A plant hire specialist, Gaetan Rene, is celebrating an incredible 45 years of service at TG Lynes. Margaret Thatcher was just 11 days into her premiership on May 15 1979 when 18-year-old Rene started working at what was then known as Lynes Plant Hire in King’s Cross, London. Gaetan said: …

Jewson Partnership Solutions (JPS) has completed the roll out of five new branches in just one month – its biggest expansion project to date. The new sites will provide services for a wide range of social landlords including Wheatley Homes East, Home Group, Saxon Weald and Settle Group. Scott Cooper, …

Wrekin will now work alongside Product Industriels Lorrains (P.I.L), Fonderies de Saint Dizier (FSD), Geoworks, and Encotel who are all involved in the design, specification and manufacturing of products for the civil engineering industry. The group aims to “contribute to the development of sustainable and resilient infrastructure” and boasts a …

Primaflow F&P, a distributor of plumbing, heating and bathroom materials, has announced it is the latest in a growing cohort of plumbing and heating specialists to join the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF). The company supports 4,500 independent merchants, distributing around 12,500 products on its own fleet of over 100 vehicles.  …

Fernox has introduced new TF1 Antifreeze Valves to its extensive portfolio of renewable products. Available in two sizes suitable for both compression and BSP fittings, its valves have been specifically engineered for heat pump applications, to prevent ice forming in heating and cooling systems and damaging the heat pump itself. …

Lakes Showering Spaces is set to shake up the modular shower enclosure market with the launch of its walk-in collection offering the ultimate in bathroom personalisation across 28 configuration options, six colour finishes and a comprehensive range of 8mm and 10mm glass panel and hardware options. Its modular walk-in range …

James Latham has collaborated with long-term sawmill partner, Pennsylvania-based HORIZON, to introduce a new timber product: quarter sawn Tulipwood. Exclusive to James Latham, it has been developed in response to specifier and contractor calls for a superior, stable, and sustainable material for a range of specific interior joinery purposes, which includes kitchen …

Makita has added its new battery powered wheelbarrow to its extensive LXT outdoor power equipment range; the DCU601 is equipped with an electric lift for even easier loading and unloading. The DCU601’s electric lift can only be operated on flat ground, where it can elevate from 475mm to 1,020mm in …

Snickers “Cover Up” workwear clothes and accessories, which includes Sun Protection Caps, Shirts, Shorts, Trousers, Jackets and Jackets, provide your customers with freedom of movement and ventilation during the summer months. With 37.5® fabric technology it’s quick-drying and functional as well, providing UPF 40+ sun protection. It’s also longer lasting …

Wolseley Group has announced its launch of its new offering ‘Renewables by Wolseley’, which aims to help installers get the job done on renewable projects. The Groups range features a wide variety of products, including: Air Source Heat Pumps, Ground Source Heat Pumps, District Heating Solutions, Solar Panels, Battery Storage …