Tim Manton has joined Navigator as managing director, the role previously held by Andrew Smith. Smith will continue his close association with the business, in a senior advisory capacity. Manton joins Navigator from Novoferm GmbH where he was commercial and marketing director. Before that, he was a director of Toolbank …

West Fraser’s CaberMDF, a brand first produced in 1966, comprises five products, and can be used to form architectural features, fascias, shelves, fitted units, wardrobes and kitchen and bathroom furniture – including door and drawer fronts as well as carcassing. CaberMDF Trade is a versatile, lightweight board, for general purpose use, …

Heating and plumbing distributor Navigator has announced a new product catalogue. The new catalogue, first available from their stand at the Installer Show 2025, will be a downloadable digital version available from their recently refurbished website. The web site has been refreshed for ease of navigation and to make it …

Staff and family members of Marmox gathered to relax and celebrate the company’s 25 years in business at the Big Cat Sanctuary in Headcorn, Kent alongside lions, tigers, pumas, jaguars, cheetahs and leopards. Founder Harry Parsons told the story of how the company started before his children, managing director Sarah …

Leyland, the decorating and DIY specialist, is celebrating up-and-coming tradespeople through its Apprentice of the Year competition. Leyland is looking for an apprentice in any trade who has excelled in their work over the last year by showing extraordinary commitment to their learning, producing outstanding work or going the extra …

Conex Bänninger has appointed Paul Fagan as regional technical sales manager for Ireland. Fagan brings extensive experience in business development, having worked across multiple sectors including steel, plumbing and heating. In his previous role, he successfully led a sales team covering both Ireland and the UK, driving growth and opening …

The Government’s 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy, published this week, sets out a long-term vision to build resilient infrastructure, which includes a commitment to invest £24 billion in the local road network by 2030. But while these long-term funding pledges are welcome, potholes remain one of the most visible and frustrating signs …

Howarth Timber has been recognised as one of The Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Work.’ With over 180 years’ trading experience, the Howarth Timber Group has grown to be the UK’s largest privately-owned timber company, having expanded from a one-man company to an employer of more than 1,000 people. Emily …

Over £14,000 was raised for charity during the Gala Dinner that concluded the BMF All Industry Conference in Barcelona last weekend. The funds will be split between the BMF’s nominated charities for 2025, Variety, the Children’s Charity and The Educational Frontier Trust (TEFT), which provides free education for vulnerable children …

Lords, a distributor of building materials in the UK, Heald the Company’s Annual General Meeting (‘AGM’) today at the offices of Cavendish, 1 Bartholomew Close, London. During this meeting Gary O’Brien, the group’s independent non-executive chairman made the following statement: “Since our FY24 annual results announcement on May 8 2025, trading …