Equipment Suppliers

GLASS JARS

We are getting information about the increase in cost in glass jars which is expected to continue in early 2022. The cost of lids from some of the leading suppliers is anticipated to rise by 50% and the cost of the jars themselves by 10-15%.

EH Thorne Ltd, with Scottish base at Newburgh, Fife – 01337 842596 & www.thorne.co.uk. The leading UK supplier whose catalogue is an excellent guide to the full range of equipment available and useful tips on various techniques.

Maisemore Apiaries, Gloucester: full range of equipment offered including a well-designed new polynuc www.bees-online.co.uk

Abelo, Yorkshire: https://www.abelo.co.uk. Agents for Lyson (Poland) polyhives and polynucs.

Paynes Bee Farms Ltd: 01273 843388 and http://www.paynesbeefarm.co.uk. Known especially as supplier of polynucs, commonly used, and other equipment.

BB Wear (Protective Clothing): www.bbwear.co.uk. Excellent suits.

BJ Sherriff (Protective clothing): 01872 863304 & www.bjsherriff.com. Top of the range.

Richmond Containers (Honey jars) 265 Cambuslang Rd, Glasgow — 0141 643 3917. See http://www.richmondcontainers.com

Freeman & Harding (Honey Jars) - Units 2&4, Manford Ind Est,Manor Road, Erith,Kent, DA8 2AJ

Tel: 01322 351315 Email: sales@freemanharding.co.uk

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