Medite SmartPly, a producer of sustainable MDF and OSB panels, has announced its collaboration with Customs Support Group (CSG), in order to boost its supply chain operations. CSG has utilised its AI capabilities to create an interface which integrates Medite SmartPly’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) system with its customs …

Merchant driver agency, Specialist Driver Resourcing (SDR), has hosted its inaugural ‘Company Day’, to underline the business’s commitment to investing in its long-term specialist drivers. The celebration, hosted by SDR’s managing director, Simon Pritchard, was held at Millennium Point in Birmingham on January 2, and combined networking, discussion and professional …

Manufacturer Kraus has introduced shelves and hooks compatible with their Easy Living Acoustic Wall Panels. The range includes Black Metal Wall Panel Hooks and the Black Metal Wall Panel Shelf, both designed to fit perfectly on Easy Living panels. Both accessories are made from ultra-durable black powder coated steel for …

The BMF (Builders Merchant Federation) has appointed Gavin Crane, chief executive of construction charity Band of Builders, as chair of the BMF Ambassador Group. Crane leads the UK charity dedicated to supporting construction workers and their families through practical projects, financial support and mental health services. Since joining Band of …

Okarno, a fulfilment partner within the Saint-Gobain group, has appointed Ross Baxter as managing director to spearhead its next phase of growth. Baxter brings over twenty years of experience in logistics and commercial leadership, and is focused on positioning Okarno for growth and strengthening its role as the supply chain …

Builders’ merchant EH Smith is strengthening its long-term future through a series of leadership appointments at Group holdings level. Following a review of the EH Smith Holdings Board, John Cave has been appointed group chief executive officer, Mark Mallinder has become group development director, Chloe Cave has been appointed as …

MKM Building Supplies (MKM) builders’ merchant, is set to open its brand-new Congleton branch on January 19 2026. The new site is MKM’s 136th branch and will create around 18 new jobs for local people, with further growth expected as the branch becomes established. Leading the new branch is branch …

Kraus’ Lux Acoustic Panels are a new addition to the brand’s Refined Living Collection, offering a wider 40mm slat. The panels come in a 60 x 240cm size, constructed with veneered MDF and available in two distinct real wood veneer finishes, natural oak and alder grey. The fire-resistant (Class D-s2, …

D W Burns have honoured the actions of employee Max Morley, who recently assisted the BBC’s Scam Interceptors team alongside Amanda Holden in preventing a local resident from falling victim to fraud. The programme, which hunts down and combats scammers, contacted the branch after realising their team would not be …

Remix Dry Mortar, a producer of construction materials, has released a range of bagged products, each manufactured using kiln‑dried constituent materials and stringent quality‑assurance processes. The product range includes Post Mix Concrete, engineered for fast‑setting; Roof Tile Bedding Mortar, designed for tile installation; General Purpose Masonry Mortar, for everyday brick …