The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) and the Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) have agreed a strategic partnership designed to raise the profile of the decorative sector.

Eurocell – the manufacturer, distributor and recycler of window, door, conservatory and roofline products – has bought PVC-U Window and Door hardware distributor, Security Hardware Ltd.

Builders merchants trade association, the Builders Merchants Federation has welcomed the introduction of ‘T’ Levels to boost technical quaifications in yesterday's Budget.

Leading heating manufacturer, Vokèra has extended its warranty for any one installing the BeSMART Wi-Fi enabled thermostat. Until the end of March, any installer who fits a Vision or Unica i boiler with BeSMART will receive a free 10 year warranty.

JT Dove, has pledged its allegiance to a North East based charity that benefits children with heart defects from across the UK with an initial donation of £10,000.

Event hosted by The Frank Key Group raises money for a 15 year-old Olympic hopeful and the Neonatal Baby Unit at Nottingham City Hospital.  

Smart Home Week is launching 29^th May 2017, helping trade professionals get to grips with the smart home and learn more about how the growing market place can provide new and lucrative income opportunities.

If the Government goes ahead with the introduction of Clean Air Zones, ministers must bring forward steps to support merchants to replace old vehicles with viable and clean equivalents.

General Building Plastics (GB Plastics) and the Buddy Bag Foundation are joining forces this year to raise money for children in emergency care, through the Foundation’s Buddy Bag Appeal.

East Anglian building supplies company Kent Blaxill is sponsoring this year’s Jock Wadley Cycle Road Race which will feature top UK riders, including three-times Olympic gold medallist Ed Clancy.