Record Rock Salt Sales as Atlantic Snow Storm Approaches UK

(PRWEB UK) 8 December 2011

Dandy’s have seen a massive jump in rock salt sales after the BBC and Sky News, who amongst others use a traffic lighting system for weather warnings, have reported that there is a yellow level chance of snow and sleet in Scotland and parts of Northern England this week.

Weather experts expect the snow storm to travel down the country with the Midlands being the most affected on Thursday afternoon, leading through to Friday.

Winds of up to 80mph will be pushing the Atlantic snow storm across the UK and a red level warning has been released for this with some schools already cancelling transportation in anticipation of the dangerously fast gusts.

News of the expected snow and the recent flurry already seen in Northern Scotland earlier this week, saw Dandy’s Rock Salt Supplies reach record sales figures, smashing targets set for the year.

The company has already provided one global retailer based in the UK, with all of its de-icing salt supplies, as well as a number of councils, businesses, the emergency services and homeowners across the country.

This has resulted in the huge amount of rock salt which was shipped into Dandy’s packaging plant at the start of the summer, already having been packed up and shipped out.

Although the rock salt mountain at Dandy’s premises on Deeside Industrial Park is still substantial, the company expect the record sales so far for this year to be a clear indication of things to come, and so more stock has already been secured to ensure that the company is able to keep up with the increased demand for its products.

UK Sales Manager, Simon Hughes, commented; “We’ve seen a steady increase year on year for sales of our de-icing range but with so many competitors flooding the market we didn’t expect sales to rocket as they have done this year.

“I attribute our success to our new, easy to use website and also the fact that we’ve got the best sales team we’ve ever had promoting the business and our products.

“One major retailer pre-bought supplies from us this year after they saw record sales of our products last year when they came on board as a new re-seller. On top of this we have seen many returning customers as well as new shoppers taking advantage of our pre-season prices and special advent offers for December.”

About Dandy’s:

Dandy’s have been a family run business since 1826 and continue to be so despite rapid growth propelling them from a small to medium sized business over the past four years. The business relocated to Deeside Industrial Park in late 2010 and plans to expand next year with North Wales first truck stop. Dandy’s are award winning, market leading suppliers of topsoil, gardening and landscaping supplies as well as home fuels and rock salt and de-icing supplies.

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Killeen, TX (PRWEB) December 08, 2011

Web entrepreneur Cynthia Parrish is pleased to debut her online candle lighting shop, http://www.DarknessBright.com. The new site boasts an impressive array of candle sconces, chandeliers, candle holders, and candle lamps.

“I like candle lighting. It can add an ambiance to any occasion,” said Parrish. “Also, in the times right now, with the different ways we can decorate our houses in an eclectic style, you can incorporate candle lamps, sconces and holders in your home and office. They’re a great alternative to the electric way of doing things.”

Select sconces and chandeliers of distinctive design to lend elegance to any room. Favorite pieces include the colorful Moroccan style star lantern and the Scrollwork wall sconce trio. The gold Baroque-style mirror and sconce set is the epitome of old world style, while a Shabby Elegance chandelier or wrought iron chandelier adds a touch of whimsy.

Candle lamps and lanterns come in all shapes, sizes, and coloring, but all have the same glowing effect on a room. Enhance a coffee table with an Asian candle lantern, floral hanging votive lanterns, or a Zen candleholder tray. Cast a larger glow and make an architectural statement with the help of a large metal floor lantern. Incorporate candle holders and lanterns into the outdoors, too, for a lovely effect.

“I have the temple garden lantern in my own home,” said Parrish. “It casts a nice, dancing, flickering flame that through the scroll work of the lantern emits a relaxing type of scene on the wall.”

Customer service is of the utmost importance at DarknessBright.com. Each lantern, sconce, and lamp has been selected based on quality and aesthetics. Orders are filled and shipped promptly. In honor of the site’s grand opening, for a limited time, all orders will be shipped for a flat rate of $ 7.99. Feedback is always welcome and responded to in a timely manner by a friendly, knowledgeable staff member.

To learn more about incorporating candle lighting into home or office décor, visit the site’s brand new blog, http://www.DarknessBrightBlog.com.

About the Company:

DarknessBright.com – a division of Little Hairy Enterprises, LLC – is owned and operated by web entrepreneur Cynthia Parrish.

Cynthia Parrish

http://www.DarknessBright.com

(254) 221-4787

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http://www.iePlexus.com

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Denver, CO (PRWEB) December 06, 2011

Timber Block: The Revolutionary R30 Ecological Home is pleased to offer an information session Tuesday, December 6 at 7 pm in Denver, Colorado.

Homeowners in Denver have been inquiring about Timber Block, thanks to the national recognition Timber Block has been receiving due to its truly revolutionary product. Many people in Denver who have been looking to build their new primary home, or vacation home have expressed interest in Timber Block because of the Timber Block advantage:

*Free customizable floor plans.

*Worldwide delivery and support.

*On-site technician during the building process.

*No settling or checking

*R-30 insulation is standard – beats new and proposed energy codes while saving precious dollars in energy efficiency.

*Jeld Wen Siteline Series windows and doors are standard. Often premium with other companies.

*Installation in hours and your walls never touch the ground.

The complimentary seminar will be held Tuesday, December 6 @7pm, at the Hilton Garden Inn Denver Tech Center.

RSVP to: Penny Kiryk

pkiryk(at)timberblock(dot)com

866-929-5647

About Timber Block:

Timber Block’s team of professionals offer a product unmatched in residential or commercial log and timber construction, which provides clients with state of the art, environmentally responsible technology combined with cost-effective building methods. Delivering stock or custom products, the team at Timber Block works within partnerships, maximizing the aesthetic and investment, to realize the dream of each unique project. Timber Block provides custom or stock ecological homes utilizing a revolutionary R-30 insulated log, which is a proprietary and patented product.

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San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) December 06, 2011

According to Fair Trade USA, consumers have recently driven up the sales of Fair Trade products by 24%, and Connected has seen this trend in their recent boom of sales. Fair Trade is a market-based approach to solving social, economic and environmental problems. Online retailer Connected utilizes this approach by offering innovative, well designed Fair Trade products. While shopping at connectedgoods.com, consumers not only support the artisan that made the product, but also connect into a small piece of their life story.

The Fair Trade system is based on transparency, communication, and understanding. Distribution channels consist mainly of artisans, producers, and retailers, thereby eliminating middle men and high mark-ups. This allows laboring artisans to earn fair wages. More and more big players such as Ben and Jerry’s and Dunkin’ Donuts are backing the movement with their own Fair Trade certified products, showing the assimilation of Fair Trade into highly popular brands.

Connected’s Fair Trade products vary from gifts, fair trade clothing & jewelry, accessories, beauty products, and children’s goods to its most popular category: home & garden, including kantha quilts, bedding, kitchen accessories, wood block stamps, woven baskets & African hampers, and more. Their focus is on high-end, practical and beautiful products.

Owner Thomas Colbert is very excited about this movement and its future possibilities. “As current events show popular support for economic, political and lifestyle changes, we are also seeing a direct result of these changes in consumption trends.”

Colbert believes Fair Trade has a tremendous impact on everyone involved, from producer to consumer. “We are receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback from our customers that they are truly satisfied with the superior quality craftsmanship in our products. They feel a sense of joy in making a connection with the artisan’s life-story. At the same time, we are witnessing marginalized artisans and communities raising their quality of life, both through vocational as well as community development.”

Key facts about Fair Trade products and standards:

    seeks to end poverty and inequality
    helps the movement of eradicating sweatshops and eliminating forced child labor
    supports and protects the environment
    improves schools, working conditions and healthcare
    empowers women and girls
    encourages the persistence of valuable age-old traditions

Connected is a premier online shop for high-end Fair Trade Products and an approved member of Fair Trade Federation and Green America. To learn more and shop their online store visit http://www.connectedgoods.com or call 415-525-3521. Also check their specials page for weekly sales, offers and discounts.

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