Following the successful completion of the sale of Plumbase and its Belgian operations, and against the backdrop of recent market trends, Grafton Group plc, the international builders merchanting and DIY Group, issued this trading update for the third quarter of 2019.  This update brings forward a planned update scheduled for …

A campaign to support Help for Heroes has been launched by builders merchant, Chandlers Building Supplies. The builder’s supplier, that boasts a number of ex–forces personnel working throughout its business, will donate a percentage of sales from its ‘Help for Heroes’ thermal gloves to the charity during November and December. …

Bond It, one of the UK’s fastest growing manufacturers of sealants, adhesives, waterproofing products and other building chemicals, has made yet another new addition to its growing portfolio. Complimenting the already established Tigris Tapes Range, they are now offering  Monster Tape, a high strength waterproof duct tape. Rubber based, easy …

The £125,000 L-series vehicle is designed to improve the safety of road users, including pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists. Innovations include a ‘city safe’ window in the passenger door, increasing visibility for the driver and helping to reduce road risk in busy cities. The vehicle qualifies for the highest star rating …

A year on from purchasing the former Wheelers Timber and Builders’ Merchants in Erdington, the store is doing a roaring trade. The site was previously owned by the Bromley family and has been a mainstay in the town for almost 100 years. Three of them still work at the branch …

Part of the Hultafors Group UK’s portfolio of premium-branded Workwear, Tools, Protective Wear and Safety Footwear, the Toe Guard range of shoes and boots delivers great value safety footwear for all kinds of working environments and weather conditions. With a RRP that starts at only £31.45 plus VAT a pair, …

Staff from James Burrell Builders Merchants have completed the 11 mile East Durham Coastal Walk with an aim to raise £1,300.00 for North East Hearts with Goals, which will fund a community access defibrillator to be placed in a public area in the North East or Yorkshire. The challenge began …

XL Joinery has shown its support for Essex-based football club, Risden Wood Youth FC, with a generous donation of £1,000. Consisting of 16 teams of boys and girls over 10 age groups within the under 9’s and under 16’s teams, the team play in the Mid Herts Rural Minors League …

Dulux Academy has proudly crowned Nicola Lewis of Mrs Lewis’ Decorating Company from Matlock the winner of the third annual Dulux Academy Design and Decorate Challenge. Acclaimed for her unique craftsmanship, eye for design plus expert wallpapering skills – Nicola will now receive the money-can’t-buy prestige of her wallpaper design …

Leading oil boiler manufacturer, Hounsfield Boilers, recently welcomed Dr Dan Poulter MP to their Needham Market factory. The MP undertook a tour of the factory and took part in a discussion on how boiler manufacturers can reduce their carbon footprint. Andrew Hounsfield, MD, Hounsfield Boilers, led the MP for Central …