Group managing director of the Frank Key Group, James Norton, has been appointed sector chair of the Builders Merchants Federation’s (BMF) Finance Forum. The Finance Forum discusses outcomes aligned with Budget announcements and major financial developments that impact on the sector. Norton joined Frank Key in 2005 as finance director …

Kitchen appliance manufacturer Caple, has welcomed Dan Baker as business development manager for South Wales and the South West. In his new role, Baker will focus on supporting and nurturing Caple’s existing customer relationships while actively identifying opportunities for continued growth across the area. Baker says; “I am delighted to …

Travis Perkins and Northampton Saints rugby club, have launched their Big Christmas Toy and Hamper Collection for 2025. Donations of toys and food can be made now across four Travis Perkins branches in the region – on Harvey Reeves Road and Kettering Road in Northampton, in Daventry, and the newly …

W.Howard Pillo has become a member of the Alliance of Sustainable Building Products (ASBP). By joining the ASBP, W.Howard Pillo, the new subsidiary of W.Howard, aims to play an active role in encouraging responsible material choices and promoting the circular economy across construction. the company recently launched its new natural …

The recent budget announcement that the Energy Company Obligation scheme will not be renewed next year means the government’s delayed Warm Homes Plan must be published in early 2026, insulation specialist Actis says. The Energy Company Obligation scheme, a government initiative which sees utility companies obliged to reinvest some of their profits …

Crown Paints has donated 300 litres of paint to  Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH), to help bring to life the charity’s new drop-in mental health hub in Glasgow. The new hub, known as The Nook, is the first of five expected to open across the country. As part of …

Decorating retailer Leyland and global paint brand AkzoNobel have announced they will be donating £2 for every tin of Dulux Trade or Dulux Heritage (750ml or larger) sold across their London network of stores, online and in-store, to St Mungo’s charity. St Mungo’s has been supporting the homeless in London …

SIG Roofing has announced that Andy Gregory and Colin Freeman, from branches in Bournemouth and Coventry,  are the first to successfully complete the SIG Roofing, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport CILT (UK) endorsed Operations Academy programme. Covering key topics such as Health & Safety, Warehouse Excellence, and Compliance, and …

Roberts, the flooring tools specialist, has launched its first range of wood and laminate flooring underlays. Manufactured in the UK using recyclable XPS Foam, the range includes options to cover every subfloor and provide all types of wood and laminate flooring with a stable, durable platform. The range includes the …

Flooring tool manufacturer Vitrex has announced the introduction of the Xtreme LASH SPIN levelling system. The reusable, two-part system is an addition to the companies Xtreme range developed in response to the growing demand for a system to create a level surface for large-format floor and wall tiles. The Xtreme …