Selco Builders Warehouse has donated thousands of pounds worth of its materials to college students carrying out trade and construction courses around the country. Students have also been invited into its branches to learn more about how a builders merchant operates and the relationship it has with tradespeople. Enda Mulloy, …
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Generous colleagues at leading decorating and DIY specialist Leyland SDM has helped spread some Christmas goodwill by donating food and clothes to homeless people in London. Leyland SDM donated over £1,200 to the charity ProjectGiving, which distributes food and essentials to some of London’s most needy. Kanchan Patel, who is …
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A construction charity has seen a 105.5% increase in messages to its text helpline after the launch of an initiative to take the mental health message to construction sites and estates teams across the UK. Hays, the construction recruitment specialist, joined forces with the charity Band of Builders (BoB) in …
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Covers Timber & Builders Merchants is congratulating employee Damon Knee for completing the Brighton 10k by doubling the amount of money he raised for charity. Knee took part in the event alongside his son Aaron to raise funds for Prostate Cancer UK, a cause that hits close to home, as …
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CMO Group PLC has strengthened its relationship with transport and distribution company Premier Logistics with the launch of a new look for its delivery vehicles. Its new CMO-branded vehicles will support the delivery of customer orders from Tile Superstore, including those via Total Tiles which was acquired by CMO in …
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JDP (John Davidson Pipes) has announced its partnership with Gretna Football Club 2008, becoming one of the team’s main sponsors. With the original Football Club founded in 1946, Gretna FC has a rich history and a remarkable journey that has captured the hearts of many. With its close proximity to …
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The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has been shortlisted in two categories of the prestigious Trade Association Forum (TAF) Awards. The BMF is shortlisted for Trade Association of the Year and Best Association / Supplier Partnership. BMF CEO, John Newcomb, said: “We are constantly striving to ensure our members gain value …
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The CLC has released a statement outlining product supply availability issues across all products and regions. The final statement from, John Newcomb, CEO of the Builders Merchants Federation, and Peter Caplehorn, CEO of the Construction Products Association, of the year confirms little change from the previous October report in terms …
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Kooltech is set to complete its acquisition by Wolseley after receiving an update from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Kooltech is a specialist in distributing and engineering air conditioning and ventilation products and it has seven branches, its head office is in Glasgow and it is set to open …
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JDP (John Davidson Pipes) has announced a significant investment in its delivery fleet to further enhance its exceptional customer service. Branded with it’s Lion logo and “Nature’s Network” strapline, these additions to the fleet aim to optimise delivery efficiency, ensure timely service, and support JDP’s commitment to providing the very …
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