Selkent has introduced new electric vehicles to its growing delivery fleet, improving operational sustainability and offering enhanced order fulfilment within the London and Birmingham areas.

As part of its ESG commitments, Selkent, a leading UK supplier of construction fixings and tools, has invested in three new hybrid vehicles, and one fully electric van. This brings its Sittingbourne-based delivery fleet to 16 vans and two lorries that operate in Birmingham, London and the surroundings areas.

As a FORS Gold accredited fleet, Selkent has demonstrated its commitment to the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and environmental performance. The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) sets the standard for safer, smarter, and greener road transport operations, with demands for exacting targets and a focus on operators promoting FORS standard to their supply chain.

Statistics show that each electric driver will save

Selkent has been awarded the prestigious High-Speed Blue Diamond certification for its exceptional performance on HS2 projects.

Selkent, a leading UK supplier of construction fixings and tools, received the quality award from Skanska Costain STRABAG (SCS) Railways, for its consistently high operational performance on the Main Works Lots S1 and S2 project over the last 12 months.

Based on scores from quarterly performance reviews, the certification highlights consistent high performance of project suppliers. Selkent has been pivotal in keeping these critical infrastructure projects on track operationally by ensuring a constant supply of fixings, tools, and site consumables across all the HS2 sites. This is significant given the project comprises of the construction of 45 miles of tunnels, 37 miles of viaducts and 343 miles of railway track, with over 30,000 workers on site on the London tunnels section alone.

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With a large million-pound investment Selkent, a leading UK supplier of construction fixings and tools, trebles its customer fulfilment capacity with the opening of a brand-new warehouse in Sittingbourne, UK.

Officially opened by local MP Kevin McKenna, the facility currently has 34 employees with an additional eight roles being recruited for within the local area. As part of the company’s wider growth plans, the new warehouse is accompanied by an office move to Orpington, offering easier commute to its employees and better links between the office and its new Kent-based warehouse.

The new warehouse will form a central base for its upgraded delivery fleet operations, using entirely electric vehicles that utilise a new fleet management system, the Podfather. Integrated with the company’s back-office systems, the fleet management software helps to improve the efficiency of dispatch, ensure cost effective and resource efficient delivery management,

Selkent will be the exclusive distributor of the Maturix intelligent sensor system. The Maturix unit provides real-time monitoring of concrete temperature, strength, and maturity, giving an accurate report from inside concrete elements as they are curing and drying.

The innovative concrete monitoring system enables construction project engineers to make operational decisions based on real-time data, which is proven to increase project efficiency, cut costs, and enhance quality control.

Crucially, the system utilises inexpensive thermocouples embedded in the structure to perform the monitoring, removing the need to sacrifice expensive cast-in sensors and lowering running costs. Other monitoring systems currently in use are buried into the concrete whereas the Maturix unit can be disconnected and reused. Not only does this help to keep project costs down, but it also generates less onsite waste and offers a more sustainable option.

Selkent launches game-changing equipment tracking system at Highways UK 2024

Highways UK 2024 sees the launch of the Sel-vantage Hub, an innovative onsite solution for equipment tracking and zero-downtime operations from leading UK fixings and fastenings supplier, Selkent.

The Sel-vantage Hub from Selkent is an industry-leading warehouse and asset management system that gives contractors working on large-scale shutdown, maintenance and construction projects a system that provides real-time tracking for tools, equipment and industrial supplies – which ultimately reduces delays and optimises productivity on site.

Having clear transparency of supplies and equipment maintains commercial control of a project, with real-time data to support consumable management. It also protects staff and clients on site, as the system ensures only compliant and safe equipment is used on site. And as well as providing details about the location of tools and equipment, it also tracks

Selkent offers first-look of exciting new innovations at Highways UK 2024

Leading UK fixings and fastenings supplier Selkent is set to showcase latest innovations and products at the industry’s go-to event. With over 375 exhibitors, Highways UK brings together road infrastructure industry experts and suppliers, to share the latest market knowledge, innovations, and new business.

With a variety of products being launched at the show, the Selkent stand will offer customers the opportunity of a first-look at the latest innovations on offer. As an exclusive distributor for the UK, Selkent are showcasing the new concrete monitoring system from Maturix, whose cutting-edge technology combines with Selkent’s industry expertise to deliver an advanced solution for construction professionals across the UK.

Their recently expanded range of own-brand label products will also take centre stage on the stand, with key offerings such as Sure Snap, the Rebar Buddy and the new carbide-tipped

Selkent is following in the footsteps of global mega-brands like Amazon and Cost-Co with ambitious plans to grow its own-label offering with a new carbide-tipped reciprocating saw blade being the latest product to be added to its expanding product range.

The newly available carbide-tipper saw lasts up to 50 times longer than standard bi-metal equivalents and gives customers reassurance on the superior product quality and performance they can expect from Selkent.

Moving to sell own high quality branded tools and fixings is key to the company’s business strategy as Vaughan Bushnell, Director at Selkent explains:

“We currently sell over 8,000 different products and will be adding more that carry the Selkent brand to help over-deliver on market expectations.

“We work closely with our global network of manufacturers, and this reciprocating saw blade was the perfect product to fit within our ambitious

The Rebar Buddy, which is reusable and recyclable is distributed exclusively in the UK by Selkent, represents a significant improvement on existing methods the company says.

Exposed rebar can cause safety issues for those working on site, with protruding rebars causing a potential for injury or trip hazard.

The familiar plastic rebar mushroom caps currently used are frequently contaminated with concrete which means they cannot be recycled and therefore don’t meet current sustainability expectations. 

The Rebar Buddy is constructed from a PTE thermoplastic elastomer that Selkent claims is perfectly suited to its application. The material combines stiffness with just the right elasticity to allow the product to endure repeated use, delivering a strong grip while allowing easy application.

The product is supplied either as individual caps or as a long strip to cover multiple rebar protrusions, allowing quicker application and saving  time.

We're thrilled to share some exciting news with our valued community: Selkent is growing! In our continuous effort to bring unparalleled service and support closer to our customers, we are proud to announce the opening of our new branch in Ipswich. This strategic expansion complements our existing operational hubs in London and Birmingham, further solidifying our commitment to excellence across the UK.

For over 35 years, Selkent has been at the forefront of supplying the Construction and Infrastructure sectors with top-tier products and services. Our dedication to providing an industry-leading level of customer service and support has been the cornerstone of our success. As we turn the page to this new chapter, our Ipswich branch stands ready to better service our customers and projects within Suffolk, North Essex, and Norfolk counties.

When it comes to construction work, safety is always a top priority. One of the most dangerous aspects of the job is the risk of contact injuries from exposed rebar. Fortunately, there's a solution that can help prevent these injuries and save construction workers time and money: Rebar Buddy.

Rebar Buddy is an innovative product that makes it easy to identify exposed rebar and protect workers from injury. Made from thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), these flexible products are designed to fit securely over rebar diameters from 8mm to 25mm. Thanks to their flexible and robust design, they're resistant to wind, contact, and vibration and are less prone to splitting.

Because Rebar Buddy stays in place on the rebar, there's less site litter and less maintenance required to replace them. And when you're done with the particular operation, the product can be easily removed and reused many times, reducing waste and saving money.

Plus, when Rebar Buddy reaches the end of its