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Builders merchant group Lords Group Trading has signed an exclusivity agreement for the potential acquisition of a Buildbase branch in Sudbury, Suffolk, which it plans to bring into its Hevey Building Supplies Limited subsidiary. The sale of the branch follows Huws Gray’s acquisition of Buildbase and Grafton Group’s other traditional …

Travis Perkins plc has announced that it will be scaling up its trial of using Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as a replacement fuel for diesel in vehicles. This follows the recent publication of the company’s decarbonisation roadmaps to achieve the Group’s net zero ambition for its scope 1 and 2 …

Howdens has acquired Sheridan Fabrications Ltd. Sheridan provides an end-to-end service to customers for the manufacture, fabrication, laser templating and installation of premium solid surface worktops. The business employs about 200 people at its manufacturing facility in Normanton, West Yorkshire. The acquisition will support Howdens’ trade only model and expansion …

Triton has continued its ongoing support of Zoë’s Place Baby Hospice with a sizeable donation. Employees at the Nuneaton-based business came together to raise more than £2,000 for the charity, with a seasonal raffle that included items donated by the team. Zoë’s Place provides respite, palliative and end of life …

Tile Giant has launched its new trade rewards scheme across its 83 stores aimed at tilers and tradesmen nationwide. Available to existing and new trade customers, the scheme offers a 20% discount on all tile and flooring ranges, together with 10% discount on all fixings, accessories and tools. The Trade …

Shower designer and manufacturer, Roman, has welcomed 5 News producers to its headquarters in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham. On February 11, Roman made its appearance on 5 News with the company’s chief operations officer, John Wright, discussing the challenges the manufacturer has faced due to COVID-19. As the challenges unravel, …

Despite the challenges caused by Covid-19 and Brexit, Pland Stainless has reported a 10% growth in sales during 2021. The business, which has been manufacturing stainless steel products mainly for the commercial market since 1919, has seen the largest growth on products from all sectors including healthcare, catering, secure accommodation, …

TV and radio broadcaster, Jason Mohammad, will host the 2022 BMF Members’ Conference and Awards in September, which takes the theme ASPIRE, INNOVATE & THRIVE. Mohammad is a highly experienced live host, presenting BBC One’s Final Score and Radio 5 Live’s football phone-in 606, as well as fronting BBC coverage …

W.Howard Group has pledged its ongoing support for a new Youth Zone in Warrington, Cheshire. Warrington Youth Zone is currently under construction and due to open its doors in the next few months. The £6.9 million Youth Zone is being developed by OnSide – a national charity that has created …

Following its huge success in 2021, Composite Prime has launched its school recycling programme, Message in a Bottle Top. To highlight the impact of plastic waste on the environment, schools across the UK will collect and repurpose their own bottle tops into thought-provoking art, showcasing the creatures they hope to …