Polypipe Building Products is at the forefront of innovation with the launch of a new innovative range of soil products for the UK residential market. Ring seal soil systems have remained largely unchanged for several decades, so this exciting new launch makes PolySoil™the most comprehensive and technologically advanced ring seal …

Figures for Q2 2019 just released in the BMF’s Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) report the first negative growth in sales through UK builders merchants since data collection began in 2014. In value terms, total merchant sales for the Q2 2019 were down -1.2% against the same period last year.  …

Bull Products, a manufacturer of fire protection equipment, is reaping the rewards of success, after an 8% sales growth this year. Over the last quarter, Bull has seen significant business growth including securing multiple global project wins such as Battersea Power Station, Paddington Regeneration Scheme and 1 Palace Street, London’s …

Construction online publisher, On The Tools, has appointed Clare Harding as Head of Marketing, PR and Events for the new Electric House agency. Clare Harding, previously Head of Marketing for Jewson, has been tasked with helping to launch the new agency, and supporting the business to grow as part of …

Inflexion Private Equity is to acquire Marley, a leading UK-based roofing specialist, from Etex, the Belgian building materials firm which has owned Marley since 1999. The investment is being made by Inflexion Buyout Fund V, Inflexion’s dedicated mid‐market fund. Inflexion already has a minority shareholding in independent builders merchant chain …

Bosch expands its range with two new direct driven random orbit sanders the GET 55-125 Professional and GET 75-150 Professional. Both tools are equipped with a powerful 550 or 750 watts motor meaning they can achieve a fast removal rate with a high surface quality. Not just that, but with …

Lakes has achieved the Carbon Footprint Standard having assessed its carbon emissions and achieved carbon neutrality via support of internationally certified carbon offset projects. The two-stage process audited all greenhouse gas emissions associated with Lakes’ UK operation. This resulted in the award of the Carbon Footprint Standard – based on …

A long-standing relationship between the football club and the Daybrook branch of Frank Key stretches back a decade. For the last five years Frank Key has been the main stand sponsor, support that is valued from the club. Steve Holland, Arnold FC Chairman, says “Frank Key has agreed to continue …

Scott Parnell  has announced the opening of its new depot in Leeds, which will be the fifth branch for the company, which launched from its Witham Head Office in 2012. It also has branches at Romford, Milton Keynes and Aberdare in Wales.   The business, which was set up by …

A number of communities across Hampshire will have 24/7 access to a life-saving defibrillators thanks to investment from local builders merchant, Elliotts. Defibrillators with 24-hour access have been installed outside Elliotts branches in Southampton, Ringwood, Lymington and Portsmouth. Elliotts branches in Fareham, Bishop’s Waltham, Chandler’s Ford, Christchurch, Romsey, Tadley, Totton …