Huws Gray Group has joined forces with two of the nation’s most respected charities in the construction industry. The merchant has secured two-year partnerships with Mates in Mind and CRASH and is focused on helping raise awareness of mental health issues and homelessness. The collaboration will also see the company …

Gordon Banks, a former Labour Shadow Minister has joined fellow members of the BMF (Builders Merchants Federation) to raise concerns with Government over the impact of proposed changes to business taxation both on the future of the building materials sector and growth in the wider UK economy. Banks, who served …

Joe Tipper, director at Tippers, the independent builders merchant serving the West Midlands, has been announced as the fourth and final member of an illustrious Industry Panel at the BMF All Industry Conference 2025. After leaving Warwick Business School, Joe qualified as a Chartered Accountant with PwC before moving into …

Jen Cassidy has officially assumed the role of CEO of the Bristan Group, following the retirement of Martin Mongan at the end of 2024. Cassidy joined the Bristan Group in 2021 as chief marketing officer following a career that included senior roles with Wolseley, Kohler Mira and more latterly, Linn …

Makita has launched a new cordless Bluetooth speaker designed for versatility and quality sound. Powered either by Makita’s 18V LXT or 40VMax XGT batteries, or AC mains power. The new, compact MR014G Bluetooth Speaker is packed with a range of notable features that provide crystal clear, high-quality sound with powerful …

Travis Perkins has announced the opening of its new Coventry South branch, located on Sir Henry Parkes Road in Canley. The new branch, which also includes a Tool Hire service and a Benchmarx kitchen showroom, marks the latest step in the company’s strategy to expand its network of larger, more …

The Construction Leadership Council’s (CLC) Material Supply Chain Group has issued its final statement for 2024, revealing that while product availability remains good overall, the construction sector continues to face a number of challenges. These include ongoing supply chain issues, fluctuations in demand, and concerns over the health of key …

Dulux Decorator Centre joins the BMF (Builders Merchants Federation) as an affiliate member on January 1 2025, further strengthening the trade body’s Painting, Decorating and Building Chemicals member category. Dulux Decorator Centre, part of AkzoNobel, is the UK’s largest paint and decorating merchant with a network of over 230 stores …

As the kitchen and bathroom industry navigates economic uncertainties, Häfele is stepping up to help its customers build resilience and prepare for an anticipated market recovery in 2025.  Häfele’s support focuses on four areas: stock and speed of supply, support services, range expansion and product innovation to aid differentiation. “As …

Instantor has invested in a brand new, dedicated training and demonstration vehicle. The Instantor Mobile Training Academy will be visiting trade counters, merchants’ head offices and plumbing colleges, in the UK and Ireland, to carry out expert training and product demonstrations on-site.  The innovative mobile unit is designed to provide …