Knauf Insulation is celebrating the thirtieth anniversary of the launch of Supafil®, its industry-changing Glass Mineral Blowing Wool insulation solution, which has transformed the energy performance of millions of UK homes. In the last 10 years alone, Supafil® has been used to enhance the energy efficiency of 2.5 million British …
Read More »Ibstock Brick shortlisted for two edie Sustainability Leaders Awards 2019
Ibstock Brick has been shortlisted in two categories for the edie Sustainability Leaders Awards 2019. Ibstock plc, will go up against nine other businesses in the Energy Efficiency category, and Michael McGowan, the company’s Quality, Environmental and Energy Manager, has also been shortlisted in the Energy Management Leader of the Year …
Read More »BMF All Industry Conference looks to change conversation on mental health
The Builders Merchants Federation will be addressing the important issue of mental health at next year’s BMF All Industry Conference. Speaking on the main platform on Day One, award-winning mental health campaigners Neil Laybourn and Jonny Benjamin MBE will share their story and offer practical advice on how to work …
Read More »Dangerous Encounters for the Kent Blaxill Broke.Bike. Mountain Team
Setting off on a journey of over 8,000 km with just your bike to carry everything was an ambitious endeavour but that’s what the team at Broke.Bike.Mountain began in July this year. The team then consisted of Louis Blaxill, George Jones and Calum Craig, all aged 23 and who had …
Read More »Join the #LoveLakesIsland campaign
Lakes is running a #LoveLakesIsland campaign to mark the success and first anniversary of its premium range of showering spaces – Island Collection. Stockists and installers are encouraged to share their Island success stories across social media – Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram – and the campaign is calling for …
Read More »VAT: SHADOW CHANCELLOR REASSURES THE BMF
“Don’t worry, we want to protect and safeguard investment in renewable energy and green infrastructure to help insulate homes and fit solar panels” was the message from John McDonnell MP to the Builders Merchants’ Federation (BMF) yesterday. The Shadow Chancellor was answering a question from Brett Amphlett, who represented the …
Read More »Aico’s website gets a makeover
Aico Ltd. has re launched its website – www.aico.co.uk – with a new look and new features. Whilst retaining the valuable information that has made its website so popular with customers, including detailed product and alarm technology information along with an extensive selection of support tools and information, the …
Read More »TIMco reveals new formula in Multi-fix Collection
TIMco has developed a brand-new range of TIMco Multi-fix 9 in 1 Adhesives and Sealants with a ground-breaking formula. The TIMco Multi-Fix 9 in 1 Instant Grab Adhesive has been developed to give superior rapid bonding strength to a wide variety of building materials, even in wet conditions. The instant …
Read More »Logistics Industry resilient in face of Brexit uncertainty, FTA report finds
Resilience dominates business thinking and planning where trade and the movement of goods are concerned, according to a new report published today. The Logistics Update, launched by the Freight Transport Association (FTA) in partnership with Santander, polled the opinions of more than 370 freight and logistics businesses operating in the …
Read More »Saint-GoBain PAM launches BIM Library
Saint-Gobain PAM, the leading cast iron drainage solutions manufacturer aims to ease the burden on developers, specifiers and contractors in the early stages of construction by launching its BIM library and supporting elements. The business first began working on its BIM journey five years ago and was one of the …
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