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 …

Ladder manufacturer Werner, has launched the ‘April Falls Month’ campaign, a nationwide initiative to promote safer practices when working at height. The inaugural ‘April Falls’ Month’ campaign is designed to encourage trade professionals to think carefully about how they work at height, and to reinforce simple safety behaviours that help …

Showerwall has expanded its UK field sales team with three new appointments. Maz Khaliq and Gavin Green have been appointed as area sales managers for the North West and West Midlands, and Natalie Sutherland takes on the role of contract and trade sales manager for Scotland. Sales director, Gareth Griffiths, …

Manufacturers Haier and Passiv UK have announced An exclusive Haier and Passiv Smart Thermostat bundle that will be available through Plumb Centre branches. The new partnership will integrate the Passiv Smart Thermostat with Haier heat pumps, making it easier for installers to specify a fully integrated, smart heat pump solution at a …

James Hardie Europe has announced the opening of its most advanced fermacell fibre gypsum manufacturing line in Orejo, Spain. With a total investment of over €150 million, the new facility will strengthen James Hardie’s ability to supply the European market, including the rapidly growing prefabrication sector. The Orejo plant supplies …

Selco Builders Warehouse has partnered with TV tradesperson Rob Bent for its Community Heroes campaign 2026. Now in its sixth year, The Community Heroes fund is open to any community group, club or charity that would benefit from building supplies or funding to improve their local area. Selco will work alongside Bent …

Makita has expanded its range with the introduction of its new TR001GZ 40VMax XGT cordless Rebar Tying Tool. The TR001GZ is powered by the Makita XGT high voltage platform and uses 1.6mm wire, with easy wire loading, to support a wide range of rebar combinations. The tying tool offers both …

Tool manufacturer Makita has released its new HP003GZ01 40VMax XGT Brushless Combi Drill. Powered by Makita’s 40VMax XGT Li-Ion battery platform, the drill delivers 180Nm torque, making it the most powerful Combi Drill in the Makita range, with torque setting stages of 41/30/25 newton metres and enhanced clutch control. The …

Bathroom distributor Frontline Bathrooms has expanded its brassware portfolio with the launch of the Mineral Flute collection, a new range of textured taps and fittings. The collection is characterised by a fluted brass body that introduces texture directly into the casting of the tap. The range includes basin mixers, wall-mounted …