Painting tools manufacturer Purdy has launched  the Purdy Painter’s Backpack, designed as an organisational storage system for professional painting tools, which is comfortable to carry and increases efficiency. Made from a durable, weather resistant fabric, it has several dedicated pockets for a variety of tools. This includes a pocket for roller …

Painting tools manufacturer Purdy has launched its Purdy Pail, a one litre capacity paint bucket designed for convenience and efficiency which comes with different grip options, a brush magnet, and a mini roller ramp. To reduce hand fatigue, the Pail comes with a multi-grip option, including a coffee-cup style adjustable …

Geocel has relaunched its iconic Painters’ Mate range, giving it its own visual identity and logo. While maintaining its core colour scheme of black, red and white, the new premium packaging incorporates the product’s fresh new logo on both the Flexible Filler and Ultra Fine Filler to provide each product …

Sealant specialist Geocel has relaunched its Mate range, its go-to solution for every challenge a tradesperson might encounter on site. There is  new premium packaging, to make it easier to quickly identify on shelf the ideal solution for the required job.  As part of the rebranding, the Mate range incorporates …

Tony Adams, the former Arsenal and England captain, will be the guest speaker at the Mental Health Workshop taking place at the BMF All Industry Conference 2021 in November. Adams’ 22-year footballing career saw him achieve huge successes but also battle with addiction. This inspired him to become an advocate …

Setcrete, the manufacturer of high-performance floor preparation products and levelling compounds,  has become a supplier member of the IBC Buying Group. IBC Buying Group’s 200+ merchant members can now purchase the entire Setcrete range at the specially-negotiated IBC buying terms, including best-selling levelling compounds Setcrete Exterior for outdoor areas such …

A brick, made of recycled construction waste, the K-Briq, will go into production thanks to £1 million in funding by Zero Waste Scotland to its developer Kenoteq, a clean-tech spin-out from Heriot-Watt University. The multi award-winning K-Briq™ is made from over 90% recycled demolition and construction waste materials. It produces a tenth of the CO2 emissions of a traditional fired brick …

The National Federation of Roofing Contractors has formally suspended HJ Enthoven Limited (trading as BLM British Lead) as a Supplier Member for one year, for breaching the competition clause of the NFRC’s Code of Practice. This follows the decision of the Competition and Markets Authority to fine BLM British Lead …

UK Construction work in March 2021 was 5.8% ahead of February, particularly in terms of new work and repair & maintenance, according to the latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics. Construction output in March 1 was £14,251m – the highest since September 2019 (14,381m). March 2021 also …

Zoe Elms from builders merchant Covers OTBS is planning to walk 50 kilometres for charity in memory of her partner. The sales representative at the Bexleyheath depot, will be tackling the Thames Path Challenge on Saturday 11th September to help raise funds for Heart of Kent Hospice, which cared for her partner, Craig Petchy, …