The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) statistics show import levels are more than 23% over Q3 2020 and, over 10% higher than the last time Q3 volumes exceeded three million m3 in 2007. These statistics highlight how the market is achieving a greater balance between supply and demand after nearly a …
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Russell Roof Tiles warns of the disruption for the building and construction sector if the UK adopts the proposed changes outlined in the forthcoming European legislation. Set for introduction in 2024, the proposed changes would impact the fixing requirements of UK manufactured roof tiles and slates, meaning costs would increase. …
Read More »A new selection of items has been added to Grant UK’s G1+ Points rewards programme. The items are currently available for eligible installers to order. The G1 Installer Scheme is Grant UK’s loyalty programme for heating engineers who fit Grant oil boilers and renewable technologies. G1+ Points is a rewards …
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SFA Group, Saniflo UK’s parent company, has been awarded a bronze medal for Corporate Social Responsibility from EcoVadis. This result places the SFA Group among the top 50% of companies assessed by EcoVadis. The EcoVadis assessment is built on international sustainability standards, including the Global Reporting Initiative, the United Nations …
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Ibstock plc’s group sustainability manager, Michael McGowan, has been named one of the finalists for Sustainability Leader of the Year at the edie Sustainability Leaders Awards 2022. With 45 years of manufacturing experience, and having worked at Ibstock for 30 years, Michael has raised the bar for sustainable performance across …
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The Mayor of Cheltenham, Councillor Steve Harvey, visited Travis Perkins’ new branch in Cheltenham following the builders merchants’ site relocation. At 2.5 acres, the site includes a Benchmarx kitchen showroom, a new plumbing, heating and bathroom range, and a tool hire service. The site is a low-carbon branch and it …
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Superglass Insulation parent company TN International has acquired bitumen roofing manufacturer Chesterfelt Ltd. The deal adds production capacity to TNi’s building product portfolio, complementing the company’s ability to provide customers in the construction industry – particularly those based in the UK – with an integrated solution for the protection of …
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A Scottish-based manufacturing facility which will enable the production of lower carbon cement products has secured a £500,000 award from Zero Waste Scotland’s Circular Economy Investment Fund. The Innovative Ash Solutions site is a 50/50 joint venture between Levenseat Limited, a leading player in the Scottish waste and resource management …
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Minster is opening a new branch in Leeds. The 26,000 square foot outlet is located on a two acres site at Lake Terrace in Hunslet – adjacent to sister distributor Jewson Civils Frazer. The opening of the new branch forms part of Minster’s expansion strategy, it will amplify the specialist …
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Davroc has announced a partnership for nationwide distribution of the full Carron Bathrooms range. Their new agreement allows them to deliver bathroom products to both existing Carron customers, and those within the Davroc customer base. Carron is a manufacturer of acrylic baths, based in Falkirk, Scotland. Its product portfolio includes …
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