An innovative new wall mounting device for bar shower valves and other brassware is not only proving a commercial success with plumbers and consumers, but has also scooped two awards at a prestigious industry event in London. Alfie, available within the Coolag product range, is the invention of Ty Harding …

Since the announcement last month that Forterra would be temporarily halting production at most of its manufacturing sites, the business has been planning alternative working practices that enable manufacturing to recommence while keeping staff safe and able to socially distance. Following guidance from the NHS, Public Health England and the …

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has produced a video info-graphic outlining the key elements of the practical advice provided in their Branch Operating Guidelines during Covid-19 document published last week. Like the full document, the video provides safe operating guidelines for builders’ merchants branch operations while Covid-19 restrictions continue.  The …

  W.Howard Group has welcomed James Leader as the latest sales executive to join the company. Leader joined the MDF profile manufacturer in early April 2020, covering London and the area inside the M25. He will be working closely with builders’ merchants, timber merchants and all W.Howard stockists, and has …

Following the latest information and guidance issued by the UK government, Datateam Business Media has taken the decision to postpone the BMJ Industry Awards, which was due to take place on Friday 15 May 2020. Event manager Dawn Tucker comments: “While the entire BMJ team was looking forward to hosting …

Shower and kitchen fittings manufacturer GROHE has now achieved carbon-neutral production, a pivotal milestone in its long-term commitment to sustainability.   “The initiative ties in seamlessly with the numerous measures in our plants that promote the reduction of the carbon footprint and conserve resources. We are very proud to be …

A Brett Landscaping team member has raised thousands of pounds for charity after a huge challenge climbing Africa’s highest mountain. Mark Bushell is sales and marketing director for Brett – an established independent manufacturer of high quality concrete block paving, natural stone paving, porcelain paving and concrete paving slabs.   …