Duravit UK & Ireland has announced that managing director Martin Carroll will be retiring at the end of 2026. Since joining Duravit in 2012, Carroll has played a key role in driving the brand’s growth across the UK and Ireland, including opening the flagship Clerkenwell showroom in London in 2018. …

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has announced nominations for three awards recognising individuals in BMF member companies who are making an exceptional contribution to the building materials sector. Together, the three Awards; Young Merchant Achiever, Young Supplier/Service Achiever and Marketing Excellence; recognise and reward individuals working across the building materials …

Flat roofing supplier Flex-R has promoted its north-eastern business development manager, Joe Ellis, to national key account manager with immediate effect. Ellis joined Flex-R in March 2022 as the sales representative for the North of England. Over the past two years, he has focused on developing his skill set in …

STARK Group has published its latest Sustainability Market Outlook Report, mapping how new requirements for product climate data and environmental documentation are expected to change within the building materials market towards 2030. The report reveals that product environmental documentation is becoming a market standard across the construction industry, and an …

Building materials supplier Travis Perkins and Tarmac Blue Circle have doubled their commitment to construction mental health by scaling up their support for the Band of Builders (BoB) Big Brew campaign. The Big Brew events are an informal, soft approach to connect with tradespeople over a drink, which aims to …

The Makita HG001GZ02 40VMax XGT Heat Gun is a cordless tool, designed for professional tradespeople who need reliable performance without the restriction of cables. Part of Makita’s advanced XGT 40V platform, it delivers temperatures up to 600ºC and airflow rates up to 200 L/min, making it ideal for a range …

Manufacturer DAB Pumps has unveiled the EVOSTA 3, combining improved functionality and installer-friendly design. EVOSTA 3 uses electronic control and a permanent magnet motor to enable the circulator to respond more efficiently to system demand, helping avoid unnecessary energy consumption. EVOSTA 3 can therefore be configured to provide the performance required …

Steel door manufacturer Robust UK has added a fire-rated and smoke-tested double doorset option to its RISER-DOR range. Now available as double doorsets with up to one hour of fire resistance, RISER-DOR provides protection by helping to contain the spread of fire and smoke while maintaining safe access to essential …

Bathroom and tile manufacturer RAK Ceramics has unveiled RAK-Neo, a new modular bathroom furniture range. Designed to fit any bathroom, the collection is available in freestanding and wall-hung formats and comes in four finishes that will suit all tastes and interiors. RAK-Neo offers mix-and-match options to create unique, personalised spaces …

Civils and drainage specialist Keyline has officially reopened its Braintree, Essex branch following a £700,000 investment. The investment has enabled the branch to carry an expanded product range and a higher volume of stock, as well as introducing a new one-way system in the yard to help customers collect their …