Five months into his role as regional managing director for Wales and Central England, Kieran Griffin reflects on his journey with Jewson and the evolving landscape of STARK Building Materials UK, two years into its new chapter. With a career spanning three decades in the construction and merchanting sector, Griffin …

Ariston, the global expert in sustainable water heating and thermal comfort, has appointed Hans Juergen Bahnsen as its new UK and Ireland senior sales manager. After spending 15 years in various roles at Bosch, Bahnsen brings a wealth of valuable industry experience including technical sales, product sales, as well as …

Decorating and DIY specialist Leyland has launched a fast-track management programme to help ambitious members of the team progress into senior positions. Sixteen colleagues from Leyland have enrolled on the  programme, which is running for the third time within the business. The programme is led by an external People Development …

The Plumbing Heating Group hosted its Annual Supplier Awards at Carden Park Hotel in Chester at the end of May to celebrate and recognise excellence in the plumbing, heating and bathroom industry. A total of 259 guests from the plumbing, heating and bathroom sector attended the event, including 196 supplier …

Intatec, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of heating and plumbing products, has launched the Inspiration showering collection, combining Italian aesthetics with trusted anti-scald protection offering merchants a clear choice for customers who expect both safety and style. The Inspiration range brings together thermostatic control, WRAS, and TMV2 approval, with …

Announced by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) last November, changes to permitted development rights for air source heat pumps (ASHP) in England came into force on 29th May 2025. As one of the key technologies expected to help decarbonise heating in the UK, industry and government …

Jewson has just opened a brand-new £2 million branch in Croydon, featuring an expanded product range, a full kitchen & bathroom showroom, and a customer-first layout. Spanning 142,000 square feet, the new site replaces the former Beddington Lane branch and brings over 1,500 additional SKUs, enhanced services, and a host …