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Britain's Toughest Tradie - Are You Ready?

With £1,000 cash and new TROJAN workwear up for grabs, do you think you've got what it takes to be crowned Britain's Toughest Tradie 2025?

This isn’t your regular tough-mudder competition. It’s a day of challenges designed to show every tradie's true skill set, from raw strength to tasks that will test your mental power. Each challenge is built to test what really matters on every trade job: strength, skill and smarts. And don't worry; you won't be asked to do the splits!

Our recent survey revealed that scaffolders are thought to be the UK’s toughest trade, according to their fellow tradies in the heated debate. However, the public has thrown a spanner in the works by handing the title to roofers.

All will be revealed in the battle of the blue-collars this month.

Bracknell

• Date: Tuesday, 28th October 2025
• Location: Arco Safety Store, Brook House, Bracknell, RG12 1HL
• Time: 08:30 - 16:30

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Arco, the UK and Ireland's leading safety company, has become the safety industry's first UK specialist to set carbon targets which have been validated by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) - paving the way for setting the standard in net zero aims.

To do this, Arco has committed to reducing its absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from purchased goods and services 42 per cent by FY2030 from a FY2021 base year. (The target boundary includes land-related emissions from commodities such as cotton and rubber used in Arco products and removals from bioenergy feedstocks).

The SBTi is a global body enabling businesses to set ambitious emissions reduction targets, in line with the latest climate science and a 1.5 degree of global warming. Arco revealed its approach towards Net Zero (and the short term target which has been validated) will be achieved through its transition to certified ‘better’ textiles – made from recycled materials with certified standards and helping its customers apply ‘circular’ techniques to their management and end of life recycling.

Jim Harbidge, Head of Sustainability at Arco said:

"We are pleased to have our ambitious near-term targets approved by the SBTi. Publicly committing to these targets enhances our accountability and authenticates the work we've been doing over the past few years to reduce our carbon emissions.

"Last year we hit a significant milestone, reducing our Scope 2 carbon emissions by 21.2 per cent in a single year. It's therefore critical that we continue to accelerate the delivery of sustainability across the business as we look ahead at our long-term 2045 net zero targets."

Learn more on how we are taking responsibility for our own impacts through action to mitigate climate change.

TROJAN, the trusted name in quality workwear, is set to make its InstallerSHOW debut this year 24th to 26th June at the NEC, Birmingham, in Hall 3a, Stand 3D52.

TROJAN's latest collection launched in April is its most advanced to date, a high-performance, multifunctional range of trousers, jackets, gilets, fleeces, and footwear, all engineered to perform. Drawing on decades of experience manufacturing workwear for tradespeople, contractors, and professionals, TROJAN workwear by Arco has created a range that is both functional and stylish, designed to meet the demands of modern working life.

Throughout the three-day event TROJAN will be running product demos and exhibiting on catwalks for visitors to attend. Visitors to Stand 3D52 can also sign up for Arco Trade Direct via QR code and enter an exclusive competition, with prizes including holiday vouchers, BBQ's, retail vouchers and experience days.

The new range features sustainable options made from durable fabrics and reinforced features to increase longevity, even in the toughest working conditions. Extended washability ensures garments retain colour stability and resist shrinking, while every item from lightweight layers to weatherproof outerwear and rugged footwear has been expertly engineered for durability, comfort, and performance.

Highlights of the collection include:

• Performance Trousers: Designed for durability, flexibility, and all-day comfort, with reinforced stitching and movement enhancing panels.
• Jackets & Gilets: Weatherproof insulation and breathable linings for year-round protection.
• Fleeces: Lightweight and warm, crafted to layer effortlessly without restricting movement.
• Footwear: Built tough with comfort-first technologies, including advanced sole grip, shock absorption, and GORE-TEX® options.

All TROJAN products are rigorously tested and combine fabric technology with clever design features to ensure high performance with no compromise on comfort or style.

Simon Allan-Brooks, Chief Commercial Officer at Arco, commented:

"We're excited to bring the TROJAN range to InstallerSHOW for the very first time. With around 30,000 visitors from across the trades industry InstallerSHOW is the perfect platform for us to connect with professionals who value quality, durability, and innovation in their workwear.

"We're looking forward to speaking directly with the people who rely on their kit every day to demonstrate how TROJAN has been designed to set the standard for performance and comfort in the trades."

Explore the full range and learn more at: www.arco.co.uk/trojanworkwear