The Association of Manufacturers of Domestic Appliances (AMDEA) has appointed Stefan Hay chief executive officer, as Paul Hide steps down after nearly six years. Hay has worked at senior level with, and for, trade associations, membership bodies and not-for-profit organisations for the past 30 years. Hay said: “At a time …

Heating and plumbing distributor, Navigator, has announced additions to their press fit fittings range. The MB press fit range for water now comes with a blue identification ring, which includes the size of the fitting. The ring is designed to drop off once pressed, so the installer knows at a …

HMG Paints, the UK paint manufacturer, continues its support of the Minutes Matter campaign. The charity campaign encourages the transformation of iconic red telephone boxes into defibrillator stations, with the paint manufacturer donating materials to help preserve them. In the hamlet of Donaldson’s Lodge, HMG supplied a paint system that …

Appliance manufacturer Beko has been named one of TIME Magazine’s World’s Most Sustainable Companies for the second year running. Beko ranked at no. 17, an improvement from its 2024 position at no. 44,  despite TIME introducing stricter assessment criteria. The annual ranking, developed in partnership with Statista, evaluates more than …

Steve Collinge, managing director of Insight Retail Group Ltd and executive editor of Insight DIY, is set to share his observations and assessments on the Future of Merchanting at the BMF Members Conference on September 17 and 18. The theme of this year’s conference is “Engaging with the Future”, with Collinge, …

James Latham, the UK timber distributor, has announced the launch of Explore Accoya, a new digital platform built in partnership with Accoya wood products.  Developed in close collaboration with Cyon, a creative agency, the platform acts as an in-depth information hub, containing a mix of video and written advice, covering …

H+H UK, manufacturer of aircrete blocks, has joined Made in Britain to highlight the benefits of local manufacturing. The organisation Made in Britain was launched in 2013, supported by companies who were keen to promote their investment in British manufacturing. 90% of the constituent materials used in H+H’s aircrete production are …

Building materials manufacturer Wienerberger has extended its partnership with homeless charity Emmaus UK, committing to donate 50p for every full pallet of Danum and Dual Danum TLE concrete roof tile products sold in 2025. Danum TLE tiles, a recent addition to Wienerberger’s concrete roof tile portfolio, are produced at the …

Baxi has welcomed 40 of its professional customers, including engineers, designers, contractors and merchants, to its first Commercial Solutions Showcase event at the Gannet venue at Edinburgh Zoo to discuss heat decarbonisation in a changing legislative landscape. Heat is an important topic in Scotland, representing some 13% of the country’s …

Arctic Hayes, a provider of heating and plumbing, is set to support Gas Safety Week 2025, from September 8 to 14. The national campaign, led by the Gas Safe Register, raises awareness of gas safety and the importance of taking proper precautions when working with or around gas appliances. As …