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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. …

Baxi has announced it has sponsored EFL Championship newcomers Oxford United Football Club, which will see the company become the Men’s and Women’s Teams’ principal partner from the start of the 2024/25 season. As part of the new deal between Baxi and the newly-promoted club, Baxi branding will feature across …

NMBS launches affiliate membership to strengthen the independent merchants sector. As part of its bid to strengthen the independent builders’ merchant industry and its access to innovative products, NMBS is launching a new affiliate membership scheme. This category of membership has been created to support businesses that don’t currently meet …

Sika has teamed up with Exeter Chiefs rugby club to become the main sponsor, providing support to the club and the wider community throughout the 2024/25 season. The year-long sponsorship deal is the first of its kind for Sika and will see Exeter Chiefs’ men’s team sport a brand-new matchday …