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SR Timber has been awarded a Sun Safe Workplace Accreditation by SKCIN, a national charity that provides training to raise awareness of skin cancer prevention and the importance of early detection to high-risk audiences. Solar UV radiation emitted by the Sun’s energy is classified as a known human carcinogen, responsible …

Grant UK is continuing its partnership with local Premiership Club, Bath Rugby; as a longstanding Official Partner of the Club, Grant UK will continue to be the Official Sustainability and Grassroots Partner of Bath Rugby as well, supporting the Club both on and off the field during the 2024/25 season. …

Burton has re-launched its Leeds branch following a significant investment; the branch is one of Burton’s largest depots, stretching over one acre. It was originally launched in 1997 but has now re-opened under its new livery while also undergoing significant re-modelling. Martin Armour, commercial director, commented on the investment: “Our …

KRM Building Supplies has announced the launch of its new state-of-the-art ecommerce website, developed in collaboration with Red Technology. KRM’s legacy platform previously experienced issues with displaying pricing and the customary units of measure for the merchant industry. It meant they relied on a catalogue site, rather than being able …

Last month saw two roofing apprentices awarded the title of BMI Apprentice of the Year following two days of competition, earning a cash prize and unlocking hands-on training to support their future development. The BMI Apprentice of the Year competition, now in its eighth year, is designed to support the …

Joseph Parr (Alco) Ltd has taken delivery of what is believed to be the first 100% electric truck working for a builders’ merchant in the UK. The Bradford based merchant, which is part of the Joseph Parr Group, will use to electric truck to carry out deliveries whilst also reducing …

Builders merchant LMR Building Supplies, based in Northamptonshire, is sponsoring National Kart Cup racing driver Charlie Ephgrave. The LMR brand can now be seen at race tracks up and down the country emblazoned on kart 74 belonging to 16 year old driver Ephgrve, who is in his first ever national …

Rochdale Infirmary, with support from their official charity, NorthCare, has officially opened a unique Oasis Garden, an outdoor space designed to support patients living with dementia or cognitive impairments. The project was supported by the donation of 120 litres of paint by Darwen-based Crown Paints, including paint specially formulated in …

Building and landscaping products manufacturer Marshalls reported a rise in pre-tax profit to £21.5m from £16.7m as turnover dipped to £307m from £354m for the six months to June 30 2024. The reduction in revenue was mainly down to subdued demand for the group’s landscape products, a reflection of the …

National builders’ merchant Jewson has donated £5,000 towards a new lifeboat on the Isle of Wight. Jewson has partnered with the Freshwater Independent Lifeboat (FILB) Service to fund an Atlantic 85 lifeboat, which was revealed and officially named ‘The Jillian Scott’ at an event at the organisation’s Freshwater Bay station. …