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    Otford Builders Merchants to close

    27th August 2026
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      PJH delivers school road safety event

      27th August 2026
    • Shortlists announced for BMF Individual Excellence Awards

      Shortlists announced for BMF Individual Excellence Awards

      26th August 2026
    • STARK publishes Sustainability Market Outlook Report

      STARK publishes Sustainability Market Outlook Report

      26th August 2026
    • Travis Perkins and Tarmac double Big Brew tour commitment

      Travis Perkins and Tarmac double Big Brew tour commitment

      26th August 2026
    • Keyline reopens Braintree branch

      Keyline reopens Braintree branch

      25th August 2026
    • Huws Gray appoints director amid showroom investment

      Huws Gray appoints director amid showroom investment

      25th August 2026
  • Product News
    Setcrete appoints representative for Wales and the South West

    Setcrete appoints representative for Wales and the South West

    27th August 2026
    • Edenred powers Toolstation gift card programme

      Edenred powers Toolstation gift card programme

      27th August 2026
    • Makita’s Heat Gun provides cordless heat

      Makita’s Heat Gun provides cordless heat

      26th August 2026
    • Robust UK extends RISER-DOR range

      Robust UK extends RISER-DOR range

      26th August 2026
    • RAK Ceramics introduces RAK-Neo furniture range

      RAK Ceramics introduces RAK-Neo furniture range

      25th August 2026
    • Baumit expands merchant network with MonoPlus campaign

      Baumit expands merchant network with MonoPlus campaign

      24th August 2026
    • Arctic Hayes launches Pipe Freeze Smart Clamp

      Arctic Hayes launches Pipe Freeze Smart Clamp

      5th August 2026
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    National Timber Systems reinforces growth with key promotion

    National Timber Systems reinforces growth with key promotion

    27th August 2026
    • Duravit UK & Ireland begins leadership transition

      Duravit UK & Ireland begins leadership transition

      27th August 2026
    • Flex-R promotes manager to key position

      Flex-R promotes manager to key position

      26th August 2026
    • DAB Pumps unveils EVOSTA 3

      DAB Pumps unveils EVOSTA 3

      26th August 2026
    • Grant Westfield marks Paul McKenzie’s retirement

      Grant Westfield marks Paul McKenzie’s retirement

      21st August 2026
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      Grant Westfield announces sales team promotions

      14th August 2026
    • Structural Timber Association names next CEO

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      13th August 2026
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    18th August 2026
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  • Duravit UK & Ireland begins leadership transition
  • Shortlists announced for BMF Individual Excellence Awards
  • Flex-R promotes manager to key position
  • STARK publishes Sustainability Market Outlook Report
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    Otford Builders Merchants to close

    Independent builders merchant Otford Builders Merchants will cease trading later this year following a prolonged …

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  • PJH delivers school road safety event

    PJH delivers school road safety event

  • BMF

    Shortlists announced for BMF Individual Excellence Awards

  • STARK Group publishes Sustainability Market Outlook Report

    STARK publishes Sustainability Market Outlook Report

  • Travis Perkins and Tarmac double Big Brew tour

    Travis Perkins and Tarmac double Big Brew tour commitment

Product News

  • Setcrete Appoints Territory Sales Representative for Wales and the South West

    Setcrete appoints representative for Wales and the South West

    Adhesive manufacturer Setcrete has appointed Matthew Mayor as territory sales representative for Wales and the …

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  • Edenred Payment Solutions powers Toolstation’s launch of its new-to-market omnichannel gift card programme.

    Edenred powers Toolstation gift card programme

  • MAKITA’S HEAT GUN PROVIDES CORDLESS HEAT

    Makita’s Heat Gun provides cordless heat

  • Robust UK extends its RISER-DOR range

    Robust UK extends RISER-DOR range

  • RAK Ceramics introduces elegant new RAK-Neo furniture range

    RAK Ceramics introduces RAK-Neo furniture range

  • Baumit expands merchant network with MonoPlus campaign

    Baumit expands merchant network with MonoPlus campaign

  • Arctic Hayes

    Arctic Hayes launches Pipe Freeze Smart Clamp

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    Strategic growth consultancy champions commercial excellence across the building materials sector

    Claire Rotherham, founder, Out-Do Marketing As the building materials sector continues to navigate rising costs, …

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    Exploring the differences between blackheart and whiteheart malleable iron fittings

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    Water efficiency labelling alone won’t deliver Britain’s water-saving ambitions

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    Why suppliers should invest in marketing during downturns

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  • Grant Westfield has celebrated the retirement of supply chain manager Paul McKenzie
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  • Structural Timber Association appoints CEO
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