Builders merchant Beesley & Fildes has launched Otis, a fully autonomous AI agent developed in partnership with Optiflow Technologies on the company’s ecommerce platform.  Otis is designed to search live inventory, generate multi-line quotations, process trade account enquiries, manage complaints and integrate directly into the merchant’s CRM. The platform has …

Timber door manufacturer JELD-WEN is set to relocate its Sheffield operations to a new purpose-built facility at Bessemer Park. The move will bring the Sheffield site in line with the Company’s Penrith facility, where targeted investment has already delivered measurable improvements in energy use, waste and water efficiency. The new …

Maggie Alphonsi MBE, who helped England win a record-breaking seven consecutive Six Nations crowns and the 2014 World Cup, has been announced as the Keynote Speaker at the BMF Annual Members Conference and Awards in September. During her England rugby career, Alphonsi became the face of international women’s rugby, representing …

Manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has donated over £6,000 of roof tiles and accessories to Construction College Midlands in King’s Norton, Birmingham. The college offers various construction training courses and qualifications to a defined and industry-agreed standard, from bricklaying to scaffolding and roofing. It currently supports apprentices from across the UK …

Tool manufacturer Makita has expanded its advanced cordless range with two combo kits, the DLX3193TJ and the DLX4195JX1. The two sets combine Makita’s industry leading LXT 18V technology with a selection of powerful tools in convenient carry cases. The Makita DLX3193TJ 18V 3pc cordless kit, supplied in a Makpac Type …

Worcester Bosch has announced the launch of its 2026 summer promotion. Running from June 1 until the end of August, the new campaign is designed to give back to installers across the UK by offering tiered rewards on all gas and oil boiler installations. To support installers during the highly …

British sun protection brand Don’t ignore Cancer (DiC) has partnered with SIG Roofing and the leading skin cancer charity SKCIN to encourage roofers and outdoor workers to wear SPF every day. The partnership comes as the APPG on wellbeing warns that outdoor workers have a 60% higher chance of skin …

Air conditioning manufacturer Daikin and local partner D.P.H. Darlington Limited have officially opened their new Sustainable Home Centre in Darlington. The official launch event on April 29 welcomed local tradespeople, homeowners, training attendees and industry partners, for live system demonstrations, guided showroom tours and introductory training sessions. The centre’s kitchen and …

Bathroom manufacturer, Duravit, has appointed Dr. Bernt Ketterer to the newly created role of senior vice president of strategy, innovation & product portfolio management. Ketterer will be responsible for group-wide strategy and transformation initiatives. These include cross-divisional and cross-regional programs aimed at further strengthening the Duravit Group’s growth, efficiency, and …

Premier Forest Products has announced the promotion of chief financial officer (CFO) Neil Davies to chief financial and operating officer (CFOO). In his expanded role, he will oversee both financial strategy and day-to-day operations, ensuring closer alignment between the company’s financial planning and operational delivery. His responsibilities will include continued …