’ Merchants! We are your local, trusted painting and decorating product supplier and we carry an extensive range of painting and decorating tools to get you started on your DIY or trade journey.
18 January 2024
I’m a new face here at FORT, joining the sales team back in October last year. A lot of you will likely know me by now if you’ve had a recent visit to FORT, or even just a phone call. Having worked in similar sectors prior to joining the team I’ve brought with me some great knowledge on the industry and it’s materials.