The Actis specification team is gearing up to take part in a series of monthly technical events hosted by LABC – with the first lined up to take place in late June in Dorset. The year-long programme of technical events consists of four face-to-face and eight virtual sessions, with the …

Cheshire Mouldings has made three appointments to senior roles. Mike Philips has been appointed to the role of Key Accounts Manager. He will be responsible for managing the company’s nationwide network of merchants and stockists, working closely with each customer to ensure their specific requirements are successfully met. Philips has …

Laker Builders Merchant has launched its new Crawley store. Following the acquisition of an additional unit at the Crawley branch, the team at Laker, led by MD, Steve Robinson and founder, Ady Laker, have created a new spacious and brightly lit store, offering a more welcome atmosphere. Steve Robinson said: …

Easter Monday saw Stelrad Radiators sponsoring the regional football final that they have been associated with for many years, but this year the final also celebrated the 125th year of the tournament. Stelrad has continued its support for the locally based charity through its support for the Montagu Cup – …

Selco Builders Warehouse has unveiled its latest branch in Exeter. The branch is located on Filmer Way in Marsh Barton. Selco now has a total of 73 branches and has strengthened its presence in the south-west of England, where Selco already has two branches in Bristol. The official launch of …

Klober has invested in training resources to support specifiers, contractors and merchants ahead of updates to Approved Document: Part F in 2022. Having acknowledged the impact that regulation changes will have on the roofing industry, Klober is committed to providing ongoing training to help plug any knowledge gaps. As such, …

TG Lynes has appointed Steven Watts as Plant Hire Manager. Watts has joined the TG Lynes team after more than a decade in the tool and equipment hire industry. Steven Watts said: “I started in hire at 20-years-old, really enjoyed it and was able to move through the ranks into …

According to the latest Federation of Master Builders (FMB) State of Trade Survey, prices are hitting bottom lines with 98% of builders having experienced material cost increases, with 83% passing these costs onto the customer. Material shortages and a lack of skills still plague the sector causing job delays for …

GPH Builders Merchants is celebrating its 40th year in business by raising £40,000 for various charities. The charities are selected by employees, with each charity having a special meaning to staff. The move is part of the company’s plans to mark its special anniversary, which also includes ambitions to increase …

Actis has appointed Jerrell Paton as its new East of England area sales manager. Paton will help increase awareness of the benefits of the Actis Hybrid range of insulation and insulating membrane products. He aims to strengthen existing relationships with merchants and distributors and forge new ones throughout the East of …