Catrin Jones

Assistant Editor

BMF welcomes Pincher as housing minister

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Builders merchants trade association the Builders Merchants Federation has welcomed the appointment of the Rt Hon Christopher Pincher as the Minister for Housing, following Boris Johnson’s first post-election Cabinet reshuffle. John Newcomb, Chief Executive, the Builders Merchants’ Federation, said: “I congratulate Chris Pincher on taking up the housing portfolio at …

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Aqualisa sponser British Superbike Team for 2020

The new PBM Ducati sponsored by Aqualisa

Aqualisa has announced that it is sponsoring the leading British Superbike team – PBM Ducati – for the 2020 season. Defending Bennetts British Superbike champions Paul Bird Motorsport (PBM) got its season off to a high-flying start when it launched the 2020 livery from the plush and world-famous surroundings of …

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NMBS direct debit service gets easier

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NMBS members will now find it even easier to pay their monthly accounts via Direct Debit, thanks to recent upgrades to the Buying Society’s account facilities. NMBS members have been able to settle their monthly accounts via Direct Debit for a number of years, but after the system’s initial trial …

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Snickers workwear new ALLroundWork jackets and gilets

2020 Jacket Gilet

These new ALLroundWork Jackets and Gilets are just what the name suggests – delivering a great all-round performance on site with a Ripstop water-resistant outer fabric and a coated inner fabric for extra durability. They’re wind-resistant too and all have the features and functionality that you’d expect in Snickers Workwear …

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Snickers’ work gloves for healthy hands

Snickers Gloves

With advanced designs, features and material combinations, there’s something to suit most trades in the Snickers’ gloves range, from bricklayers and roofers, electricians and plumbers, painters and mechanics, facilities and transportation. The ‘curved’ designs ensure strong, secure grips while sophisticated patterns, vents and ribs combined with durable materials that provide …

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New website to Showcase Imperial Brick Tile range

Victorian Pressed Kitchen Diner Project

Imperial Bricks’ stunning feature-wall Brick Tiles can now be seen in their full glory on www.imperialbricktiles.co.uk. The new website shows the full range of products available, which has proved popular with interior designers and homeowners alike since the launch late last year. A handy coverage calculator, installation instructions, and an …

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Setcrete creates sound base for heated flooring

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Setcrete Exterior floor levelling compound and Setcrete Rapid Set DPM have been used in a residential refurbishment project in Stafford to create a smooth, sound and dry subfloor base prior to the installation of a ‘floating’ underfloor heating system and engineered timber flooring. The refurbishment of the 1960s’ property included …

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Neoperl’s new retro-fit technology

Neoperl DualCore Aerator

The latest PCAâ Dual-Core Aerators, from British manufacturer Neoperl, have been designed to ensure a consistent flow in both high and low-pressure environments. It’s the very latest in technology for aerators and it’s unique and patented by Neoperl. Stream and flow control devices are often fitted in the spout of …

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Russell Roof Tiles invests in merchant support

Russell Roof Tiles tile yard

At a time when the market is tough for many merchants, Russell Roof Tiles has invested in a host of new merchandise and marketing material to support merchants who sell instore or online. A report by the Builders Merchants Federation highlighted that in 2019, the merchant industry saw a slowdown, …

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Graham Plumbers’ Merchant launch new website

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Graham Plumbers’ Merchant has recently launched a new user-friendly website – Graham Direct. For those that want to know the price and availability of a product fast, Graham Direct is ideal; as the site gives the fixed prices of all of Graham’s Always Available range of products, meaning users are …

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