Redland is investing in the future of the pitched roofing sector with the launch of a pioneering programme to support young roofing students.

Redland is launching a competition to find the 2017 Redland Apprentice of the Year. The newly launched competition is open to all roofing apprentices who are currently enrolled with one of Redland’s participating colleges or training groups within the company’s Young Redland Roofer student support programme*.

With a hark back to its heritage as the company that re-roofed London, Redland – the UK’s leading manufacturer and supplier of pitched roof systems – is setting new standards in large format interlocking clay tiles with the introduction of the Westminster Slate.

The Guildford branch of Champion Timber recently congratulated a member of staff for 10-years of continued excellent service to the company.

Selco Builders Warehouse is firmly on course to meet its ambitious expansion plan of doubling the size of its business in five years.

Baxi is aiming to build on its reputation for being top of the class when it comes to training by opening two new facilities in 2017.

Berhams Plumbing Supplies has joined The IPG, making it member 141 for the fast-growing independent buying group.

JELD-WEN, the UK’s leading manufacturer of timber windows, doors and stairs, has announced the appointment of Lee Frimston as Merchant Sales Director. Lee has taken over this key role from Steve Clarke, who had been part of the JELD-WEN team for 22 years.

IKO PLC, the roofing, waterproofing and insulation products, has begun building a 470,000ft² PIR insulation factory at the Alconbury Weald development in Cambridgeshire.

Essex-based builders merchant Kent Blaxill has expanded its reach even further with the opening of a branch in Market Harborough in Northamptonshire.