Catrin Jones

Assistant Editor

Supreme Concrete launches new stockists guide for 2020

As part of its commitment to supporting the built environment, Supreme Concrete, the UK’s leading manufacturer of precast concrete products and fencing systems, has released its new stockist guide for 2020. The easy to use brochure has been updated to incorporate the latest changes to its extensive product offering following …

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Watch Band of Builders in action on latest project

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A 15 year-old boy with cystic fibrosis whose condition has left him housebound has a brand new space in which to be homeschooled and meet with friends, thanks to Band of Builders. A team of 22 tradespeople from around the country dedicated their time and skills to extend Kyle Sisson‘s …

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College refresh: catching up with City College Norwich

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In 2018, City College Norwich won a £10,000 upgrade for its plumbing and heating facilities, courtesy of the College Refresh Scheme from Graham Plumbers’ Merchant. One year on, and vital refurbishment work has been completed, which has helped to enhance the quality of training for students and create an environment …

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Permaroof celebrates its most successful year to date

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PERMAROOF is celebrating its most successful year to date with 24,000 orders completed; the highest figure in its 19-year history. The significant milestone follows four consecutive record sales months and a raft of exciting investments. The company added 22,000 sq ft of warehouse space with 60,000 sq ft of racking …

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Paul joins a growing team

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Concrete specialists at a Shropshire firm have welcomed a new sales executive to their team who has over 25 years’ industry experience. Paul Redmond is the latest new face to join the ever-growing team at Tudor Griffiths Group, in Ellesmere, and his appointment is as a direct result of an …

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NMBS and TTF form new partnership

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The National Merchant Buying Society (NMBS) and the Timber Trade Federation (TTF) are forming a new partnership from January 2020, to help drive knowledge, competency and sales across the wood products category.  Timber and wood products represent up to a quarter of many merchants’ overall sales, and the category is …

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W. Howard Group support DIY SOS in Bolton

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When BBC One’s DIY SOS: The Big Build came to Bolton to help a family in need, they turned to the W.Howard Group for help. For two weeks in September, the DIY SOS team worked tirelessly at the home of the Taylor-Mann family in Bolton, who needed help to make …

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Dinner Dance raises thousands for charity

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The NMBS Dinner Dance has played its part in fundraising for charitable causes, with an impressive amount being raised once again this year. More than 1,200 guests attended the Dinner Dance on 26th October 2019, coming together to raise thousands in donations for the CRASH charity. Many builders’ merchants and …

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Joy for Baxi competition winners

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To celebrate its new range, Baxi 800, the UK boiler manufacturer ran a competition giving people a chance to win their moment of joy. The competition launched on Twitter with the hashtag #MomentOfJoy, asking for the public to share what they would consider a moment of joy. With hundreds of …

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MKM ranked 38 in The Sunday Times Top Track 250 Companies for 2019

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MKM Building Supplies Ltd is delighted to announce it has been placed at number 38 in The Sunday Times Top Track 250 League Table. The Top Track 250 ‘Ones to Watch’ list is compiled each year and ranks Britain’s top-performing, private mid-market growth companies by sales. MKM has reported an …

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