This May, Long Rake Spar is marking Skin Cancer Awareness Month with an awareness initiative inspired by the experiences of group sales director Shane McCormick, a three time skin cancer survivor. As part of the initiative, the business has partnered with LifeJacket Skin Protection, whose SPF 50+ SunGel products are …
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Minehead-based merchant NU Independent Wholesalers has become the first affiliate member to progress to full NMBS membership. The merchant joined NMBS as an affiliate member in November 2024 and became a full member in January 2026 following a year of growth and continued investment in the business, including the opening of …
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The Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants welcomed six new Liverymen at a special Installation ceremony during its annual Election Court General at Armourers’ Hall on April 22. The new Liverymen included Simon Fleet, Benjamin Giddings, Louise Williams, Josephine Crowe, Kevin Moran and James Pilbin, each recognised for their contribution to …
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City Plumbing, part of Highbourne Group, has launched a new Lowest Price Guarantee. The guarantee comes after a survey of 500 UK plumbers and heating installers, conducted by Censuswide in March 2025, found that installers spend an average of just over three hours a week searching for the best deals. …
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Builders’ merchant Travis Perkins has announced a 15% discount on hire products in three Sussex branches for those who have had their tools stolen this year. The Travis Perkins Hire discount is part of a larger Travis Perkins campaign, which has seen the merchant team up with Sussex Police and Crime …
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Building product supplier Toolstation has launched “First Stop Toolstation”, a new campaign in collaboration with brand agency TBWA\MCR. Building on last year’s ‘Next Stop Toolstation’ campaign, the collaboration is designed to shift the perception of the brand from being a reactive choice, to the first place tradespeople go before their …
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Travis Perkins Hire has seen a 71% reduction in incidents of plant tips across its fleet since it launched its dedicated safety programme. Since 2019, TP Hire has been working to minimise the potential for customers to be injured when using hired plant equipment, including diggers, dumpers and dumpsters, through …
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Climate Centre has strengthened its partnership with manufacturer Fujitsu, becoming their largest UK distribution partner. The partnership provides HVAC installers and engineers – including the 672 members of Fujitsu’s Comfort Club – with nationwide availability, consistent stock levels and technical support to support the installation of Fujitsu air conditioning systems. …
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Scottish builders’ merchant St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has invested around £40,000 in its first online store. The e-commerce site offers doors, floors, sandstone, porcelain, artificial turf, composite decking as well as building and joinery essentials through to decorative aggregates, fencing, hardwoods, drainage, insulation and roofing. Operations director Kerrie …
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Green Doors founder Joseph Holman has received the King’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development, accepting the honour while standing in a skip. The Luton entrepreneur who built a £2 million business from discarded doors was presented with the King’s Award by the Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Mrs Susan Lousada …
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