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21/09/2007

Leading Tool Distributor Gives Students The Facts

Rollins & Sons (London), the leading tool distributor for Marshalltown Tools, will be launching a series of fact sheets at Interbuild 2007 to educate and encourage a new generation of skilled tradespeople.

The informative fact sheets highlight everything a beginner needs to know about Roofing, Bricklaying, Carpentry, Plastering and Plumbing.

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Each fact sheet describes the trade and lists the tools which are needed for the job as a reference guide.

Supporting each trade, Rollins & Sons (London) have included comments from the leading trade associations on best practice and the advantages of joining a professional trade body.

These educational fact sheets give a snapshot of each construction trade to assist students in making the right career choice.

Interbuild will be held at the NEC, Birmingham, from 28 October - 1 November 2007.

(CL)

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