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EARTHDAY
We got to help the beavers out in April, but helping out down at Ealing Wildlife Group’s Beaver Projects. Sadly, we saw no beavers, but we did see a lot of mud! Check it out on our events page!
e are so excited to announce the launch of our long awaited DuroGrit - tomorrow’s UV protection!
With Patented FibreGrit Technology and our signature one layer system, your exterior projects can enjoy colour and protection while you have peace of mind.
Find out more on page four.
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UK NEWS
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EXTERIOR
TABLE OF CONTENTS Visit A Note From Us 03 DuroGrit 04 In the Showroom 05 The Ring of Kerry 06 10 Events 08 Business in Focus Team News 09 Technical Questions WWW.RUBIOMONOCOAT.CO.UK TIMES UK AND IRELAND @rubiomonocoatuk Partner Map 13 Project of the Quarter 12 @monocoatUK @rubiomonocoatuk 07
A N O T E F R O M U S
We're proud to present to you the third edition of our Rubio Monocoat UK and Ireland Times, this time with new products, more events to talk about and new members of the team!
We like to keep things fresh here at Rubio Monocoat Enjoy the third edition of our newsletter!
Technical questions? Find your answers on our Service Centre: Have you tried our Service Centre yet?
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The Rubio Monocoat UK and Ireland Team
DUROGRIT
Introducingouramazingnewexterioroil!
DuroGrit is ideal for outdoor wood projects where UV protection and durability are crucial The product is available in 14 colours and is suitable for terraces, garden furniture, claddings, etc. Thanks to the 0% VOC's it's also ecological and safe to use.
Patented FibreGrit Technology
Proven 1-layer technology
Tomorrow’s UV resistance
Tough mechanical protection
For all exterior wood
Rubio Monocoat offers a 10-year warranty on a long-lasting wood UV protection for vertical wooden surfaces and up to a 2-year warranty for horizontal surfaces.
You can try 30ml samples of it for yourself! Get in touch now for more information!
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This is a section on everything you need to know about what’s going on in our amazing Nuneaton showroom - past, present and future!
We hosted our first training day in our brand new HQ with great success! Thanks to Bruce Kenneth for being our special guest host!
We held ou days of dem
And we held our third ambassador event, where the guys had external working conditions to make a project that ‘gives back to nature’ Thanks to Festool and Surrey Timbers for the help!
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CharityCycle
Thank you to all those that donated to Team Rubio Monocoat UK and Ireland to help raise money for local Irish charities! Richard, Stuart, Niall, Olivia and our CEO Wim and CFO Valerie from Belgium all completed the Ring of Kerry in July!
Here are some great photos from the 179km cycle below! Thank you again for donating!
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Ashley had been out meeting you all already and with trade days, training events and a school visit under his belt - he is flying!l
Like the picture suggests, Andrew is a wood scientist! We had astounding knowledge in the field and is already getting to know all our customers in the London aear!
our more frequently asked questions these past four
INTRODUCINGYOURNEW Ashley Ashley is our new Area Business Manager of the South! Andrew is our new Area Business Manager for London! Here's
months RubioMonocoatUKandIrelandTimes|07 Andrew
ashley king@rubiomonocoat com +447389705268 andrew urbaniak@rubiomonocoat com
+447810897974
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BUSINESSESIN FOCUS
Each quarter, we'll look at one of our partners and explore their business. For our third issue, we're talking with Matt from Isaac Lord Ltd.
What does your business do?
We are a National Distributor of premium products used in the manufacture of cabinetry and furniture This includes brands such as Blum, Lamello, Festool and of course Rubio Monocoat! Our core customer base are businesses working within the KBB sector who require quality products and reliable service at competitive prices.
How long have you been partnered with Rubio Monocoat?
We partnered with Rubio Monocoat in October 2021 We invited Rubio in once we started getting asked for it by a number of our regular customers and once we met with Stuart it was clear that Rubio represented everything that we look for in a brand partner
""It was clear that Rubio represented everything that we look for in a brand partner.
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BUSINESSESIN FOCUS
What are your plans for 2024?
Having already exhibited at KBB Exhibition in March, our next move for 2024 is to upgrade our e-commerce offering. After 9+ months of development work we are hoping to go live with this before July This will not only make it easier for customers to order and manage their account online but also offer elevated services such as product configurators, subscription services and a loyalty scheme.
What's your most frequently asked question by customers who use Rubio Monocoat?
Our most frequently asked questions from Rubio customers and potential customers are how far will it go and do I need to apply something afterwards to make it hardwearing.
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EVENTS
We hosted the event of the year on March 8th - International Women’s Day - Women in Woodworking, followed by an incredible adventure for Earth Day in April!
Women in Woodworking
What an incredible day that wouldn’t have been able to happen without our incredible attendees, our amazing host and teacher Lauren Wood, Festool UK and with the wood provided by @designswoodcraftuk��
Our groups made some incredible stools!!!
Ealing Wildlife Group - Earth Day
We were down at Ealing Wildlife Group’s Beaver Project, making this urban environment a better place for beavers ��
We’re led by the amazing Sean McCormack and learnt so much! We planted trees and built essential structures!
For any order placed on our website that day, we donated to the cause. Thank you to those who contributed!
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FUTUREEVENTS
We've had the chance to get involved with some great events this quarter with some of our stockists!
Materials and Finishes Show
We will be at the show in May with live demos a fun competition where prizes can b
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On the 10th of July, we will be up in Liverpool doing a collaborative training day with Finsa! Get in touch if you’re interested!
AA Open Day
n the 14th of June, we will be at the AA Open Day at Ballymount. We’ll be owing off all things Rubio
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PROJECTOF THEQUARTER
We love the tale behind this beautiful story chair made by Nick James from @nickjamesdesign ✨
“Made for @changinglives uk, the chair is now on display at @newcastlecathedral.
The chair was co-designed with a group of women in the criminal justice system and @tripsandflips to help explore and relate their own stories and offload those of the past and creature new futures.
It is made from a 200 year old oak tree from @nationaltrust Gibside estate.
NICKJAMESDESIGN
IThe Story Chair is an abstract representation of the twists and turns of the women's lives, the need of a solid base and the lightness once stories have been shared; representing the unique realities the women experienced, while highlighting the interweaving nature of the path of life and the possibility to change direction at each episode or intersection
It's been a fabulous project to have been involved in” - Nick James ✨
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PartnerMap
Find one of our partners close to you! Axminster
North
Axminster
Axminster
Ireland Scotland
Tools Warrington
Tools
Tools Basingstoke Axminster Tools High Wycombe
Axminster Axminster
Tools Nuneaton Axminster Tools Newcastle Axminster Tools Cardiff South Axminster Tools Sittingbourne Isaac Lord Ltd Wycombe
Leeds V4 Wood Flooring Horsell M L Panels Lawford Yandles and Sons Martock
Timbers Guildford SCF Hardware Wimborne Elmbridge Supplies Gloucester Wood Avenue London
Hinckley Element Flooring London Pro Paints Ayr RubioMonocoatUKandIrelandTimes|14 Scottish Wood Dunfermline Trade Secrets UK Aberdeen N.A.A. Ltd Dublin
Rawlins Paints
Surrey
Floorstock
Dublin, Kerry Oakra Amargh
Noyeks Newmans
Navan Floorstore Direct, Galway;
The Panelling Centre Santry;
Road;
National Tile Dundalk Celtic Interiors Cork Bruach Edinburgh Davies Timber Birmingham Albion
Sheffield Suffolk Timber Supplies Suffolk
Navan Paint Hub
Tullamore
Longmile
Deansgrange; Limerick
Timber
