Branch staff from Tippers Builders Merchants have praised a bespoke training day at manufacturer Setcrete’s Centre of Excellence training facility, located in Cheddleton, Staffordshire. The training day was designed for merchants to build confidence in recommending the right products to customers and to highlight when complimentary product recommendations can help …
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Doorset manufacturer JELD-WEN has supported the rescue and rehoming of a group of stray cats found at its Retford Road manufacturing site, in partnership with local animal welfare charity Save A Stray. As preparations began for the relocation of manufacturing operations to Bessemer Park, concerns grew over what would happen …
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Heating manufacturer Baxi has reported an 11.97% reduction in electricity consumption at its Preston manufacturing site between 2024 and 2025, with a further 7.18% reduction in electricity use in Q1 2026. The company launched ‘World Class Manufacturing’ (WCM) framework at its Preston factory towards the end of 2024 to provide …
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DAB Pumps UK has partnered with South Devon College, donating an ESYBOX and ESYTANK pressurisation system to give plumbing students hands-on experience with the kind of equipment they will encounter on site. This donation gives students the chance to gain practical experience with modern pressurisation systems in a workshop setting, and …
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Heating manufacturer Grant UK has updated its online Product Selector Tool to help homeowners find a heating system that fits their needs. Users can search by fuel source, specifying their preferences to tailor the results. Products are categorised according to heat source and complementary technologies, and each product is also …
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Wood panel manufacturer MEDITE SMARTPLY is proud to celebrating 50 years of manufacturing MDF. Operating under the anniversary banner, “Trusted for 50 years. Built for what’s next”, MEDITE MDF (medium density fibreboard). has seen countless product innovations since the brand’s conception, with some of its most-loved lines including MEDITE PREMIER, MEDITE …
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Plastic piping manufacturer Polypipe Building Products has become the 100th supplier to join Data Yard, the industry-owned data pool established by BMF and NMBS to streamline the sharing of product information between suppliers and merchants. Designed for use across the building materials supply chain, Data Yard provides a centralised, secure …
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Construction materials distributor BRCK Group PLC, has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 100% of the issued share capital of H.S. Jackson & Son fencing Jacksons, headquartered in Ashford, Kent, is a designer, manufacturer and installer of timber and steel fencing, gates and security systems. The Initial Consideration of …
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Manufacturer Catnic has partnered with Travis Perkins builders merchants to support tradespeople in tackling tool theft. A Catnic and wienerberger Prize Draw will take place across Travis Perkins from June 1 to July 31. Travis Perkins Trade Account customers who purchase Catnic or wienerberger products in a single transaction will be automatically …
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Softwood import volumes remained marginally ahead of the same period last year during Q1, despite continued pressure across the market, according to the latest Timber Development UK market statistics. The combined import volumes of the main timber and panel products fell by just 1.3% in Q1 2026 compared with Q1 …
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