Aircrete manufacturer H+H has appointed Guy Lacey as operations director. Lacey will take responsibility for the three H+H factories in Borough Green, Kent and Pollington, Yorkshire, supported by plant managers and site managers at both locations. Lacey comments: “It’s a fantastic opportunity to join a company with a great brand …

The challenges facing the UK construction industry show no signs of easing, according to the latest Material Supply Chain Group statement, released by the Construction leadership council (CLC)  The statement, written by co-chairs of the Construction Leadership Council’s Material Supply Chain Group John Newcomb (CEO of the Builders Merchants Federation) …

Highbourne Group is set to host its inaugural gala dinner in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust on June 13 at The Belfry in Sutton Coldfield. Since first partnering with Teenage Cancer Trust in 2012, Highbourne Group has raised more than £3.4 million through a variety of fundraising initiatives, from corporate …

Heating control manufacturer Drayton has hidden 10 ‘Golden Tickets’ inside selected boxes of its two-port Motorised Valve product. Ticket finders will be able to claim £50 worth of Greggs vouchers, and can claim their prize by taking a selfie of themselves holding their ticket and tagging Drayton on one of …

Builders’ merchant MKM Building Supplies (MKM) has announced the launch of a new charitable foundation. The MKM Foundation will provide a more unified way to support national and local causes, while still giving branches the freedom to fundraise, donate and volunteer in their local communities. In its first year, the …

Builders merchant Lords Builders Merchants  has opened a joint branch with sister company Advance Roofing Supplies in Bury St Edmunds.   The 1.6 acre branch was formerly a Kent Blaxill site, and its 13 staff have more than a century of experience between them. The branch has undergone a comprehensive modernisation …

Ladder manufacturer Werner, has launched the ‘April Falls Month’ campaign, a nationwide initiative to promote safer practices when working at height. The inaugural ‘April Falls’ Month’ campaign is designed to encourage trade professionals to think carefully about how they work at height, and to reinforce simple safety behaviours that help …

Showerwall has expanded its UK field sales team with three new appointments. Maz Khaliq and Gavin Green have been appointed as area sales managers for the North West and West Midlands, and Natalie Sutherland takes on the role of contract and trade sales manager for Scotland. Sales director, Gareth Griffiths, …

Manufacturers Haier and Passiv UK have announced An exclusive Haier and Passiv Smart Thermostat bundle that will be available through Plumb Centre branches. The new partnership will integrate the Passiv Smart Thermostat with Haier heat pumps, making it easier for installers to specify a fully integrated, smart heat pump solution at a …

James Hardie Europe has announced the opening of its most advanced fermacell fibre gypsum manufacturing line in Orejo, Spain. With a total investment of over €150 million, the new facility will strengthen James Hardie’s ability to supply the European market, including the rapidly growing prefabrication sector. The Orejo plant supplies …