Grafton Group has financial ‘firepower’ for €934m worth of deals, says new CEO – The Irish Times

The new chief executive of Grafton Group, Eric Born, said that the DIY retailer and builders merchants group has financial scope to pursue about £800 million (€934 million) of acquisitions, as it continues to generate strong levels of cash even as its pretax profit slid in the first six months of the year.

The Dublin-based company, which owns the Woodie’s retailing and Chadwicks merchant brands in the Republic, also operates across the UK, Netherlands and Finland, where it has more specialist distribution businesses. Mr Born, who took the helm at the end of last year, said the group’s focus is

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Samsung Canada’s Home Repair Service helps even more Canadians extend lifespan of their home appliances – Samsung Newsroom Canada

Reaching 99 per cent of Canadians, Samsung’s Home Appliance Service helps users get more out of their home appliances through effortless service

 

 

With a longtime commitment to providing easy, convenient repair service for all home appliances, Samsung Canada is proud to share their home appliance repair service reaches 99 per cent of Canada’s population[1], helping even more Canadians get the most out of their appliances.

 

Samsung’s in home repair service helps Samsung users receive specialized repair service in a way that is best for them – no matter where they are in the country. For towns and cities

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4 ways Rümi home service is making life easier for Albertans

Let’s get real people! As much as we love owning a home, maintaining it can be a daunting task. From fixing leaky faucets to handling electrical repairs, there’s always something that needs attention. And with life happening, it’s not always possible to stay on top of everything. So, we thank heavens (and ATCO) for Rümi.

Given its growing popularity and the fact that it is powered by one of the most trusted Albertan brands, ATCO, Rümi hardly needs an intro. The home repair and maintenance services brand has, after all, revolutionized the way Albertans take care of their homes.

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Halton police warn of home repair scammers – bayobserver.ca Hamilton, Burlington and GTA

With the advent warmer weather comes the beginning of home repair scam artists knocking on residents’ doors

Halton Police advise residents to keep and eye out for the following behaviours:

  • The fraud involves contractors travelling door-to-door selling services that are unsolicited by a consumer. These services include chimney or driveway repair and interlock stone work.
  • The suspect will provide quotes with prices lower than market value and once a deal is reached, will request a large cash payment. Based on previous complaints, initial work may start, however the work will be sub-par and/or incomplete.
  • After this initial work, the consumer
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Home renovation fraud returns to Halton

Residents are warned about a home repair fraud operating in Halton. The scam involves contractors travelling door-to-door as they attempt to sell unrequested services to unsuspecting homeowners. These services vary from chimney or driveway repair to interlock stonework.

Halton Police have received multiple complaints and believe there are more victims.

How the home repair fraud works

To secure a deal, the suspected contractor provides quotes with prices lower than market value but requests the homeowner give a large cash payment to secure the fantastic price. Based on previous complaints to Halton Police, the contract may start the work. However, the

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