Imperial marches on Imperial Bricks’ Weathered Original Scotch Common and Original Giscol Common bricks are ideal, sustainable alternatives to reclaimed bricks for RMI and new build. The Original Giscol Common is a rough-cast, wirecut brick with a ‘burnt’ appearance that features coal spotting, natural banding and colour variation – characteristics …

AeroKit™, the new premium first aid kit with a Surefill™ innovative refill system from Aero Healthcare, incorporates Aero Healthcare’s Surefill™; a four pouch tent refill system that organizes its premium quality contents for maximum protection and accessibility; the entire kit has just one expiry date, enabling simple, easy replenishment with …

Builders merchant group Independent Builders Merchant Group has bought Merkko Builders Merchants Ltd, expanding its network of builder’s merchants further into Oxfordshire and Berkshire. Merkko is based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, and has two branches in Kingston Bagpuize and Aldermaston. The acquisition continues IBMG’s strategy of developing its divisions through a …

When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things. When you’re a child, you tend to think that the big people have it all covered. That they are …

Builders merchant group Travis Perkins has seen a positive start to the year with total sales* for the three months to 31 March 2022 13.6% ahead of  the year before year, according to a trading update issued last week (April 29). Total merchanting sales were up by 17.9% and all …

Construction products distributor SIG plc is expecting its full-year results to be  “significantly ahead” of previous expectations, on the back of rising demand and cost inflation. The company reported on Friday (April 29) that group sales for the quarter to March 31 were up 25% at £641m. Group sales for …

Whatever happened to, Leon Trotsky He got an ice-pick, that made his ears burn   Skimming through the headlines and I find myself with a whole range of emotions, depending on the story I’m reading. I don’t care, I really don’t, that the Chancellor of the Exchequer is thinking about …

According to the S&P Global / CIPS UK Construction PMI for March data UK construction output has risen again, helped by the fastest increase in new work for seven months. That said, escalating inflationary pressures and concerns about the economic impact of the war in Ukraine contributed to a sharp drop in business optimism. And overall, …

Makita UK has expanded its powerful XGT 40VMax range of machines The new LS003G 40VMax 305mm Brushless Slide Compound Mitre Saw has an LED lamp that casts a helpful shadow of the saw blade onto the workpiece, acting as an accurate cutting line. The LS003G delivers a no-load speed of …

You have until  NEXT WEEK  (May 1st) to get your nominations and entries in for the 2022 BMJ Industry Awards.   Click HERE to nominate your favourite merchants, supplier brands, trainees, showrooms and industry people. The awards celebrate the very best brands, merchants and people at the heart of the builders’ merchants …