Tamworth-based trade association, DHF (Door & Hardware Federation), has called on the industry to ‘do better’ with regards to training and compliance, following the tragic death of a six-year-old boy who was crushed to death by an automated gate. The horrific incident took place in an underground carpark on Leylands …

Selco Builders Warehouse has continued its eye-catching fundraising efforts for Macmillan Cancer Support – with the aid of one of the country’s leading cricket teams. Selco Builders Warehouse, lead sponsors for the Birmingham Bears team in the Vitality Blast and partners of Warwickshire Country Cricket Club, staged its annual charity …

A Bognor Regis community group has received a donation of materials from Covers Timber & Builders Merchants.   The Men’s Sheds Association, which supports Bognor Regis Men’s Shed at Durban Road, is a community initiative run by volunteers. It aims to reduce isolation and loneliness among men and women by …

Teka, exclusive to distributor PJH, and designer and manufacturer of kitchen appliances, sinks and taps has launched a new UK-dedicated ‘lifestyle-look’ website: www.teka.com/en-gb The new website has been developed in partnership with PJH, in response to growing UK consumer awareness of the Teka brand and increasing sales of its products …

More efficient drilling, hammer drilling and chiselling. Bosch Professional is extending its 18-volt product range and is launching the GBH 18V-26 D Professional – the first powerful cordless rotary hammer with D-handle. The tool has an impact energy of 2.5 joules with a high impact rate of 4,350 beats per …

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) have welcomed their newest service member – EazyStock. EazyStock offers market-leading inventory optimisation software. As a powerful ERP plug-in, it helps businesses take control of their inventory, lower operating costs and automate purchasing. Peter Drakeley, Head of Customer Success at EazyStock says, “It’s critical for …

Students at George Hastwell School, an academy in Barrow-in-Furness for children with severe or profound learning difficulties, are now sheltered by a robust roof that is built to a specification from BMI UK & Ireland – the largest manufacturer and distributor of flat and pitched roofing and waterproofing solutions in …

Freefoam Building Products have announced a new look for its consumer focused website – myfascia.co.uk. Previously called ‘my roofline matters’, the site aims to give homeowners all the information they need to make an informed choice to have fascia and gutter replaced, with a quick and simple process to request …

Timber fire doors have been given a major safety endorsement after every single one aced stringent fire tests that were ordered by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) following London’s Grenfell Tower tragedy. Arnold Laver, provided a wide range of door sets for furnace testing between October …

Part of the Hultafors Group’s portfolio of premium brands for professional tradesmen and women that includes Snickers Workwear, Solid Gear safety footwear, Hultafors Tools and Dunderdon fashion workwear, the Helberg Safety range of specialist PPE equipment is now available in the UK. A selection of their products including earmuffs and face protection …