Monthly Archives: January 2023

Hodgson strengthens team to drive sales in key sectors

We have recently strengthened our nationwide sales team to focus on the construction, glazing and passive fire sectors. The Hodgson sales team covers the whole of the UK and now includes Carl Freeman, Area Sales Manager (South) Building Envelope, Oliver Shaw, Market Manager, Passive Fire and Kevin Powell, National Sales Manager Trade/DIY. Carl Freeman will be managing Hodgson customers in the glazing and construction contractor sector in the South of England. With many years’ experience in construction sales, Carl will increase the presence and service to customers in the South of England. Oliver Shaw will be heading up the passive fire business focussing mainly on the customer base at our sister company, Britchem. He brings many years’ experience in this market and will be key to supporting our targeted growth. Kevin Powell joins Hodgson with twenty-five years’ sales, account and … Continue reading

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Stay Fire Safe with Intufire®Acrylic

When it comes to fire safety, what are the first things you think of? Fire doors, exit routes, alarm. The list goes on. There are so many factors that go into a top-notch fire strategy. But, when was the last time you considered the importance of fire safe sealants? Fire safe sealants are required in many fire-rated structures – from partition walls, door architraves, service penetrations, floors, to the bedding of hinges on fire doors. Our Intufire® Acrylic sealant is a waterborne one-part fire-resistant joint sealant which provides a firm, yet flexible seal to joints in a wide variety of fire-rated structures where fire resistance up to four hours is required. Its special intumescent properties cause the sealant to swell up and char in the presence of heat, preventing the spread of smoke and fire through the joint. Intufire® Acrylic … Continue reading

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