The findings of a recent report have indicated the growing need for independent merchants to find the right balance between fulfilling in-person trade sales and providing support via digital channels. The new report from National Buying Group (NBG), Valuing Local Independent Trade Merchants in a Digital World, analysed the role …

Stone Paving Supplies welcomes Barney Carrington as new area sales manager.   Stone Paving Supplies, a leading provider of premium quality, ethically sourced natural stone and porcelain paving products, is pleased to announce the appointment of Barney Carrington as their new Area Sales Manager. In this role, Carrington will be …

Colleagues at leading heating, plumbing and air movement materials supplier TG Lynes got their hands dirty to help refresh the garden of a Barnet children’s hospice. Seven employees from TG Lynes visited Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice to help weed and tidy the outside areas in time for summer. TG Lynes …

Leading hard landscaping and building materials supplier Marshalls plc has announced details of two innovative projects helping it accelerate sustainability plans. Locking captured carbon into concrete facing bricks Following announcements of a trial last summer, Marshalls has become the first precast concrete manufacturer in the UK to use CarbonCure technology, …

Makita has added a new 36V battery powered wheelbarrow to its line-up. Capable of carrying loads of up to 300kg, the new DCU604 Brushless LXT Wheelbarrow with pipe frame carrier includes a range of features to move loads around the worksite with ease. Designed to reduce the physical demands of …

Ollie Ollerton, one of the first former members of the UK Special Forces to talk about their experiences and turn them into a positive force for good, is the final speaker to be announced for the BMF All Industry  Conference, taking place in Istanbul in June. Ollie joined the Royal …

Selco Builders Warehouse has continued its UK expansion by opening a new branch in Peterborough. The builders merchant has officially cut the ribbon on its premises on Padholme Road East to take its total number of UK branches to 75. Howard Luft, Selco’s chief executive, said: “This is our first …

Laker Builders Merchant has launched a new indoor showroom for porcelain and natural stone paving at its Crawley branch, now the largest dedicated indoor paving showroom at a builders merchant within a 20-mile radius. Laker chose to feature Pavestone due to the quality of the product, the huge range of …

Independent Merchant, James Burrell is continuing its investment into Yorkshire with a six-figure renovation of its York branch. The purpose of the renovation is to further evolve the high levels of customer service, improve the customer facilities and increase the stock range available. The branch, which opened in 1997 serves …

Shower specialist Aqualisa has extended its AQ mixer shower collection with the addition of three new models in a sleek matt black finish. The AQ Matt Black showers are available in a choice of round or square dual outlet shower column, or a round bar valve option with adjustable handset. …