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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The Construction Products Association (CPA) has welcomed The Pallet LOOP to its membership in a move to support the transition to a sustainable future for pallet usage. The Pallet LOOP, which launched earlier this year, is the sector’s first ever circular economy, carbon net zero, pallet reuse scheme. The Pallet …
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W.Howard organised a Christmas card competition for children at Gilded Hollins Community Primary School in Leigh, Lancashire. Every child was given a W.Howard tree template and asked to design a Christmas tree to be used on W.Howard’s company Christmas card. Designs were submitted by all 209 pupils and a winner …
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Throughout the Christmas break, Russell Roof Tiles is providing mental health support for its 150 staff across its three sites in Burton on Trent and Lochmaben, Scotland. According to YouGov, 25% of the population find Christmas more challenging than the rest of the year. The Samaritans also regularly reports record …
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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 …
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The BMJ awards 2021 were presented at Park Plaza London Riverbank on November 26. The spectacular event was hosted by TV presenter, Gabby Logan. During the glittering three course lunch, the extensive list of winners was announced by the voice of the National Lottery and Strictly Come Dancing, Alan Dedicoat. …
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A waste management and skip hire company has been fined after a worker suffered multiple injuries when he was struck by a reversing vehicle. Mold Magistrates’ Court was told that on 6 June 2019, a skip lorry driver was injured in the waste management yard area of Thorncliffe Building Supplies’ …
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