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: …
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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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Minehead-based merchant NU Independent Wholesalers has become the first affiliate member to progress to full NMBS membership. The merchant joined NMBS as an affiliate member in November 2024 and became a full member in January 2026 following a year of growth and continued investment in the business, including the opening of …
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The Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants welcomed six new Liverymen at a special Installation ceremony during its annual Election Court General at Armourers’ Hall on April 22. The new Liverymen included Simon Fleet, Benjamin Giddings, Louise Williams, Josephine Crowe, Kevin Moran and James Pilbin, each recognised for their contribution to …
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City Plumbing, part of Highbourne Group, has launched a new Lowest Price Guarantee. The guarantee comes after a survey of 500 UK plumbers and heating installers, conducted by Censuswide in March 2025, found that installers spend an average of just over three hours a week searching for the best deals. …
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