Okarno

Okarno Okarno (previously Artex Ltd) provides quick & flexible access to premium brand building products

Okarno (formally Artex) provides a unique service to its customers - we combine market-leading trade brands and deliver them directly to you. As a leading distributor of construction product brands, Okarno is uniquely positioned to provide you with a breadth and depth of product choice. We offer a wide range of building, repair and decorative products from leading brands such as Thistle, Gyproc, W

eber, Artex and Blue Hawk and we aim to support you with a wide range of online and offline tools to help you sell these products. We aim to meet all of your needs by giving you a range of flexible delivery options, including single pallets, and mixed pallets delivered directly to you in up to seven days and a range of small products we can deliver directly to you in 72 hours.

We’re at Wickes Southport tomorrow for Trade Day 👋Join us, meet the team, and see our products in action.📍Southport 📅 2 ...
01/06/2026

We’re at Wickes Southport tomorrow for Trade Day 👋

Join us, meet the team, and see our products in action.

📍Southport
📅 2 June

We look forward to seeing you there!

June is National Safety MonthA good finish starts with a safe site, safe preparation and the right products.What’s your ...
01/06/2026

June is National Safety Month

A good finish starts with a safe site, safe preparation and the right products.

What’s your number one site safety rule?

26/05/2026

Okarno will be exhibiting at The Painting & Decorating Show 2026!

We’re excited to be heading to one of the industry’s biggest events to showcase what’s new, connect with decorators from across the UK, and talk all things that make us Okarno!

📍 See us there in June 2026
More details coming soon…

The countdown is ON…Just 9 days until we’re live at Trade Decorator Live 2026 Come and meet the Okarno team at Bolton Wa...
25/05/2026

The countdown is ON…

Just 9 days until we’re live at Trade Decorator Live 2026

Come and meet the Okarno team at Bolton Wanderers Stadium on 3–4 June.

Bank Holiday Opening HoursOur Customer Service Centre will be closed on Monday 25th May and will reopen Tuesday 26th May...
21/05/2026

Bank Holiday Opening Hours

Our Customer Service Centre will be closed on Monday 25th May and will reopen Tuesday 26th May after the Bank Holiday.

We’re here to help on all other working days.
📞 0800 032 6345 (option 1)
📧 [email protected]

We hope you have a lovely bank holiday!

We’re at Wickes Fareham tomorrow for the Wickes Trade Day 👋Join us, meet the team, and see our products in action.📍 Fare...
19/05/2026

We’re at Wickes Fareham tomorrow for the Wickes Trade Day 👋

Join us, meet the team, and see our products in action.

📍 Fareham
📅 20 May

We look forward to seeing you there!

At Okarno, we’re committed to creating a workplace where wellbeing matters 💚That’s why we have trained Mental Health Fir...
15/05/2026

At Okarno, we’re committed to creating a workplace where wellbeing matters 💚

That’s why we have trained Mental Health First Aiders across the business. Providing support, encouraging open conversations, and helping to create a culture where people feel heard and supported.

Prioritising mental health at work can make a real difference, and having someone to talk to is an important part of that.

Working in trades isn’t just physically demanding, it can take a mental toll too.Long hours, pressure, and working alone...
12/05/2026

Working in trades isn’t just physically demanding, it can take a mental toll too.

Long hours, pressure, and working alone can all impact wellbeing.

This week, we’re encouraging everyone to take action:
✔ Check in with your team
✔ Take proper breaks
✔ Speak up if you’re struggling

Support starts with awareness, but it grows through action.

Mental Health Awareness Week is here 💚This year is all about taking action, because small steps can make a big differenc...
11/05/2026

Mental Health Awareness Week is here 💚

This year is all about taking action, because small steps can make a big difference to how we feel.

Whether it’s checking in with a colleague, taking a proper break, or simply talking more openly… it all counts.

Let’s start the conversation!

We’re at Wickes Hailsham tomorrow for the Wickes Trade Day 👋Join us, meet the team, and see our products in action.📍 Hai...
11/05/2026

We’re at Wickes Hailsham tomorrow for the Wickes Trade Day 👋

Join us, meet the team, and see our products in action.

📍 Hailsham
📅 12 May

We look forward to seeing you there!

Address

Pasture Lane, Ruddington
Nottingham
NG116AE

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+448000326345

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