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The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report, produced by MRA Research, reveals builders’ merchants’ like-for-like value sales for Q4 2025, adjusted to remove the impact of trading days, were -1.2% lower than Q4 2024.  With no difference in trading days, unadjusted Q4 total value sales were also down -1.2% year-on-year. …

Daikin’s manufacturing facility in Ostend, Belgium, has received the Factory of the Future award for the fourth consecutive time. Awarded by the Belgian technology federations, Agoria and Sirris, the Factory of the Future Award recognises companies that demonstrate commitment to digitalisation, talent development, smart processes, sustainable products and world-class production. …

Radiator manufacturer Stelrad Radiators has recruited Scarlett Sprudd to its sales team as area manager for the North. Sprudd, who is originally from Northumbria, now based in Morpeth, graduated in Business Management from Northumbria University in July 2025. “This is a great opportunity for me to work in an environment …

Marshalls plc, a supplier of hard landscaping, building and roofing products, has become a Silver Sponsoring Partner of the charity Building Heroes, supporting programmes that help members of the Armed Forces community move into civilian roles across construction. Building Heroes delivers short intensive training with high quality training provider partners …

The Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) has welcomed the publication of PAS 2000 by British Standards Institution (BSI), a new Publicly Available Specification that provides guidance to improve the safety of construction products placed on the UK market. The specification has been developed following experience gained from PAS 7050:2022, which …

Howdens, the trade kitchen supplier, has launched Proud to Fit, a new campaign celebrating local tradespeople across the UK. The campaign features real tradespeople and customers of Howdens, including kitchen fitter Tom Easter of T&N Kitchens from Essex, carpenter Gavin Tutton of Gavin Tutton carpentry from Kenilworth, carpenter Jack Irvine …

MRA Building Market Reports (MRA Reports) has released its latest quarterly update on the general builders’ merchant market. The UK Builders’ Merchants Q1 Update: Pulse & Forecasts report showed that, although market confidence levels haven’t improved, 41% of merchant branches expect their sales to increase in Q1 compared with sales …

Benchmarx Kitchens & Joinery, part of the Travis Perkins Group, has entered a new partnership with appliance brand CDA Group. The kitchen supplier has expanded its offering to stock the full range of CDA products, including its Matrix-branded appliances, providing customers with a variety of options when planning their kitchens. …

SFA Saniflo has announced its relocation to significantly larger premises a short distance from its current location, marking a major milestone in the company’s continued growth and commitment to customer support. The move will take place over the Bank Holiday weekend from 2–4 May 2026, with the business fully operational …

Keylite Roof Windows (‘Keylite’), part of The Keystone Group, has acquired the Em.glaze and Ray.lux flat glass rooflight ranges from Whitesales Ltd., as part of a multi‑million‑pound growth strategy for the company. This move brings Whitesales’ flagship flat‑glass product lines into Keylite’s portfolio of roof‑glazing solutions, strengthening its offering across …