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Heat pump manufacturer Daikin has announced the opening of its new Sustainable Home Centre in Darlington. Darlington-based family-owned plumbing and building merchant, DPH, has now evolved into a full Sustainable Home Centre following a major upscaling of its premises and the creation of the 4D Centre two years ago. The …

The Group has continued to experience challenging trading conditions in the first quarter, with Group revenue down (1.7)% on a like-for-like basis. In the Merchanting segment, revenue was down (2.3)% on a like-for-like basis as construction activity levels remain subdued. Against this market backdrop these businesses are making progress in …

Werner, manufacturer of ladders and access equipment, is marking World Day for Safety and Health at Work (April 28) by celebrating five years without a reportable accident across its two UK manufacturing sites. The milestone spans its facilities in Maldon, Essex and Burton-on-Trent, and comes during a period of significant …

Trade kitchen supplier Howdens has opened a brand-new Expo space in Watford. This brand-new site joins its existing Expos in Howden, Yorkshire and Raunds, Northampton, giving even more people the opportunity to experience the latest products and styles, from the Classic Timber Kitchens range to the warm minimalism of the …

Travis Perkins, Tarmac Blue Circle and Band of Builders have entered a partnership for the ‘Big Brew’ tour 2026, an initiative designed to provide a safe space for construction workers and tradespeople to talk openly about their mental health. More than 75 Travis Perkins branches are due to host events …

  The IoBM (Institute of Builders Merchants) has announced the venue, host and theme for its third conference.  The theme of this year’s conference is “Thrive: How to advance your career in Merchanting”, and as part of the registration process, everyone attending will be asked to identify the single skill …

Bathroom distributor PJH has marked the first anniversary of its flagship Wolverhampton Distribution Centre with a three-day VIP showroom event. The anniversary event gave guests the opportunity to explore the dedicated showroom within PJH’s 205,000 sq. ft. distribution centre, as well as the opportunity to see the latest Spring/Summer 2026 …

Russell Roof Tiles welcomed inspection managers from the National House Building Council (NHBC) for an interactive training session to help address the UK’s house-building skills shortage. Thirteen NHBC managers visited the Russell Roof Tiles’ Burton on Trent factory, touring the production facility, observing how Russell Roof Tiles are manufactured and …

Daniele Moretti, general coordinator of 4BILD, an Italian building materials distribution network, will share his organisation’s experience across Northern Italy at the BMF Annual Members Conference in September. The 4BILD system has a strong focus on sustainability and service innovation. The company manages and transforms construction and demolition waste, supporting …

Barnsley based Naylor Group was featured on the BBC TV’s The One Show on 21 April. Chief executive Edward Naylor was interviewed about the use of Artificial Intelligence within the company’s plastic pipes business. Since 2024, the company, which makes around 30 million meters of pipe a year, has been using AI to optimise …