W.Howard Group has passed the audits to achieve Bronze and Silver accreditation under the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS). W.Howard’s warehousing facility at Glazebury, Cheshire, has achieved the Silver FORS standard, while the London Distribution Centre in Thurrock has achieved the Bronze standard. FORS is a voluntary scheme for fleet …

Throughout March 2021 staff at Grant UK took part in Marching March, a step-count challenge raising funds for the Wiltshire Air Ambulance. In total, the staff took over 12 million steps during March and raised a wonderful £320 for the local charity. Throughout the month, interest in Marching March heated …

Independent builder’s merchant MKM Building Supplies is moving into North Wales with the acquisition of Richard Williams (Deganwy) Limited. The transaction, completed on 1st April, brings the company two branches based in Llandudno Junction and Ruthin. Originally set-up at J Parr, a builders merchant, in Deganwy, North Wales, in 1917, …

Roof systems manufacturer, Marley has bought roof integrated solar panels supplier Viridian Solar Ltd, to ensure Marley can provide a single-source supply for a fully integrated solar roof system. Viridian Solar was established in 2003 and its Clearline Fusion PV technology is behind Marley SolarTile®, a roof-integrated solar panel solution …

Builders mercgant Selco Builders warehouse sent a selection of Easter treats to a charity which supports children with cerebral palsy across the north west of England and Wales to celebrate the opening of its new branch in Liverpool. More than 100 youngsters and young adults attend Stick ‘n’ Step’s classes …

South west independent builder’s merchant Bradfords Building Supplies has revealed  a bold new advertising strategy as they continue to push the envelope in attracting trade audiences. The company is saying goodbye to traditional billboard advertising, and hello to targeted media space on site. The most prominent part of many of …

Concrete paving manufacturer, Brett Landscaping, has introduced a high performance Invicta range, its first block paving product to use the new AggTech surface technology developed by the company. The Invicta range has a specially formulated surface layer creating a hard-wearing paving block with a durable but vibrant finish which shimmers …

A Grade I listed stately home can have a green energy heating system, thanks to help from Polypipe Building Products plastic piping systems manufacturer. The Doncaster-based manufacturer has donated more than 160 metres of structured wall pipe and fittings to Wentworth Woodhouse, near Rotherham. The donation means Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation …

Builders merchants trade association the Builders Merchants Federation has appointesd two new Board members. Frank Elkins, Chief Operating Officer at Travis Perkins plc and Lee Harwood, Group Finance Director at Bradfords Building Supplies Ltd have been elected to the Board of the Builders Merchants Federation. Elkins takes up his position …

Tile specialist Topps Tiles has posted a 17.% drop in revenue for the second quarter of 2021, blaming the sales slide on the third lockdown. For the 26 weeks up to March 27, total revenues were £103.6m, up 2%. The first quarter grew 19.9%, then sales dropped by 17.3%. Rob …