Stay Safe, be Seen With Screwfix

YEOVIL, England, December 20, 2010 - As the nights are drawing in and the weather is taking a turn for the
worse, it is more important than ever that tradesmen stand out on site. So
with dark nights and foggy conditions taking hold, leading multi-channel
supplier, Screwfix, has extended its range of high visibility clothing to
keep its customers safe this winter.

With boiler breakdowns, power cuts and frost damage, the winter months
often prove to be the busiest time of year for tradesmen so it's important
that safety comes first. According to a recent customer survey, however,
safety-conscious tradesmen are not just looking out for themselves this
winter.

Three out of four Screwfix customers are actively encouraging their
family members to don reflective clothing when they're out and about this
winter, research by the leading multi-channel supplier has shown.

To meet the demand for protective clothing for its customers' families,
Screwfix has now added a new smaller size to its range of Hi-Vis Waistcoats.
(www.screwfix.com/cats/A331075/Workwear-PPE/Workwear-PPE/Hi-Vis-Clothing\)
With 50mm reflective tape on the body and shoulders and an effective
Velcro fastening, the waistcoats are ideal for staying safe and seen whether
working on-site, doing handy work at home or walking and riding in the dark.

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The new range of waistcoats adds to Screwfix's already extensive range of
Hi-Vis products, including fleece-lined, waterproof and windproof jackets and
trousers, which are also available for ultimate safety and comfort whatever
the occasion.

John Mewett, Marketing Director at Screwfix, comments: "At this time of
year, it's highly important that we can provide products to keep our
customers and their families safe. Poor light and treacherous weather
conditions make high visibility clothing more important than ever, and we're
pleased to be able to offer an extensive range that caters for every
occasion."

The high visibility range of protective clothing can be picked up online
at www.screwfix.com.

About Screwfix:

Recognised as being "where the trade buys" and promising a fast, reliable
service, Screwfix is the UK's leading multi-channel supplier of thousands of
high quality screws, fixings, hand tools, power tools, (
www.screwfix.com/cats/20/Power-Tools) plumbing (
www.screwfix.com/cats/8/Plumbing) and electrical supplies.
(www.screwfix.com/cats/A131772/Electrical-Supplies) Combining trade
prices and a massive range of leading brand name items, Screwfix offers over
18,000 products and is fully committed to customer care and support.

    For more information, please contact:

    Elizabeth Mitchell - McCann Erickson Public Relations
    Tel: +44(0)121-713-3868
    E-mail: elizabeth.mitchell@europe.mccann.com

For more information, please contact: Elizabeth Mitchell - McCann Erickson Public Relations, Tel: +44(0)121-713-3868, E-mail: elizabeth.mitchell at europe.mccann.com