Specialist merchant SIG Roofing has concluded its 2026 Roadshow series. The annual SIG Roofing Roadshow brings together teams from across the business at three venues; Birmingham on February 4, Windsor on February 10, and Waltham Abbey on February 12; and provides a forum for the company to reflect on the …

Radiator manufacturer Stelrad has announced the next phase its quicker turnaround service for colour radiators. The rapid turnaround service, reducing the previous standard eight weeks down to fourteen days, previously only applied to the popular Column and Concord ranges, and the Classic Towel Rail, Caliente and Concord towel rail products …

Long Rake Spar has announced the appointment of Alistair Rattenbury as area sales manager for the South West. Having held roles within Travis Perkins, Jewson and Sika, Rattenbury’s industry knowledge and experience make him a valuable addition to the team. Group sales director, Shane McCormick, said: “We’re delighted to welcome …

Long Rake Spar has announced the promotion of Shane McCormick to group sales director, effective February 2 2026. In his new role, McCormick will take responsibility for leading the wider group sales strategy, supporting the company’s growth plans while maintaining Long Rake Spar’s focus on service, quality and trusted relationships. …

Plumbing and heating merchants, the Highbourne Group, has announced the appointment of Earl Sibley as chief financial officer (CFO).  Sibley brings finance, operations and sector experience, having most recently been CFO and COO of FTSE 250 housebuilder, Vistry Group, where he oversaw the integration of Bovis Homes and Galliford Try. …

West Fraser’s five product CaberMDF range has been designed to give the specifier options for a variety of applications. CaberMDF Trade is a versatile, lightweight board, which is ideal where weight is a factor. CaberMDF Trade MR offers the same benefits but with added moisture resistance for wet or humid …

Plumbing and drainage manufacturer Wavin is partnering with tool manufacturer Milwaukee to launch a nationwide roadshow across branches at national merchant, Wolseley Plumb Centre. The tour kicks off in Kendal on February 17, with Wavin’s custom mobile display vehicle, the ‘WaVan’ arriving on site for a day of practical product …

Leicester-based roofing specialist Roofbase has become a Partner of the National Buying Group. Roofbase and its associate partner, Roof Giant, will both have access to NBG deals and will continue to operate as distinct businesses serving different audiences. Managing director at Roofbase, Steve Lloyd, says they joined the buying group …

This year, timber specialist Ransfords is marking 150 years in business, having supplied British timber from its Bishop’s Castle sawmill site in Shropshire since 1876. The business supplies a wide range of timber products including fencing and landscaping products, cladding, highways timber, acoustic fencing and timber for pallet and packaging …

Footballer and TV personality Jimmy Bullard is set to front a new landscaping campaign by Jewson. The former Fulham FC, Hull City and Ipswich Town player will portray a high-energy landscaping ‘coach’, set out to show employees, trade customers and aspiring DIY landscapers that with Jewson products and services, landscaping …