RGB Building Supplies and CRS Building Supplies announce a new three-year partnership with Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) as their chosen corporate charity. This commitment will see both companies, which operate across the South West, focusing their fundraising efforts to support the vital work of the hospice charity. This new …

Kudos Showers has appointed Stephen Woolsey as senior business development manager. Based in Orpington, Woolsey will be supporting the Kudos Distribution partners and growing the business for Kudos in London and the Southeast of England. He will be reporting to managing director, Mark Hill, in this new role. Woolsey commented; …

The BMF (Builders Merchants Federation) has been recognised for outstanding leadership in apprenticeships and skills. At a ceremony at the House of Lords, BMF CEO John Newcomb was presented with the National Home Improvement Council’s (NHIC) prestigious Stunell Award.  Named in honour of Sir Andrew Stunell, a long-standing advocate for sustainable …

Plasterboard manufacturer Siniat now has more than 85 per cent of its products sold covered by Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) as part of its commitment to more sustainable methods of construction. As part of its commitment to supporting low impact construction, Siniat has confirmed the number of products that carry EPDs …

SIG Roofing has opened a branch in New Southgate, North London.  The branch, located in Brunswick Green Park Industrial Estate, was opened on October 13, and sits just off the A406. Branch manager, John Loeber, says; “We offer roofers a true one-stop shop, providing everything they need under one roof.  …

Professionals are playing an increasingly influential role in helping homeowners choose the right paint colours, according to new research from Crown Trade.  The nationwide survey found that almost all decorators (99%) are asked by customers for input on colour decisions, underlining the demand for supportive colour tools and resources that …

As part of Flood Action Week, the independent review, commissioned by the Environment Agency,  setting out how the nation can accelerate practical and affordable flood resilience measures for homes has been published.   The FloodReady Review and Action Plan provides recommendations and practical steps to improve the take up of …

Builders merchant group Travis Perkins plc, is marking Flood Action Week by reaffirming its commitment to supporting tradespeople against unexpected emergencies. Established by the Environment Agency, Flood Action Week is an annual campaign designed to raise awareness of the risk of flooding and the steps that can be taken to …

Smiths Briten has been selected as an additional distribution partner to Aqualisa, the digital smart shower brand. The agreement goes live this month, with Aqualisa’s shower ranges immediately available through Smiths Briten’s nationwide network and the brand’s new electric shower collection supported from launch. With its ‘next-day, every day’ delivery …

Instantor, the plumbing products manufacturer, has announced four key strategic movements within its team. Ken Donegan has been promoted to service & training manager for the UK and Ireland. Neil O’Brien will take up the new role of operations manager at Instantor’s head office in Santry, Dublin. John MacDermott has been promoted …