Travis Perkins Managed Services has appointed Rosie Wise as its new managing director. Wise currently serves as managing director for Benchmarx Kitchens and Joinery, a role she will retain going forward. She takes over from Ben Todd, who has left the business to pursue other opportunities. Wise commented: “I’m extremely …

Green Doors founder Joseph Holman has received the King’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development, accepting the honour while standing in a skip. The Luton entrepreneur who built a £2 million business from discarded doors was presented with the King’s Award by the Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Mrs Susan Lousada …

Builders’ merchant Lawsons has digitised its cash handling operations through a partnership with Retail365. Following the rollout of Retail365’s Smart Safe and Embedded Banking solution to eight branches, with rollout to a further nine planned for 2026, Lawsons now benefits from same-day credit on cash deposits, automated reconciliation and real-time …

Product manufacturer Wrekin Products has achieved Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) assessed status for its ductile iron range. The CCPI is an industry-led initiative developed to raise the standard of product information across the construction industry. Achieving assessed status means Wrekin’s ductile iron product information has been independently assessed against …

Setcrete has released its new tile adhesives and grout range following its launch at NMBS. The launch range includes Rapid S1 Tile Adhesive and Standard S1 Tile Adhesive, which provide excellent bond strength and flexibility to combat moderate movement and vibration. These adhesives are complemented by Rapid Flex Tile Grout, …

Construction charity Band of Builders has completed its 50th project, on its 10th anniversary, in partnership with trade kitchen supplier Howdens. More than 30 volunteer tradespeople from Band of Builders (BoB) helped renovate the home of Ipswich builder James House and his family. House had built the exterior shell of the two-storey …

Builders merchants Collier & Catchpole has launched Collier Hire, a tool hire service built for the trade & DIY. As part of this new service, the merchant has expanded its team with two new team members; hire manager Ben Moor and tool fitter Mike Reid. The new service includes ground …

Trade kitchen supplier Howdens has launched a new group apprenticeship programme for kitchen sales designers across major UK cities including Leeds, Newcastle, Sheffield, Liverpool and Manchester. Apprentices will learn as part of their regional cohort and will join classroom sessions, with direct learning from Howdens experts including lead kitchen sales …

MP for Bradford East, Imran Hussain, visited Joseph Parr in Broomfields as part of the BMF’s ongoing industry and parliament programme. Touring the 2-acre site on Manchester Road, the former deputy leader of Bradford Council was welcomed by managing director Michael Beaumont, branch manager Jack Morris and Brett Amphlett from …

Builders merchant Jewson is set to launch its new Alnwick branch this May. The new site at Lionheart Enterprise Park South, opening May 4, features a drive-in loading bay, an extended range of timber products stored undercover, a dedicated bathroom selection centre, paint-mixing facilities and a bigger product range than ever …