Leading UK timber supplier Premier Forest Products has announced the appointment of Neil Robins to the group’s Timber Engineering management team. His role will focus on embedding a robust safety culture across Premier Forest’s timber engineering operation in South Wales. Co-founder & CEO of Premier Forest Products, Terry Edgell, commented: …

Building materials supplier Huws Gray has partnered with Slimstock, a provider of AI-powered supply chain planning. As part of the partnership, Huws Gray will adopt Slimstock’s AI-powered supply chain planning platform to automate ordering across the branch network Slimstock’s platform will integrate with the Group’s existing Border Merchant Systems ERP. …

Products manufacturer Setcrete has appointed Michael Hoe as national sales manager. He will lead Setcrete’s established sales support team in providing product and technical support both to merchants and end user customers. Hoe says: “I’m delighted to take on the role of Setcrete National Sales Manager and build on the …

Building materials supplier National Plastics is inviting Schools, charities and community groups across Chester, Ilkeston and Scunthorpe to apply for a £10,000 refurbishment project as part of a new community competition. Branches in Chester (Bumpers Lane), Ilkeston (Falcon Court) and Scunthorpe (Parkway Business Park) have launched The Big Build Competition, …

Aircrete manufacturer H+H has appointed Guy Lacey as operations director. Lacey will take responsibility for the three H+H factories in Borough Green, Kent and Pollington, Yorkshire, supported by plant managers and site managers at both locations. Lacey comments: “It’s a fantastic opportunity to join a company with a great brand …

The challenges facing the UK construction industry show no signs of easing, according to the latest Material Supply Chain Group statement, released by the Construction leadership council (CLC)  The statement, written by co-chairs of the Construction Leadership Council’s Material Supply Chain Group John Newcomb (CEO of the Builders Merchants Federation) …

Highbourne Group is set to host its inaugural gala dinner in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust on June 13 at The Belfry in Sutton Coldfield. Since first partnering with Teenage Cancer Trust in 2012, Highbourne Group has raised more than £3.4 million through a variety of fundraising initiatives, from corporate …

Heating control manufacturer Drayton has hidden 10 ‘Golden Tickets’ inside selected boxes of its two-port Motorised Valve product. Ticket finders will be able to claim £50 worth of Greggs vouchers, and can claim their prize by taking a selfie of themselves holding their ticket and tagging Drayton on one of …

Builders’ merchant MKM Building Supplies (MKM) has announced the launch of a new charitable foundation. The MKM Foundation will provide a more unified way to support national and local causes, while still giving branches the freedom to fundraise, donate and volunteer in their local communities. In its first year, the …

Builders merchant Lords Builders Merchants  has opened a joint branch with sister company Advance Roofing Supplies in Bury St Edmunds.   The 1.6 acre branch was formerly a Kent Blaxill site, and its 13 staff have more than a century of experience between them. The branch has undergone a comprehensive modernisation …