Naylor has announced that Samantha Smith will be joining the business in February as its national sales director. The announcement follows the appointment of two new regional sales managers at the end of 2025. In her new role, Samantha will head-up an extended sales and commercial team comprising of four …

Lawton Tubes, a supplier and manufacturer of recyclable copper tubes and fittings, is set to open a new £20 million facility next year to meet growing domestic demand. The new solar-powered premises, across the road from its current headquarters in Coventry, will include a 107,768 sq ft warehouse along with …

This year bathroom designer Duravit has announced they are the new official main partner of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart. The Porsche Tennis Grand Prix is one of the most prestigious women’s tournaments of the WTA (Women’s Tennis Association) Tour, taking place from rom April 11 to 19, …

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) raised £17,500 for its annual charities, the Maddie Rose Foundation and The Educational Frontier Trust (TEFT), at its annual Burns Night supper held at Cameron House, Loch Lomond. Over 300 BMF members and guests attended the annual event in Scotland, which celebrates the life and …

Kitchen and appliance distributor LDD UK has announced the additions of Max Fielding and Chris Cuthill as regional sales managers. Formerly of Waterline, Fielding will be responsible for opening new accounts across West Yorkshire and the North West of England, introducing both new and established products to kitchen retailers, and …

Tool supplier ITS has confirmed it will be opening a new branch in Dagenham. The new branch will be located at Unit 12, Dagenham Logistics Hub, Rainham Road South, Dagenham, RM10 8LR, with an estimated opening date of late March/early April 2026 The Dagenham store will serve tradespeople working across …

The CLC’s Material Supply Chain Group first report of 2026 offers a bleak assessment of market prospects according to a statement from co-chairs John Newcomb, CEO of the Builders Merchants Federation, and Peter Caplehorn, Construction Products Association CEO. The assessment claims that the UK construction industry continues to face significant challenges, with …

Bathroom supplier PJH has supplied the Plumbing and Bathroom Faculty of Dumfries and Galloway College with a range of its Bathrooms2GO basins, pedestals and WCs, supporting the College’s practical training for plumbing and bathroom students. The donation forms part of the College’s workshop reconfiguration project, and reflects PJH’s commitment to …

Fireplace manufacturer DRU has stepped up production and distribution of its Art and Style gas wall heaters, and is inviting applications for new stockists from the UK Heating and Ventilating industry. DRU gas wall heaters are designed to be energy-efficient and produce lower emissions compared to older models. The heaters …

Baxi’s Product, solutions & marketing director, Paul Haynes, has been appointed as a Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) Expert, representing the Heating and hot water solutions category. The BMBI, a brand of the Builders Merchant Federation (BMF) run by MRA Research, provides insight into market trends using sales-out data from …