The Murdock Group, owners of Murdock Builders Merchants and Brooks Timber & Building Supplies, has announced the acquisition of Donegal Town Hardware & DIY Ltd. The move brings the Group’s network to twenty-six branches across fourteen counties. Donegal Town Hardware & DIY will retain its name, brand, and local leadership …

Croydon-based builders’ merchant Harris & Bailey, has established a 12 month partnership with Hear Us Croydon, a charity which offers support to people experiencing mental health challenges. The charity partnership is part of Harris & Bailey’s wider commitment to supporting the wider Croydon community. Neville Horsfield, managing director of Harris …

The BMF (Builders Merchants Federation) has secured Andrew Griffith MP, the Conservative Shadow Secretary of State for Business & Trade, to speak at two of the trade body’s significant events in 2026. He will address guests at the BMF Parliamentary Reception on 25 February and deliver a keynote speech at …

Manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles is celebrating its 60th anniversary. Founded in 1964 as the Annandale Tile Company, the business has grown from its original 11-acre site in Halleaths, Lochmaben, into a major UK producer of concrete roof tiles and accessories, now with two additional sites, as well as the original …

Colchester-based roofing merchant, Total Roofing, has become an NBG Partner. By joining the National Buying Group, Total Roofing will now benefit from competitive deals with leading suppliers such as Sandtoft Roof Tiles, Etex Exteriors, Swish Roofline Plastics, Fakro, Keylite, Cromar and many others including deals outside of the Roofing Category …

Paul Wadsworth has been promoted to the role of national sales manager at Brett Martin’s Plumbing and Drainage division This is a new role, and Wadsworth will work closely with the recently appointed national specification manager, John Kelly. He will report to sales director Chris Dawson, who said: “Paul has …

Conex Bänninger has appointed Antony Pieroni as regional technical sales manager (North). Pieroni joins the business from Grohe, where he served as area sales manager for the North East. He commented: “I’m delighted to have joined Conex Bänninger – a recognised global leader and a brand held in high regard throughout …

Keylite Roof Windows has expanded its national sales team following the successful completion of its first sales graduate programme, welcoming a national sales executive and two area sales managers. To launch its first Sales Graduate Programme, Keylite partnered with Pareto, an industry-leading apprenticeship and training provider with over 30 years of …

Nailsea under-7s, a group of young footballers in Bristol,  have just received new home and away kits, thanks to Travis Perkins’ Nailsea branch on Southfield Road. The football club has more than 450 members from ages five to 18, including both boys and girls teams. The club is a not-for-profit …

Kitchen supplier Howdens has raised over £80,000 for this year’s Movember campaign, helping the company reach a total fundraising figure for the men’s health charity of £205,000 over the last three years. A team of 60 staff members took part in an Expo-Expo run from Raunds in Northamptonshire to Howden …