Specialist radiator manufacturer Stelrad Group, has announced its unaudited interim results for the six months ended June 30 2026. The group reported that adjusted operating profit rose to £16.7 million, an increase of 4.9%, benefitting from the successful delivery of its commercial and operational initiatives, which have enhanced profitability and …

Bathroom manufacturer SONAS Bathrooms has announced the appointment of three area sales managers to strengthen its UK team. Agnes Taylor has been appointed area sales manager for West London and the Home Counties, Rebecca Abela has been appointed area sales manager for North London and Anglia, and Lydia Harvey has …

Frontline Bathrooms has removed plastic from the packaging used across its entire Aqua glass collection as it accelerates a wider programme of environmental improvements during 2026. New packaging has been introduced across Frontline’s shower enclosures and glass products, replacing plastic components with more environmentally responsible alternatives. The initiative forms part …

UK timber supplier Premier Forest Products has been applauded by Wales First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth for its initiative which supports care-experienced young people. Earlier this year, Premier Forest became the first private sector company to sign the Welsh Government’s Corporate Parenting Charter following the success of its Corporate Parenting …

Global building materials solutions supplier Cemex has announced the opening of a new facility in Swindon, Wiltshire, dedicated to lower carbon dry mortar and sprayed concrete production. The new plant will enable Cemex UK’s Mortar business to increase production capacity in the South East and South West, and ensure it …

Arctic Hayes by DiversiTech UK has unveiled the Pipe Freeze Smart Clamp, designed to isolate pipework on live systems. The Smart Freeze Clamp combines the company’s precision freeze technology with digital intelligence. Using a dedicated iOS/Android app connected via Bluetooth, the Smart Freeze Clamp provides real-time temperature monitoring, visual countdowns …

Builders merchant Travis Perkins has announced its half year results for the 6 months to June 30 2026. The group reported a resilient performance, with early progress made in improving General Merchant turnaround, expanding gross margins through effective pass-through of price inflation, favourable sales mix and procurement gains. Adjusted operating profit, …

Commercial director at SIG Roofing, Duncan Winter, has been elected as chair of NFRC’s Roofing Suppliers Group (RSG) Committee. Announced at a recent NFRC Board meeting, Winter will be supported by Stuart Nicholson, managing director of Marley Ltd, who was elected as Vice Chair. The NFRC Roofing Suppliers Group  provides strategic …

Roofing manufacturer BMI UK & Ireland has crowned its 2026 BMI Apprentice of the Year winners, with George Mcilhiney winning the Flat Roof category and Alexander Dempsey recognised as the Pitched Roof winner.  Now in its ninth year, the competition was hosted at the BMI Academy near Gloucester, where 20 …

It is with great sadness that BMJ shares the news that Peter Latham OBE has passed away following a short illness. Latham was a well-known figure in the UK timber industry, having joined James Latham PLC in 1973 as the seventh generation of his family to enter the business. As Chairman …