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We are delighted to announce two new additions to the Frank Key Group management team based at our Daybrook branch in Nottingham.New Group Head of Marketing, Shafiq Sharif, and Group Head of Human Resources, Ruth Housley, bring with them a wealth of experience and have both settled into their roles extremely well.Shafiq has already made his mark by..

It was the year 2000. Ford had just launched its new Mondeo model. Tony Blair was prime minister. Former Manchester United defender Steve Bruce was proving his management credentials at The Terriers. Meanwhile, at Frank Key, local lad Adrian Helliwell was starting out on his career at our Huddersfield Plant and Tool hire branch.Twenty years on, sen..

Frank Key Nottingham branch recently bid a fond farewell to credit controller Anne Briggs, who is looking forward to joining her husband in retirement.A familiar face around the Nottingham office, Anne joined Frank Key in September 2012. Her role was created following a number of strategic acquisitions. She quickly settled into her position, applyi..

Christmas has come early at our Sheffield branch, with more than 60 presents worth over £500 donated to Hallam FM’s ‘Cash for Kids Mission Christmas.‘Mission Christmas’ is an initiative to support the four million UK children living in poverty on Christmas Day. The Nunnery Drive branch of Frank Key Building Supplies, Plant and Tool Hire in Park Hil..

Our star baker, Wendy Smith has celebrated 20 years long service at Frank Key Group.When Wendy began her first job in the finance office at the Daybrook, Nottingham branch, Tony Blair was Prime Minister, the turn of the Millennium was just around the corner and Britney Spear’s ‘Baby One More Time’ was the year’s best selling single. Twenty years on..

We’re proud to support Hallam FM’s ‘Cash for Kids Mission Christmas’, an initiative to help the four million UK children living in poverty on Christmas Day.From Monday 11 November, the Nunnery Drive branch of Frank Key Building Supplies, including Plant and Tool Hire, will be one of the main dropoff points for people to visit and donate gifts. Jame..

Congratulations to the Frank Key team who successfully completed the Robin Hood Half Marathon. After many months of training, they crossed the finish line and raised more than £1,000 for charity.Running for ABF The Soldiers’ Charity, the national charity of the British Army, our team of four - Richard Nawali, Richard Meeks Paul Moore and Alan Towns..

We’re over the moon to announce that our Hard Landscaping Display at Patioworld at Brookfields Garden Centre, in Mapperley, Nottingham, has been revealed as a finalist in the Builders’ Merchants Awards.Organised by the leading merchant magazine, Builders’ Merchants News, the winners will be revealed at a lavish awards ceremony at the London Hilton ..

A Nottingham-based building supplies and plant and tool hire company has donated more than £2,000 to help students at Arnold Hill Academy complete their Gold Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) expedition in Snowdonia.(L-R) Ben C, Kat, Elodie, Ellie, Nina, Angus, Ben H, Zoe, Leo, James & Jonathan at Dolgam, Snowdonia.Frank Key Group in Daybook is owned by Rob..

Frank Key is the first builder's merchant in the Midlands to put a five star safety rated Scania L-series truck into service, now delivering to customers across Nottinghamshire.       The £125,000 L-series vehicle is designed to improve the safety of road users, including pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists. Innovations include a 'city safe' wi..

A former world boxing champion added his weight to the opening of a new building supplies branch in Sheffield, creating three new jobs following a £250,000 refurbishment and rebrand.The Nunnery Drive branch of Frank Key Building Supplies in Park Hill, Sheffield has undergone a complete internal and external refit. Carl Froch MBE, a former super-mid..

We are delighted to take delivery of the first Scania L Cab in the Midlands. As a family run business we are always looking to invest in the future to the benefit of our customers and staff.  Keep a lookout for RS19 KEY on a road near you soon...