Simon Acres Group

“The best businesses invest in their number one asset, their people” – Interview with Simon Acres

Joe Dart speaks to Simon Acres, Managing Director at Simon Acres Group, about the current state of the KBB industry and why the company is involved with InstallerSHOW this year. Q: What currently are the biggest challenges facing the KBB industry? A: The two main areas now for some showrooms and merchants is a lack […]

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Evolving legislation means a new era of silica safety

Algarve Granite`s Alex Jennings says the stone fabrication industry needs to adapt to new era of silica safety. The UK stone fabrication industry is entering a new phase as businesses respond to tighter Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance on silica dust exposure while continuing to invest in automation, training and safer working practices. Speaking […]

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Simon Acres Group to host second KBB Futures roundtable at InstallerSHOW 2026

Specialist recruitment consultancy and online training provider Simon Acres Group Limited will host the second edition of its KBB Futures roundtable event at 12pm on 24 June at InstallerSHOW 2026. Sponsored by Blanco and Trojan Baths, the roundtable discussion will be held at the Piazza Suite and will bring manufacturers, retailers, industry associations and other […]

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Key insights from Simon Acres Group InstallerSHOW New York panel on future workforce

Specialist recruitment consultancy, and online training provider, Simon Acres Group Limited hosted a panel discussion at the recent InstallerSHOW New York exhibition, providing an opportunity for UK and US based trade professionals to learn from one another. The session focused on how to encourage more young people to choose a trade for their career, bringing […]

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Simon Acres to host expert panel at InstallerSHOW New York, broadcast directly to UK audiences

Providing an opportunity for UK and US based trade professionals to learn from one another, Simon Acres is hosting a panel discussion at InstallerSHOW New York. Taking place on the InstallerPLAZA stage on 19 March 2026, the discussion will be broadcast live on Simon Acres Group’s YouTube channel, bringing the action directly to UK installers […]

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