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MKM has maked a strategic move into the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) sector with its acquisition of Oceanair UK Ltd. Oceanair is a HVAC distributor, operating from locations in Mansfield and Crawley; the business has built strong relationships with both customers and suppliers over the years. Kate Tinsley, …

Toolstation has announced it will continue its sponsorship of talkSPORT podcast “The Men’s Room”, with new hosts Neil Ruddock, former England footballer and Thomas Skinner, TV personality. The podcast first aired in 2022 and was launched to help give men a space to talk about the things that affect them …

Construction Leadership Council’s first report of 2024 highlights that product availability remains good but prices remain flat or falling. It reports that the easing of pressure on product availability has largely been driven by continuing reduced demand across the different regions and sectors of the UK market, with those supplying …

Pallet recycling operation The Pallett Loop has joined the BSW Group, following the latter’s acquisition of Scott Pallets, and appointed experienced industry director Andy Williamson s director of business development. The move also sees The Pallet LOOP become a member of Binderholz – Europe’s leading timber processing operation. Paul Lewis will …

City Plumbing is opening its Basildon branch, on February 26; it is located at Carnival Park on Carnival Close and is also couple with a Renewables Centre, Underfloor Heating Store and The Bathroom Showroom. Its Renewable Centre is a key component of the new branch, which offers tradespeople access to …

Family-owned Liverpool-based builders merchant Beesley & Fildes has acquired part of Silva Timber, which went into administration in October 2023. The deal sees Beesley & Fildes acquire a range of products from the business, including external cladding, coated wood, hardwood decking, slatted screen fencing and cedar shingles. Sustainably sourced from …

Mathias Lönneker, chief strategy officer and executive vice president of STARK Group, has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at the UFEMAT European Builders Merchants Conference, taking place in Copenhagen, Denmark in September. The conference will also mark the conclusion of BMF CEO, John Newcomb’s 6-year term of office as …

Following a safety alert issued by the Bathroom Manufacturers Association Shower manufacturer, Triton Showers, has supported the call for third party suppliers of start/stop-button showerheads to provide clear warnings about their use with instantaneous electric showers. The BMA alert outlines the potential consequences of using these showerheads with an incompatible …

Aggregate Industries’ cement business has expanded into a major new cement storage facility for deep sea shipping lines at the Port of Southampton. As part of a 20-year agreement, Aggregate Industries will be working with port owner Associated British Ports and industry-leading cargo handler Solent Stevedores who will be operating …

New Milton Sand and Ballast has joined National Buying Group as a new merchant Partner. The company, based in southwest Hampshire, and, as well as a merchant operation, produces and supplies aggregates, concrete, sporting materials and waste management services. Richard Froggett, merchant manager at NMSB said: “The merchanting side of …