A Birmingham DIY skate park is expanding thanks to the help of builders merchant Selco. Bournbrook DIY Skate Park  in Selly Oak was the first facility of its kind to be officially opened by a council in the UK and is now set to increase its number of ramps and features …

There will be no day of days then when a new world order comes into being. Step by step and here and there it will arrive So it begins. Yesterday, Donald J Trump managed to do what only one person in the past 130 year has managed to do – …

Marshalls, the landscaping and building products manufacturer, saw revenue drop to £619 million (2023: £671 million), alongside a reduction in debt from £173m to £134m, for the year to December 31 2024. The trading update revealed that  adjusted profit before tax for 2024 is likely to be “within the range …

Boiler manufacturer Glow-worm celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2024; to mark the end of its anniversary year it launched a special video featuring installer customers talking about their use of the brand’s products. Henrik Hansen, managing director for Vaillant Group UK, says: “It is right that we mark this significant …

Talon Manufacturing has appointed Daniel McGlinchey as its new regional sales manager in its central region, covering the area around the Midlands. McGlinchey previously worked as a business development manager at Wago, where he managed a diverse portfolio of electrical wholesaler accounts, supporting them in supplying products to end users …

Grants are available from the Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants, the City Livery Company and charitable organisation, to support training and skills development in the building materials industry. The financial support, worth up to £2,000 per person, is open to anyone who wishes to develop new skills, as well as …

Stelrad Radiators has made three appointments to the sales team. Lewis Aird has been appointed regional manager for the northern region, having been with Stelrad since 2018 as a brand specialist and, then, business development manager. He will be responsible for the operational management of the northern business development managers. …

Shower and tapware manufacturer Methven has renewed its Carbon Neutral Status for the third year in a row. The renewal reflects Methven’s sustained efforts to minimise Scope 1 and 2 emissions through a comprehensive carbon management plan. Key measures include transitioning to renewable energy sources, optimising vehicle use, and offsetting …

The Builders Merchants Federation has written to the Construction Minister, Sarah Jones MP, calling for a  “fresh impetus” from Government to ensure it can deliver its target of 1.5 million new homes. In the letter the BMF set out the ways in which its members are preparing to support housebuilding …

Lindab, the roof, wall and rainwater systems people have a new managing director, Iain Robertson having made the decision to leave the business after 18 years in the role. His replacement is Phil Adams, who takes up the post of managing director of  Lindab’s UK operations, from March 2025, bringing …