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Samac Fixings, as part of an ongoing relationship with the Colchester Institute, have made a number of donations to the college’s Wood Occupations Department for use in hands-on learning. The donated materials will give students experience with the kinds of products and practical tasks they are likely to come across …

Universal Wood Products has been sold to an Employee Ownership Trust, with all of the management and factory staff on board. Managing director Martin Cossington said the move was the best option for the future of the business whilst keeping the ethos and incentives for the present staff and management. …

Radiator manufacture Stelrad has announced the ’90 second challenge’ as part of its 2026 Training Van tour to celebrate the company’s 90th anniversary year. The challenge invites installers to fit a TRV and lockshield valve onto a mini radiator within 90 seconds to win special 90th Anniversary giveaways and all …

Mapei UK has acquired new warehousing and offices as part of its continued expansion.  The new hub, named the 02 Distribution Centre, is located at Titan 10, Bilston, near Wolverhampton and spans over 260,000 sq. feet. Mapei’s Midlands-located warehouses will continue to transfer to the 02 location during 2026 as …

Builders merchant Jewson, part of the STARK group, has launched the next stage of its landscaping campaign for 2026 with its latest landscaping competition. Following the success of last year’s competition, Jewson has introduced three different categories: outdoor living, driveways and sustainable choices. Entries can be made from April 23 …

In celebration of Earth Day 2026, workwear manufacturer PULSAR has launched their Recycle and Reward Scheme. Partnering with recycling specialist MYGroup, the scheme encourages wearers to return used high-visibility workwear, giving garments a second life while earning rewards. Participants who recycle their items will receive a 20% discount on new …

Building materials supplier Huws Gray has announced the launch of Pick & Pledge, a new initiative to support colleague volunteering across the UK. Pick & Pledge enables colleagues to dedicate time to support local charities and community groups, contribute to causes aligned with their personal passions, and make a difference …

Households wanting to switch from oil or LPG heating systems to a heat pump can get an increased grant to do so, the Government announced today (April 21). Under the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS), homeowners can get £7,500 grant towards replacing their existing gas or oil heating system with an …

Building solutions provider wienerberger UK & Ireland has achieved CCPI (independent Code for Construction Product Information) assessment for their Roof Tiles & Fittings product set. This latest assessment builds on wienerberger becoming the first UK manufacturer to secure CCPI assessment for its UK-manufactured bricks and pavers. Chief commercial officer at wienerberger …

Plumbing fixing manufacturer Talon is celebrating its 40th Anniversary. Founded in 1986, founder Mike Dudney repeatedly heard the same issue from plumbers: after a cold weekend, pipes would often pop out of their clips, leading to wasted time and frustration on site. Determined to improve what was already on the market, …