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CTD, the ceramic tile distributor, has opened its new flagship Birmingham branch in Minworth, Sutton Coldfield. The new branch acts as a blueprint for the companies new store layout, placing trade essentials at the front of the store so they can be accessed faster. Customers can also browse a curated …

Werner, a manufacturer of ladders and access equipment, is urging trade professionals to stay ‘skin cancer safe’ as part of May’s Skin Cancer Awareness Month. The campaign follows findings from a 2024 study by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), which identified construction workers as a significant at-risk group for …

BMJ is delighted to announce that award-winning impressionist Jon Culshaw is to take to the stage in September as the host of this year’s BMJ Industry Awards. The inimitable master of comedic guise, Culshaw is widely regarded as Britain’s best impressionist, and comes with a resume showcasing his strengths as …

Landscaping materials supplier Pavestone has joined several gardening brands as an official supplier to the ‘Gardening with Alan Titchmarsh’ YouTube channel. Produced by Middlechild Productions, the weekly series features how-to videos, gardening tips and practical advice for both new and experienced gardeners. Carl Knowles, head of marketing at Pavestone, said: …

Builders merchant Toolstation’s loyalty programme, Toolstation Club, has hit 800,000 members. The Club, which launched in January 2024, is free-to-join and rewards Toolstation’s trade and DIY customers who regularly buy from the retailer’s range. In October last year Toolstation introduced an additional tier to the membership, the Toolstation Trade Club, …

Works manager Paul Erskine has been recognised for 20 years of service at roofing manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles’ Burton-on-Trent site. He joined Russell Roof Tiles’ Lockerbie tile production site in 2002, moving later to help play a role in growing the Burton on Trent site. Today, nearly 60 members of …

Marshalls plc, the building products, roofing and landscaping manufacturer saw trading for the first four months of 2026 broadly in line with expectations with Group revenue at £205 m (2025: £207 m), down 1% year-on-year. The Group is responding in a disciplined way to cost inflation arising from the war …

Etex Insulation has announced a new UK and Ireland sales structure that brings its Superglass and URSA insulation brands together. Leading the unified structure is Chris Sweet, sales director, Etex Insulation UK & Ireland. The move will create closer collaboration between the two brands and enhance support for customers across both new-build and …

Specialist door manufacturer JELD-WEN has opened a third production line at its Penrith factory, increasing capacity by 50%. The extra production line, enhanced by AI technology, will boost output and streamline workflow in tandem with the company’s new Sheffield site.  It strengthens JELD-WEN’s ability to support its customers navigate an …

This May, Long Rake Spar is marking Skin Cancer Awareness Month with an awareness initiative inspired by the experiences of group sales director Shane McCormick, a three time skin cancer survivor. As part of the initiative, the business has partnered with LifeJacket Skin Protection, whose SPF 50+ SunGel products are …