Energy Secretary Ed Miliband MP visited Vaillant’s new multi-million-pound manufacturing plant, which, not far from its existing Belper headquarters where it makes heat pumps and boilers, will now produce the company’s latest uniSTOR high recovery slimline cylinder models.  He said:  “The clean energy transition is the economic opportunity of the 21st …

Cemex has announced plans for a new plant in Swindon, Wiltshire, opening in the latter part of 2025, and dedicated to lower carbon dry mortar and sprayed concrete production. As part of Cemex’s Urbanisation Solutions portfolio, the new facility will enable Cemex UK’s Mortar business to increase production capacity in …

wienerberger UK & Ireland is the latest company to sign a deal with The Pallet LOOP, the circular economy pallet reuse scheme for the construction industry. From early April, green reusable LOOP pallets, loaded with wienerberger’s Sandtoft roofing tiles, will enter the building materials supply chain – delivering multiple environmental …

NMBS’s CEO, Chris Hayward, has announced his plans to step down from his current role in early 2026, following a 47-year career at NMBS. Hayward started his career with NMBS in 1977 as an office junior – a position which at the time was the equivalent of a modern-day apprentice. …

Navigator has confirmed that all its threaded brass fittings in its popular Midbrass branded range of fittings have now received WRAS approval and meet BS EN 1254-4 and ISO 228G standards. Made from CW617N European brass ensuring superior quality and durability, it has focussed on developing high-quality products at an …

Carl Kammerling International (CKI), the home of C.K Tools, has launched its new trade app for its wholesale customers. The new mobile app makes it easier than ever before to locate, shop for and order a wide range of products across the CKI portfolio, from bestselling brands including C.K Tools, Kasp …

Stelrad Group plc has officially launched a range of Hudevad radiators alongside its traditional offering to the UK and Ireland heating sector. Hudevad joined Stelrad Group plc in 2018. The brand offers additional premium radiator offerings and is regularly specified by architects and consulting engineers as it represents the best …

Makita has added a new 18V LXT Framing Nailer to its range of high-performance cordless tools. The new DBN900 offers significant advantages over pneumatic and gas nailers including improved ease of use and greater working flexibility. The DBN900 18V LXT Framing Nailer, designed specifically for first fix framing applications, can …

ForgeFix has just launched its new ‘Measure up with Spectre’ promotion, offering a range of gifts and prizes with sales of its Spectre TimberFix Screws & Spectre Advance Multi-Purpose Screws. Customers will receive a free Spectre-branded measuring tape with a recommended retail price of £12.99 with every single sale of …

Kind-hearted volunteers from a leading builders merchant rolled up their sleeves to help a local care home improve its garden area ahead of spring. Half a dozen volunteers from Selco Builders Warehouse’s Bristol Bishopsworth branch spent two days on site at Brunelcare’s Robinson House Care Home. The branch also donated …