Toolstation has launched its Energy Event to help customers with their energy use and save money on their bills throughout Autumn and Winter, as they continue to face a challenging period. Running between 11th and 24th September, customers will be able to browse over 200 energy efficient products available at …

Travis Perkins is opening a brand new branch in Epsom on September 18, creating 16 new jobs as a result.  The new Epsom branch is 1.9 acres in size and as part of Travis Perkins’ new ambitions to minimise carbon emissions by 90%, the site will include electric forklift trucks …

Following a fire last year, the long-anticipated reopening of the SIG Roofing Dundee branch will take place September 11. February 27 saw the fire claim the warehouse, branch, and sales office, forcing the business to shut. While the building underwent repairs, the staff continued to trade on site for customers. …

RGB Building Supplies has recognised the exceptional commitment of two of its longest-serving employees, Lee Atkinson and Geoff Harry, who are both based at the Porthleven branch. Their combined 85 years of unwavering service and invaluable contributions to the company are a testament to their dedication and loyalty. Lee Atkinson, …

After more than 70 years of trading, Savoy Timber Ltd, a Lancashire-headquartered family business, has been acquired by Savoy Timber Holdings Ltd, a new company set up by Chris Powell of Estate Sawmills Ltd, a fast-growing Bradford-based timber merchant. Established in 1952, Savoy Holdings, which trades as Savoy Timber, has …

Figures released by the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) in its latest Plumbing and Heating Merchants Index (PHMI) confirms that price growth remains a factor in driving the rise in annual sales value, as year-on-year volumes are down.  There are, however, signs that price growth is slowing. Quarter 2 2023 v …

Figures for Q2 2023 released in the latest BMF’s Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) confirm that price growth in building materials is slowing and show the first signs of volume recovery through UK builders’ merchants. However, whilst volume growth was evident between the first two quarters of the current year, …

The new BATSC range of LED battens from Knightsbridge provide energy-efficient, cost-effective and technologically-advanced replacement alternatives to outdated legacy fluorescent lighting in industrial, commercial or office environments. The BATSC (batten, self-contained) units are colour temperature and wattage adjustable, offering ultra-high efficiency and contain the latest control chip technology. Highly durable …

As part of its sustainability strategy, Beesley & Fildes has increased its investment in renewable energy, installing 600 solar panels at its Widnes depot. The family-owned independent builders’ merchant turned to Warrington-based TB Electrics to design and install the solution. By significantly reducing Beesley & Fildes reliance on fossil fuels, …

Family-run builders’ merchants James Burrell has invested £600k in its transport fleet purchasing four HGV wagons, a flatbed wagon and one additional crane vehicle. The builders merchant, who has 11 branches based across the North of England from Northumberland down to South Yorkshire have invested in the arrival of the …