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Instantor, part of the Sanbra group has achieved the Business Working Responsibly Mark, Ireland’s Economic, Environmental, Social, and Governance (EESG) standard. Independently verified by the National Standards Authority of Ireland, the standard for sustainability goes beyond legal compliance. By achieving the Mark, Instantor is providing merchant partners, professional installers and …

Southampton based timber and steel specialists, New Forest Fencing & Gates (NFF), has announced an expansion of its manufacturing capabilities through the integration of the Postsaver Pro-Shrink system. This investment allows the firm to offer high-volume, factory-applied rot protection automatically, streamlining production processes and ensuring consistent quality standards for residential …

Builders merchant Jewson has opened its latest Branch of the Future, by redeveloping the St Austell branch. On Friday February 6, nearly 700 attendees gathered to get a first look at everything on offer in the newly updated branch, on the town’s Holmbush Industrial Estate. As part of the event. …

Construction product manufacturers endured a bruising end to 2025, with heavyside sales sliding sharply and lightside growth losing momentum, the Construction Products Association’s latest State of Trade Survey shows. In Q4, a net balance of 81% of heavyside producers said sales volumes fell compared with the previous quarter, which was …

Fitting and valve manufacturer Conex Bänninger visited students at Stephenson College, part of the newly formed Loughborough College Group, to provide hands-on installation training. Students aged 16 and 18 were given a practical demonstration of Conex Bänninger’s popular >B< Press system, learning how to create secure, leak-free joints. The training …

Building materials manufacturer Tarmac has been fined £633,300 after an employee’s legs were crushed on a production line. Richard Ogunleye was working for Tarmac Building Products Limited’s factory in Linford, Essex imn July 2022 when he entered a fenced area to manually clean and inspect frames. The frames, which carry …

Bathroom designer Duravit’s Hornberg site has achieved EcoVadis gold status, placing Duravit among the top 5% of companies assessed worldwide. The EcoVadis award is a globally recognized standard for sustainability and rates companies in the areas of environment, labor & human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. The gold status confirms …

“Hot Water Down the Drain: Unlocking Hot Water Decarbonisation Through the Warm Homes Plan”, a report published by Triton Showers is urging the government to integrate hot water decarbonisation into its long-term housing and net-zero strategies. The report calls on the government to include instantaneous electric showers (IES) and a …

Hand tool manufacturer KNIPEX has launched a new online learning hub, KNIPEX SkillsForge, giving apprentices free access to practical training content and tailored resources to help build skills, confidence and good working habits. To mark the launch, KNIPEX is giving away some of its tools when users sign up via …

The British Standards Institution (BSI) are set to publish a revised version of BS 8214, a standard long associated with timber fire doors. The publication of BS 8214:2026 replaces BS 8214:2016 and introduces a broader approach to fire door safety, performance and compliance. The new edition will extend the scope …