Leading supplier of MDF profiles, The W.Howard Group, has made a substantial investment into its Kildare site, with the introduction of a MAKOR production line.

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) is set for a year of celebration with three major events taking place during 2018 to commemorate a trio of landmark anniversaries. 

Output for the UK construction products sector is likely to be less this year, following on from a slow-down at the end of 2017. That’s according to the Construction Products Association’s State of Trade Survey for 2017 Q4.

Huws Gray’s specialist heating and cooking showroom in Hay-on-Wye has received certification as a specialist stockist of ESSE stoves.

Ross Crighton has taken on the role of Area Service Manager for the UK and Ireland at Grundfos.

Howdens, the trade supplier of fitted kitchens, appliances and joinery products was fined £1.2 million at the end of last year, following the death of a visiting HGV driver at one of its premises.

The Ridgeon Group has appointed Suzanne Britter as its new HR Director. She joins the business following six years at Ladbroke Coral Group in senior HR roles.

In-store parts stock has been increased by 35 per cent at City Heating Spares, as the merchant continues to support tradespeople in offering fast turnaround times for their customers.

Fibo UK, the precision engineered wall panel manufacturer, adds to its growing team with the appointment of Jenny Gibson as Regional Account Manager (North West).