The latest Forecast Report from the Builders Merchants Federation (Spring 2023) reflects the continuing impact of rising interest rates and the cost-of-living crisis on building material sales. The first quarter of the year saw a negative return for builders’ merchants’ sales, at -2.3%.  However, this figure understates the fall in …

LiteWork working clothes from Snickers Workwear are specially designed for craftsmen and craftswomen who need to keep cool when it’s hot and protected when it’s sunny. Just like high performance sportswear, these lightweight, durable garments employ intelligent fabric and design solutions to provide moisture-wicking, quick-drying features to keep you dry …

Knauf Insulation has launched OmniFit® Slab 32, the first 32 lambda glass mineral wool insulation slab on the market for use in light steel frame systems (SFS) as part of a rainscreen façade or other external wall build-ups. OmniFit® Slab 32 is primarily designed for use with Rocksilk® RainScreen Slab …

Strengthening its position in the North East, specialist distributor Jewson Civils Frazer (JCF) has appointed Dan Molyneux as regional key account manager for the North East. With 17 years’ experience in the industry, Molyneux is no stranger to the world of civils and drainage and has a great reputation amongst …

Talasey has made three appointments to bolster its senior management team as part of ambitious growth plans. The Scunthorpe-based company – which has brands including Natural Paving, Vitripiazza, Pavetuf, Luxigraze and Piranha – has appointed a Director of Strategy & Proposition, Marketing Director and National Sales Manager. Sam Hanks, who …

Covers Timber & Builders Merchant is sponsoring West’s Wood Fair. This partnership highlights Covers’ commitment to supporting local communities and celebrating the beauty of wood craftsmanship. West’s Wood Fair – organised by specialist woodturning and furniture makers West’s of East Dean – is a renowned annual event that showcases the …

Lakes, manufacturer of shower enclosures, has appointed two new regional sales managers. With a combined total of over 40 years in sales Carol Wilson and Alex Wilson will be supporting customers in the North West and North East respectively. New North West Regional Sales Manager Carol Wilson said: “It is …

Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People (QEF) has been gifted just over £13,000 worth of paint from  decorating and DIY specialist Leyland SDM. This is the result of a volunteering partnership with parent company Grafton Group in recent years.   The paint, which is in a variety of colours and …

Insulation, drywall and ceiling product distributor, CCF, part of Travis Perkins Plc, is leading the way on the road to net zero by trialling a new carbon reporting service for its customers. The company is in the process of trialling its comprehensive new carbon reporting system with a panel of …

Travis Perkins is set to launch a brand-new branch in Witney. The new branch is set to open its doors on June 28 with the vision of being the first choice for trade customers in the West Oxfordshire area. With a commitment to build greater diversity a third of the …