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Klipboard (formerly Kerridge Commercial Systems Ltd), a leading provider of sector-specific business software, has announced the launch of Klipboard Money, a payments solution designed to help businesses get paid faster, reduce operational friction, and save time. Klipboard Money integrates into Klipboard’s business management platforms to simplify payments and account reconciliation. …

Howdens, the trade kitchen supplier, has opened the doors to 16 new depots since December, creating 85 new jobs. The openings include depots in West Drayton, Wynyard, Esher, Cheetham Hill, Meir Park, Kirkham, Swindon East, Banchory, Bailieston, Boughton, Alcester, Brislington, Blackburn, Neath, Ballynahinch, Cinderford and West Maidstone. The company now …

Fernco has become an official member of the International Property Flood Resilience Association (IPFRA), reinforcing its long-standing commitment to supporting builders’ merchants nationwide. The IPFRA mission is to represent the Property Flood Resilience industry – including manufacturers, installers, distributors, surveyors, consultants, and sector stakeholders with a shared mission to promote …

Data Yard, the industry-owned data pool established by the BMF and NMBS, has a new Strategic Partnership with Klipboard, the software provider formerly known as Kerridge Commercial Systems. Through this partnership, Klipboard will participate in Data Yard’s advisory groups, providing insights in ERP software, data catalogues, and the builders’ merchant …

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 …