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    West Midlands Mayor celebrates Lawton Tubes investment

    West Midlands Mayor celebrates Lawton Tubes investment

    22nd September 2026
    • Pimberly publishes state of product data report

      Pimberly publishes state of product data report

      22nd September 2026
    • Travis Perkins Hire takes on the Jurassic Coast

      Travis Perkins Hire takes on the Jurassic Coast

      21st September 2026
    • BMF backs BoB’s Every Merchant Matters movement

      BMF backs BoB’s Every Merchant Matters movement

      21st September 2026
    • Trio of manufacturers join Made in Britain

      Trio of manufacturers join Made in Britain

      21st September 2026
    • Travis Perkins hosts Hire Innovation Day

      Travis Perkins hosts Hire Innovation Day

      21st September 2026
    • BMF celebrates achievements at awards dinner

      BMF celebrates achievements at awards dinner

      18th September 2026
  • Product News
    Conex Bänninger extends >B< MaxiPro range

    Conex Bänninger extends >B< MaxiPro range

    2nd September 2026
    • Setcrete introduces Rapid Flex Tile Grout

      Setcrete introduces Rapid Flex Tile Grout

      1st September 2026
    • BG introduces GridLite modular switching system

      BG introduces GridLite modular switching system

      1st September 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
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      DAB Pumps unveils EVOSTA 3

      26th August 2026
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      Robust UK extends RISER-DOR range

      26th August 2026
  • People News
    ROCKWOOL welcomes new commercial director

    ROCKWOOL welcomes new commercial director

    22nd September 2026
    • Premier Forest announces Decorpanel appointment

      Premier Forest announces Decorpanel appointment

      22nd September 2026
    • Navigator locates new sales director

      Navigator locates new sales director

      21st September 2026
    • Alsford expands mill through sales appointment

      Alsford expands mill through sales appointment

      14th September 2026
    • Kate Tinsley joins Berkeley Board

      Kate Tinsley joins Berkeley Board

      14th September 2026
    • Hadleigh Timber Group appoints MD

      Hadleigh Timber Group appoints MD

      10th September 2026
    • Grant Westfield strengthens customer service team

      Grant Westfield strengthens customer service team

      10th September 2026
  • Blogs
    A truly rich life

    A truly rich life

    22nd September 2026
    Maddie’s Day 2026: And it was all yellow

    Maddie’s Day 2026: And it was all yellow

    15th September 2026
    Economies of gloom

    Economies of gloom

    2nd September 2026
    Getting social with housing

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    26th August 2026
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  • A truly rich life
  • West Midlands Mayor celebrates Lawton Tubes investment
  • ROCKWOOL welcomes new commercial director
  • Premier Forest announces Decorpanel appointment
  • Pimberly publishes state of product data report
  • Travis Perkins Hire takes on the Jurassic Coast
  • Navigator locates new sales director
  • BMF backs BoB’s Every Merchant Matters movement
  • Trio of manufacturers join Made in Britain
  • Travis Perkins hosts Hire Innovation Day

News

  • Lawton Tubes record investment lands visit from West Midlands Mayor

    West Midlands Mayor celebrates Lawton Tubes investment

    Tube and fittings supplier Lawton Tubes recently hosted West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker and Coventry …

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  • MRA and Pimberly report

    Pimberly publishes state of product data report

  • Travis Perkins Hire to walk the Jurassic

    Travis Perkins Hire takes on the Jurassic Coast

  • Industry-wide pledge plea to back Every Merchant Matters “movement”

    BMF backs BoB’s Every Merchant Matters movement

  • Trio of manufacturers join Made in Britain

    Trio of manufacturers join Made in Britain

Product News

  • >B< MaxiPro range extension

    Conex Bänninger extends >B< MaxiPro range

    Conex Bänninger has strengthened its market-leading >B< MaxiPro range with the launch of a new …

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  • Setcrete Rapid Flex Tile Grout

    Setcrete introduces Rapid Flex Tile Grout

  • BG introduces GridLite modular switching system

    BG introduces GridLite modular switching system

  • 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

  • DAB Pumps designs installer-friendly EVOSTA 3

    DAB Pumps unveils EVOSTA 3

  • Robust UK extends its RISER-DOR range

    Robust UK extends RISER-DOR range

Featured

  • Intatec CEO Stuart Gizzi talks heat pumps

    Intatec CEO on heat pumps: is the Government warming to my point of view?

    Intatec CEO Stuart Gizzi has been making the case for some time that hybrids should …

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  • BMJ Awards 2025 326 scaled 1

    Strategic growth consultancy champions commercial excellence across the building materials sector

  • Exploring the differences between blackheart and whiteheart malleable iron fittings

    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 we should rethink the Apprenticeship Levy

People News In Picture

  • ROCKWOOL UK & Ireland welcomes new Commercial Director Melanie Marquard
  • Leading UK timber supplier Premier Forest Products continues to showcase its growth with the key appointment of Abby Marshall to its specialist panel processing business, Decorpanel. Acquired by Premier Forest in 2023, Decorpanel provides cutting, machining, laminating and edge-banding solutions for a wide range of industries across the UK. In her new role, Abby will focus on identifying and developing new business opportunities for Decorpanel, while also strengthening and managing the company’s established partnerships. Group processing director at Premier Forest, Anthony Hopps, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Abby to Decorpanel. Her wealth of experience and commitment to developing new business opportunities will help us enhance our customer experience, while supporting the continued growth of the business.”
  • Sarah joins Navigator
  • Alsford expand mill through sales appointment
  • Kate Tinsley Joins Berkeley Group Board
  • Hadleigh Timber Group
  • Grant Westfield strengthens customer service team
  • SIAMP UK Appoints Alex Holcroft as Managing Director
  • Jarman appointed to the Structural Timber Association Board
  • Setcrete Appoints Territory Sales Representative for Wales and the South West

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