Delivering long lasting protection, Solid Gear Safety footwear has launched its new range of reasonably priced, modern safety shoes and boots with built-in, all-round comfort and certified to the S3L protection standard. The Essence, Adapt and ION styles have leather uppers that combine either CORDURA or polyester sections to make …

The Building Merchants Federation (BMF) CEO, John Newcomb, has voiced concerns over the Budget’s impact on small and medium-sized merchants. Newcomb’s response follows government announcements of new revenue-raising measures, which, while anticipated, have sparked worries over increased operational costs. “We fully expected this to be a difficult budget for our …

Instantor has again been acknowledged as one of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies, after receiving the 2024 Gold Standard Winner accolade at a recent awards evening. The programme, run by Deloitte, recognises privately owned companies who are operating at the highest levels of business performance. The 2024 award marks the fourth …

Baxi has supported pupils from an Oxfordshire school, Pegasus Primary, giving them the chance to join the Oxford United Men’s team 2024/25 squad photo. Des Buckingham and the entire Men’s Team squad, along with the Sky Bet League One Play-Off Final trophy, surprised the group of year 5 children with …

Lords has acquired 90% of the issued share capital of Ultimate Renewables Supplies Limited (‘Ultimate Renewables’) for a total net cash consideration of up to £646,000. Established in December 2022, Ultimate Renewables, which is based in Bicester, Oxfordshire, provides a full design and commissioning service to installers and independent merchants …

Dulux, the UK’s leading paint brand, is celebrating completing its 200th ‘Let’s Colour’ community project with social enterprise Volunteer It Yourself (‘VIY’).  To mark the occasion, Dulux’s Senior Leadership Group, featuring many of the top leaders in the business across all functions in the UK and Ireland including the Management …

C.K Tools brand new Work Light range features three robust lights with supreme battery life, the latest charging technology and ultimate flexibility whether clipped, hung, or attached to any metal surface. Designed for working at both short and medium range this new product portfolio will provide ample lighting to any …

C.K Tools’ new Head Lights allow freedom of movement, and convenient hands-free targeted lighting. The T9714USB – Magnetic Wide Angle Head Torch 150lm features a wide-angle lens and a powerful 3.7V USB-C rechargeable battery for up to nine hours’ runtime. Three modes provide varying degrees of light from 50 to …

Nicolas (Nic) Hamilton, who overcame cerebral palsy to achieve his dream of becoming a professional racing driver, is the latest speaker to be announced for the BMF All Industry Conference in June 2025. Born with cerebral palsy that affected the movement of his leg muscles, Hamilton was told that he …

The VELUX Group becomes official partner of the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes with Zwift for the next three years. These prestigious cycling events will put the leading global roof window maker in the spotlight as the VELUX brand will be on the backs of every rider. …