Wrekin Products, has appointed a new operations director, Steve O’Brien. With over 25 years of industry experience, O’Brien’s role is to bring clarity to the wider business ambitions and support its efforts in becoming leading experts in decarbonising iron work solutions. Simon Turner, commercial director said: “This appointment demonstrates a …

UAP Ltd has won Hardware Company of the Year at the National Fenestration Awards for the second year in a row. This recognition is decided entirely by votes from industry peers, and reflects UAP’s sustained growth, which saw an increase in revenue by over a third in the year ending …

Geberit UK, the provider of sanitary and piping systems, has been recognised as one of the UK’s Top 100 Best Mid-sized Companies to Work For 2024. The firm has been ranked number 61 within the UK’s Top 100 Best Mid-Sized companies to Work for 2024, as well as number 3 …

Paint supplier Crown Paints has donated more than 6,000 litres of paint to community groups across the country as part of its commitment to support regeneration through murals and paint projects. The donations form part of Crown’s partnership with Wickes through the Wickes Community Programme, an initiative that supports local …

The Construction Inclusion Coalition has welcomed five new members to its ranks, including two listed companies and a housebuilder. Ventilation product manufacturer Volution Group, PVC-U manufacturer Eurocel, housebuilder Chartway Partnerships Group, landscaping product specialist Talasey and e-learning platform provider Coretexa raising the number of CIC members to 40 companies and …

Aircrete manufacturer H+H has appointed Mark Walker to the role of regional account manager – private housebuilding. He will be focusing on the vibrant market in the South of England, supporting projects throughout Kent, Sussex, Hampshire and into the South West. Walker joins H+H with over 35 years’ experience in …

Independent Builders Merchant Group, South East has been presented with a bespoke commemorative trowel in recognition of reaching a £300,000 lifetime donation to the charity Teenage Cancer Trust. The partnership with Teenage Cancer Trust started 12 years ago with Parker Building Supplies, and has since expanded to incorporate Chandlers Building Supplies and Fairalls Builders …

Condescension is the language of fools We live in an increasingly global world. What happens overseas affects us in the UK, and vice versa, to a greater or lesser extent. Which is why, even though it could be said to be none of my actual business, I spend a lot …

Independent South West Wales builders merchant Davies Builders Merchants, has acquired Taf Building Supplies in St Clears. This strategic move marks a significant expansion for Davies Builders Merchants and solidifies its position as a premier supplier in the region. “We are excited to welcome Taf Building Supplies into the Davies …

Global insulation manufacturer ROCKWOOL has signed an agreement to buy 114 acres of land at the Peddimore site, north east of Birmingham, with the intention to build a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility featuring proprietary electric melting technology for its stone wool insulation products. The new facility would boost supply capacity for …