Knauf Insulation is set to invest in its two UK Glass Mineral Wool plants. In St Helens, Knauf Insulation will invest over £40m to increase the plant’s total capacity by c30,000 tonnes per annum from late 2023/early 2024 and to acquire the large adjacent Pilkington Architectural site from NSG Group. …

The builders’ merchants sector needs close collaboration with product manufacturers and Suppliers if it is to mitigate the impact of a looming increase in plastic packaging tax, according to National Buying Group (NBG). The advice comes after an analysis with NBG Partner, Kellaway Building Supplies, revealed a potential 2,400% increase …

City Plumbing’s specialist renewables business, Energy Efficiency at City Plumbing, has reported an unprecedented increase in sales for solar photovoltaic (PV) products during Q1 2022 compared to the same period last year. The business believes the surge in demand is the result of a combination of factors. With the increasing …

Three of the leading names in darts will take to the oche for special challenges against fans at Selco Builders Warehouse. Selco will host rising star Ryan Searle, as well as 2008 BDO World Champion and current Sky Sports pundit Mark Webster at its Exeter branch on April 26 between …

Triton has appointed Andrew Crown to the position of trade sales director, as part of its continued investment in its trade and contract offering. With over thirty years’ experience within the HVAC and bathroom sectors, Crown will play an instrumental role in fortifying Triton’s position in the shower market, with …

Actis Hybris has become the only reflective insulation in Europe to earn international Cradle to Cradle Certification for its sustainability credentials. Key achievements highlighted by the certification include Actis’ zero waste policy and Hybris’ 100% recyclability, which contribute to the company’s aim of creating a circular economy. The accreditation saw …

The rise in construction output, the highest since August 2021, masks falling optimism and a drop in residential construction activity, warns the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to the latest construction PMI data. Brian Berry, chief executive of the FMB, said: “Construction output has been sustained during March …

As part of its 175th anniversary celebrations, Covers Timber & Builders Merchants will be hosting a series of Anniversary Challenges & Demonstration Mornings at its depots starting with Southampton on Thursday 28th April from 7.30am to 1pm. The trade mornings will run until the autumn and will be open to …

The Nottingham branch of Encon Insulation and Nevill Long has become a Fire Protection Centre, adding to Encon’s growing network of fire specialist branches. The team works closely with customers to advise on projects nationally, ensuring products match the performance they need to achieve the latest fire protection regulations. This …

Employees at Grant UK took a total of 10,802,523 steps to complete Marching March, a fundraising and team building activity which has raised £115 for the Wiltshire Air Ambulance charity. Anna Wakefield, head of marketing at Grant UK, said: “Marching March was a big success last year when employees took …