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Café of the Year: GFC Awards 2024/5 – The Deli at 58, Loughborough - Great Food Club

Oct 1, 2024 | greatfoodclub.co.uk | Tim Burke

Chosen by our judges:The Deli at 58, Loughborough, LeicestershireThe top public vote-winners:The Deli at 58, Loughborough, LeicestershireLil Bo’s, Ashby de la Zouch, LeicestershireLamberts of Stamford, LincolnshireBob’s, Corby, NorthamptonshireThe winner is The Deli at 58 in Loughborough – a café with an extremely talented kitchen and a passion for top-quality local producers. The moment you arrive outside The Deli at 58, you get the feeling you are in for a treat.
Kuru Kuru Sushi opens a second Leicester branch | Great Food Club

Sep 12, 2024 | greatfoodclub.co.uk | Tim Burke

Kuru Kuru Sushi, a popular Leicester sushi bar that we recommend on this website, has opened a second branch in the city, this time in the vibrant foodie hub of Queens Road, Clarendon Park. Owner Shyiam noted that many loyal customers from the original Welford Road location live in the Clarendon Park area, and are thrilled to now have access to high-quality sushi closer to home.
VIDEO SHOWCASE: Surf’s up

May 9, 2024 | hbsdealer.com | Tim Burke

Storied surfboard shaper Josh Martin of Martin Shapes in Capistrano Beach, California, stars in this short film from Makita. Concerning the process of making, Martin says it’s all about, “taking a rough form and creating a fine form,” as he continues the legacy of his father, master shaper Terry Martin. Along the way, he uses a full range of Makita tools, equipment and accessories for shaping and creating custom surfboards, said the company.
Makita and the makers

May 7, 2024 | hbsdealer.com | Tim Burke

Makita answered the question, “Why builders build?” with the latest installment in its video series. Storied surfboard shaper Josh Martin of Martin Shapes in Capistrano Beach, California, is featured. Concerning the process of making, said Martin, it’s all about, “taking a rough form and creating a fine form,” as he continues the legacy of his father, master shaper Terry Martin.
Atlas Homewares has new collection

May 7, 2024 | hbsdealer.com | Tim Burke

Atlas Homewares has introduced the Reeves Collection, which includes a range of knobs, pulls and appliance pulls in five trending finishes. “Inspired by industrial aesthetics, each piece is meticulously crafted to redefine a home’s charm. This collection is truly a testament to innovation and style,” said Christine Zimmer, product manager of Atlas Homewares.
3M expands its Neb. facility

May 7, 2024 | hbsdealer.com | Tim Burke

3M reported a new 90,000 square foot expansion at its facility in Valley, Nebraska, to increase the plant's manufacturing capacity and add new jobs to the community. "3M has been a part of Valley and the greater Omaha business community for 45 years," said Matt Huset, plant director at 3M's Valley plant. "We’re proud of the role we play in Nebraska’s success and pleased that we could work with state officials to make this expansion happen,” said Huset.
PaintLine partners with Würth Baer Supply

May 7, 2024 | hbsdealer.com | Tim Burke

Würth Baer Supply Company and Würth Louis and Company have added PaintLine to their offerings. Both companies are specialty wholesale distributors to the woodworking industry. “We are thrilled to work with Würth Baer and Würth Louis and are confident their customers will find that our products provide innovative solutions across a wide range of commercial woodworking and wood finishing applications,” said Kyle Robinson, CEO of PaintLine.
Hiring boost from Angi

May 6, 2024 | hbsdealer.com | Tim Burke

Angi reported that it has launched several initiatives for the May 7 National Signing Day – a day to acknowledge and celebrate students who pursue an undergraduate or graduate trade school training program. “Unfortunately, there are not enough people entering the trades despite the fact that the careers have extremely high job satisfaction and are well paid,” said Angie Hicks, co-founder of the website. Several company plans will try to help change that.
Boise Cascade Q1 sales stack up

May 6, 2024 | hbsdealer.com | Tim Burke

Boise Cascade Company (BCC), reported that revenue rose 7% in the first quarter of 2024 versus prior year due to what the company called, “strong operating and financial performance.”In the outlook for the year, Nate Jorgensen, CEO, said, “housing starts forecasts for 2024 are generally consistent with 2023 levels.
Do it Best keeps the promotions coming

May 6, 2024 | hbsdealer.com | Tim Burke

Do it Best Corp. reported these promotions within its corporate office team:Mike Barley, manager of IT integrations. Mike Beerens, manager of the enterprise project management office. Todd Bussen, manager of IT systems administration. Devin Hoeppner, network systems operator. Eric Knox, director of LBM sales. Jasmine McClanahan, communications project manager. Micahel McCoy, outdoor living merchandise manager. Will Stanley, vendor compliance specialist. Micah Swerens, network systems operator.