Further growth and acquisitions are on the cards for roofing giant Marley, which has unveiled plans to float on the Stock Exchange. The £150m revenue business, based in Burton, Staffordshire, has been owned for the last two years by private equity firm Inflexion. Marley has grown to a  share of …

It is with heartfelt sorrow that BMJ writes of the tragic death of Maddie Durdant-Hollamby, marketing executive for Keyline. Maddie, the treasured daughter of Steve and Rachel Durdant-Hollamby, was a lovely, vibrant, talented young woman who was growing into her construction industry marketing career. In a tribute, her parents said: …

Marley Alutec has announced three new staff appointments at its Bedford headquarters. Aamirah Nawaz joins as Internal Sales Support, a role she moves to from inside the organisation, while Andrew Mackenzie as Technical Services Engineer and Alex Wilson as Estimator are roles from outside the company. Mackenzie, has worked in …

SIG UK, the supplier of specialist building materials, has announced the appointment of Andy Sawers as Category Director for Timber, a role which will see him take charge of the development of Timber sales in a number of key marketplaces. With extensive experience across the timber industry, Sawers joins SIG …

Knauf UK and Ireland has announced the appointment of Ian Stokes as managing director, who returns to the UK business, having spent the last five years managing the Knauf Northern European region. Stokes has worked for Knauf since 1995, joining the marketing team initially and progressing through commercial roles before …

People, People who need people, Are the luckiest people in the world Last Wednesday and Thursday, 517 days, or 12,408 hours, after the last one was supposed to have opened, buying society NMBS finally got the Exhibition it had been waiting for. And, to be honest, it wasn’t just NMBS …

The failure of the Green Homes Grant Scheme highlights the need for a long-term strategy to green the nations homes, says the Federation of Master Builders in response to the National Audit Office’s report on the Green Homes Grant Scheme. Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), …

Global plumbing and drainage manufacturer, Wavin, has launched its new Wavin Rewards app as part of this year’s Gear Up campaign. The mobile app gives customers points every time they buy Wavin products, including those in the Hep2O and Osma ranges. The points can then be redeemed against a range of vouchers and …

Sutton Coldfield’s Andrew Mitchell MP  has visted the newly opened branch of  builders merchant Travis Perkins in Minworth. The brand new 2.25 acre site includes a tools and plant hire section, up to 50 different types of bricks and an extensive landscaping display. Boasting  extensive bricks, timber and blocks, it …

A desire for a fresh start in 2022 will see people opt for lighter colours, according to Dulux as it revealed the Colour of the Year for 2022, Bright Skies™, along with four supporting ColourFutures™ palettes,available from September 14. The launch is supported by a range of tools, including a …