Oliver Stanley

Assistant Editor, Builders Merchants Journal - BMJ

Hultafors launch special edition Band of Builders Dry Marker at Jewsons

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Hultafors Tools has teamed up with Band of Builders, with the help of Toolbank and Jewson, to launch a special edition version of its Dry Marker, available in over 300 Jewson branches nationwide. For every marker sold, 50p goes straight to Band of Builders – a charity dedicated to supporting …

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Drayton launches new generation of Wiser for smart home automation

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This June, Drayton is extending the capability of its Wiser system, combining the smart heating benefits with a range of new smart home devices to create all-in-one home automation. Wiser 2nd Generation enables installers to offer their customers a number of new products that can be incorporated into the system. …

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IBMG launches new division

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South of England builders merchant group IBMG, has announced the official launch of its new dedicated division; Supply Chain Services. Designed in response to ongoing challenges in logistics, product availability, and workflow efficiency, Supply Chain Services will offer end-to-end support to help customers streamline their operations, reduce costs, and stay …

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Normans announces new sales and marketing leaders

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  Normans, a leading builders’ merchant and materials distributor on Jersey, welcomes Paula Thomas and Arlene Maltman to its leadership team. The merchant announced the additions following the arrival of Martina McGibney as managing director in early 2025, appointing Paula Thomas as sales director, and Arlene Maltman as head of …

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Solar on all new homes must align with 1.5 million homes target says industry

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The Government has announced that as part of the Future Homes Standard (FHS), building regulations will be amended to explicitly promote the installation of solar panels on new homes for the first time, subject to practical limits. Richard Beresford, chief executive of the National Federation of Builders (NFB), said: “The …

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REHAU expands commercial plumbing and heating sales team

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REHAU UK has appointed Matthew Edney as regional sales manager for the South of England, with a focus on expanding its commercial plumbing and heating solutions product category. Edney joined REHAU’s Building Solutions team in March 2025 following over 20 years’ experience in the construction industry working in sales and …

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KNIPEX releases “Raptor” into market

KNIPEX Raptor Multi Slip Joint Spanner

KNIPEX has released The KNIPEX “Raptor”, a Multiple Slip Joint Spanner (87 41 250) designed for working with a mix of metric and imperial nuts and screws with both hexagonal and rounded heads. Covering widths across flats from 10 mm to 32 mm (3/8″ to 1¼”), the fine adjustment feature …

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AG Awarded for Carbon Cuts and Company Culture

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AG, a manufacturer of paving and building products, was named Best Sustainable Business (SME) at The Irish News Workplace & Employment Awards last week, following its earlier win in May for Excellence in Workplace Health and Wellbeing at the 2025 Belfast Telegraph Business Awards. AG was previously honoured as Sustainable …

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Wrekin joins forces with Canal and River Trust

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Civil engineering solutions provider Wrekin Products has announced a new partnership with the Canal & River Trust as part of its commitment to sustainability. The collaboration supports the trust’s Great Canal Orchard project, an initiative to plant the world’s largest linear orchard along canal towpaths across the West Midlands as …

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NFRC welcomes mandatory rooftop solar

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The NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) has welcomed the Government’s confirmation that rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) panels will be the default for all new homes under the Future Homes Standard. The policy is a step on the UK’s path to net-zero and intends to cut household energy bills, with …

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