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  As a company founded in England, CMT are committed to backing UK manufacturing to ensure access to quality goods, provide jobs and uphold the UK economy.   The History of UK Manufacturing Following the industrial revolution in the late 18th century, manufacturing contributed significantly to the UK’s early economic growth. Revolutionary changes to manufacturing...

The Essential Guide to Groundworks In this blog from CMT, we will cover several topics including the best tools for groundwork. What's involved in groundwork. Why groundworks are necessary. Major Aspects of groundworks.   What's involved in groundworks? Groundworks include several steps and processes. Each process must be analysed before continuing. Once this is undertaken, your...

The final instalment of the Definitive Guide to Health and Safety in the Construction Industry. CMT will cover the major health & safety risk facing the industry and how they can be best avoided.    Working at height safely HSE found in 2015/2016 that just over a quarter of workplace fatalities were caused by a...

We have created the complete guide to diamond blades, so you don't have to. This blog will cover what a diamond blade is, how best to use diamond blades, and how to remain safe when using diamond blades. What is a diamond blade?   When needing to tackle the cutting of particularly hard or abrasive...

At CMT we’re committed to providing the construction industry and other sectors with world leading Personal Protection Equipment to keep the workforce safe and companies compliant with Health & Safety Law. Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) in Construction Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) does exactly what it says on the tin. PPE is equipment designed to protect...

CMT is committed to promoting site safety in construction. We have published our definitive guide for health and safety in the construction industry.    Working in construction presents a host of risks to workers health and safety. The fast-paced, busy and ever-changing environment of most construction sites makes it a prime location for accidents to...

Many perceive the constructions industry as a man's world, with heavy lifting, sweat and a builder's bum here and there. But this view of the industry is quickly growing outdated. More and more women are joining the construction workforce, and their presence on teams across all areas of the industry is a force for good. ...

Safety signage has become ingrained into our society and plays a critical role in keeping workplaces safe and free from injury. This blog will outline just how vital safety signage is. Safety signage is everywhere You’ll see it in the workplace, in coffee shops and libraries, supermarkets and airports, anywhere where there are risks and...

This week is the 14th annual National Apprenticeship Week, a week to celebrate apprenticeships, learn about the work done by employers and apprentices, and to connect people and promote a mutually beneficial career pathway. Apprenticeships are a bringing together of learning and working. An apprentice works directly for a company to gain relevant skills and...

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We are expanding our VIP 2-hour delivery service into the North of the UK.    Our new, state-of-the-art distribution centre in Manchester improves our industry-leading service.  Our Manchester depot is no pop-up stock holding. It boasts a larger square foot than any of our distribution centres and a product inventory to admire. A trade counter...

 Lockdown number 3 is well underway, and despite the fact we all hoped to be out of the woods by now, it's more important than ever that workplaces keep up with a high standard of Covid safe practice. The first lockdown came with regulations that allowed construction work to continue despite concerns and pushback from...