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Six months after the shock announcement that merchant group Huws Gray had bought the traditional merchanting businesses of Grafton Group in Great Britain, the latter has announced that the divestment went through fully on December 31 2021. The acquisition of the Grafton businesses doubled the number of Huws Gray branches …
Read More »The CLC releases statement on product availability and challenges for 2022
A statement was released by the Construction Leadership Council’s Product Availability Group. The group is co-chaired by John Newcomb, CEO of the Builders Merchants Federation, and Peter Caplehorn, CEO of the Construction Products Association. The statement outlines the current situation in the construction industry regarding the accessibility and availability of …
Read More »Grafton agrees to Sitetech acquisition
Grafton Group plc has announced that it has agreed to acquire Sitetech Building Products. The completion of this acquisition is subject to approval by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission in Ireland. Sitetech is primarily a distributor of accessories for brickwork, concrete and formwork and construction chemicals. These products are …
Read More »MKM donates toys to the Mission Christmas campaign
MKM Building Supplies donated six bags of toys and games to the Mission Christmas campaign, managed by the children’s charity, Cash for Kids. The charity seeks to improve the lives of disadvantaged young people across the country, providing vital support to children who have been affected by poverty, illness, or …
Read More »Superfan receives surprise visit from Selco
12-year-old Hollie Nixon, superfan of Selco Builders Warehouse, received a surprise delivery from her local branch in Camberley as an appreciation of her dedication. The branch, based on Tuscan Trade Park on Trafalgar Way, sent its HGV delivery fleet to crane the presents on to Hollie’s drive in Sandhurst while …
Read More »Local Howdens depots support FareShare Greater Manchester
Local Howdens depots from the North West region, including Cheadle and Reddish, have provided donations to food distribution charity, FareShare Greater Manchester Various Howdens depots have contributed to the donation of two kitchens to the new Regional Centre at FareShare Greater Manchester to support their staff and volunteers. The donation …
Read More »Southern Sheeting continues to support grassroots football team
Building materials supplier, Southern Sheeting, is celebrating 11 years of support for grassroots football team, East Grinstead Town Football Club. Southern Sheeting is one of the longest standing sponsors of the club. COVID-19 had a devastating impact on children’s football with many clubs forced to close. Now, thanks to Southern …
Read More »New Milton Sand and Ballast to open new Builders Merchant
On January 6 2022, New Milton Sand and Ballast will open a new Builders Merchant in Poole. The new branch will be opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, led by Scott ‘Scotty Dog’ Mitchell, Lakeside World Darts Champion and PDC Tour Card Holder 2021-22. Activities on the day will include a …
Read More »SIG raises over £50,000 at charity fundraising gala
SIG recently hosted a charity fundraising gala in aid of the Rainy Day Trust and Cancer Research UK. Over 200 guests representing the UK building products supply chain attended the event which was hosted by Rory Bremner at London’s Underglobe. The event raised over £50,000, and it will be split …
Read More »Draper Tools advent calendar raises £7,000 for charity
Draper Tools launched its 2021 tool advent calendar earlier this year, featuring 24 doors of tools to open in the countdown to Christmas. The company pledged to donate £1 from the sale of every calendar to the charity Tools for Self Reliance. The calendar raised £7,000 which was recently presented …
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