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With progress being made towards decarbonising domestic use of gas, using hydrogen, the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) membership of appliance manufacturers has agreed new, clear labelling for hydrogen appliances. The new labels will very clearly show three distinct categories of hydrogen appliances: “Hydrogen Blend” compatible, capable of running …

According to figures released by the Builders Merchants Federation in its latest Plumbing and Heating Merchants Index, sales through specialist plumbers and heating merchants continued their upward trend in Q4 2021. Despite the fewer trading days in Q4 2021, absolute sales increased by +6.4% against Q3 2021.  Comparing like-for-like sales, …

Figures for the final quarter of 2021 published in the BMF’s Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) found sales through UK builders’ merchants slowing slightly after two record quarters. There is normally a seasonal sales decline in the fourth quarter of the year and 2021 was no exception. Total sales values …

Omega PLC has further invested in plant equipment as its relationship with Homag Group AG continues to go from strength to strength. Three years after completely overhauling its manufacturing machinery and installing Homag edgebanders, saws, drills, presses and CNC routing machines, volume growth has prompted Omega to invest further with …

Builders merchant Travis Perkins is to open a brand-new 2.2 acre branch in Aintree, Liverpool on March 1. The new branch will include Travis Perkins’  Hire Service, and an expansive range of products including bricks, blocks, timber, lintels, drainage, and landscaping. As part of the group’s aim of decarbonizing its …

According to the 2019 Post Office Money Survey, landscaping your garden could potentially increase the value of your property by 77%. This means garden landscaping provides a greater return on investment than building an extension, adding a swimming pool, or fitting a new kitchen. The study which was conducted over …

Cheshire Mouldings has been named Sportive Partner of the official Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK for 2022 and 2023. Following a successful partnership in 2021, Cheshire Mouldings has extended its sponsorship of the seven-time WorldSBK champion team to also be Title Partner for this year’s UK Round at Donington Park in …

Tile Giant, has teamed up with home improvement expert, Ryan Belcher, as part of a 12-month partnership to support and inspire trade customers. A London-based plasterer, Belcher will be the face of Tile Giant Trade for the next 12 months, both in-store and online, providing insights and top tips across …

CTD Tiles, has announced its acquisition by private equity group Aurelius Investments. Previously under the ownership of Saint-Gobain, the sale comes at an exciting time of growth for the company as it takes its first steps as a standalone business. The acquisition includes all brands under The CTD Group. Aurelius …

Breedon Cement & Products is to invest £5 Million in a new concrete tile plant at its factory in Lisburn, Northern Ireland in 2023. The new plant will have capacity to produce up to 22m tiles to meet the ever growing demand across the GB and Irish markets. It will …