Anjali Sooknanan

TG Lynes boosts efficiency with fleet diversification

tg lynes fleet

TG Lynes has moved to diversify its delivery fleet to boost efficiency and improve service for its customers. TG Lynes has invested in a range of new vehicles to ensure it has the most appropriate and cost-effective mode of transport for each drop-off. There are six different options available, ranging …

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IBMG sponsors rugby clubs across South of England

tonbridge ladies rugby

For the first time Parker Building Supplies, located on Priory Rd, Tonbridge, is sponsoring the Tunbridge Wells Rugby Club’s Ladies Tour that kicks off in October. In Surrey, Fairall Builders’ Merchant, Godstone, has renewed its sponsorship of local rugby club, Old Caterhamians, marking its tenth year of continuous sponsorship of …

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MKM unveils new branch in Newcastle

MKM Newcastle 2

MKM, has opened the doors of its new branch in Newcastle upon Tyne, as it continues its nationwide growth plans. The new branch is the company’s 121st and has created 18 new jobs in the local area. This follows a busy summer of openings for MKM that has seen new …

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ERA accelerates sustainability commitments

ERA Sustainability

ERA is continuing to make significant progress in achieving its sustainability ambitions following the approval of its parent company, Tyman’s, near-term science-based reduction targets by the Science Based Targets Initiative. The Science Based Targets Initiative has validated the Group’s targets to reduce absolute scope 1 and scope 2 Greenhouse Gas …

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Insulation sales surge as industry reacts to Building Regulations

insulation jewson

Jewson has recorded an uplift in sales of its sustainable product ranges following the new Building Regulations, which apply to all construction projects in England. Seen by many as the stepping stone to the Future Homes Standard in 2025, the grace period for the new Building Regulations ended in June …

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CCF hires new head of insulation

Chris Sexton head of insulation at CCF

CCF is continuing to invest in its technical leadership with the appointment of Chris Sexton as head of insulation to lead its in-house team of insulation experts. Sexton’s new role will see him head up CCF’s team of specialists, ensuring the company can continue to satisfy the needs of all …

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JDP welcomes new head of commercial

Tom House JDP

JDP (John Davidson Pipes) has appointed Tom House as head of commercial. With an extensive background in the industry and a proven track record of success, House is set to play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s future. House began his career in the hospitality sector, working within the …

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New MD appointed at PermaGroup

Adrian Buttress Duncan Kirkwood in front of the PermaGroup headquarters 002

PermaGroup has appointed Duncan Kirkwood as its new managing director to spearhead the organisation’s ambitious growth plans. Collaborating alongside long-standing director, Adrian Buttress, Duncan brings with him more than 30 years of experience in the roofing and building products industry, having held senior positions at the likes of Marley Building …

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BMF Conference to highlight Equality & Diversity

EDI session speakers

A major session at the BMF Annual Conference on 21 September will focus on improving equity, diversity and inclusion in our industry. The session will be led by Angela Rushforth, Managing Director of Toolstation, Sam Grierson, Customer Proposition Director & EDI Chair for Wolseley Group, and James Saunders, Chief People …

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Toolstation reaches £2 million fundraising milestone

toolstation macmillan event

Bridgwater based Toolstation has raised £2 million for Macmillan Cancer Support in just three years, after it became a partner to the charity in 2020. The funds raised will help Macmillan continue to do whatever it takes to provide vital support to people affected by cancer across the UK; the …

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