The Jewson branch at Arthurs Bridge Wharf in Woking has become the national builders merchant’s latest site to head towards becoming carbon neutral. The renovation includes improved insulation, energy-saving LED lighting throughout the store, and air source heat pumps to create a comfortable temperature inside the branch. All the technology …

A new community building in Aberdeenshire aimed at tackling social isolation, to which Actis donated more than 400 sq m of insulation materials, has been officially opened. The official opening of the 3,500 sq ft timber frame and blockwork Aboyne and Mid-Deeside Community Shed was attended by around 100 people …

Matthew Bainbridge is the latest recruit to join Stelrad’s Brand Specialists team. Bainbridge’s sizeable territory covers from north of Manchester in the south to the Scottish border in the north. He joins after completing his degree in Business Management at the University of Glasgow. “I’m enjoying the role as its …

Accessing industry expertise and experience was the key consideration for joining National Buying Group (NBG), according to the organisation’s newest Partner, Elec-Mec. The bathroom, plumbing, heating, lighting and electrical merchant, which has branches in West London and Middlesex, has operated as an independent merchant for the past 25 years. Yet …

Global plumbing and drainage provider, Wavin, has strengthened its retail network through a new distribution partnership with Wolseley. The specialist merchant will now stock more than 380 ‘essential’ Wavin Osma above ground drainage products across its distribution centres, allowing for next-day nationwide delivery for customers. This new deal bolsters the …

Sirhowy Valley Hub has secured £500 worth of building materials from Selco Builders Warehouse through the Community Heroes campaign. The hub, on Maindee Road in Ynysddu, offers a food pantry with affordable products as well as a safe environment for visitors to have a chat and receive support. Jamie Arr, …

VELUX Group and Hydro have agreed to a joint target to reduce CO2 emitted per kilo of aluminium, contributing to the VELUX Group goal to halve value chain emissions by 2030. The partnership agreement target is for VELUX to reach a level below 2.0 kg carbon emitted per kilogram of …

Well on the way to becoming most preferred tool brand for discerning tradesmen and women, the hallmark of Hultafors Tools is the Swedish design that’s made to last. Whether you’re measuring, marking or levelling; cutting, chopping or chiselling; prying, striking or wrecking, the innovative designs, precision and ergonomics of Hultafors …

Dave Rudd. National Sales Director for Keyline Civils Specialist, is due to complete the 26-mile run on October 2. Rudd signed up for the London Marathon to fundraise for the company’s charity partner, Prostate Cancer UK (PCUK). “I’m full of anticipation and can’t wait to get stuck into the challenge,” …

The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report reveals that builders’ merchants’ value sales were virtually flat (+0.2%) in July 2022 compared to the same month in 2021. As in previous months, volume sales were down (-12.8%) yet price inflation remained high (+15.0%). 10 of the 12 categories sold more …