Euroform’s shiplap cladding, WeatherClad, has achieved BDA Agrément certification following rigorous assessment for safety and fitness for purpose, including fire performance. A low-maintenance, wood-effect cladding system designed for external application to existing and new domestic and non-domestic buildings, WeatherClad has a natural timber look with random embossed grain. …
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TIMCO has been announced as a finalist in the Mid-Market Business category of The Lloyds Bank British Business Excellence Award for the first time. This follows hot on the heels of last week’s announcement that the company is also a finalist in the Builders Merchants Journal (BMJ) Industry Awards 2022 …
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Leading plumbing and drainage manufacturer Wavin has completed the first project in a new relationship with Band of Builders to support tradespeople in need. Band of Builders is a registered charity that provides support for members of the construction industry who are facing life-changing health issues. Since it was created …
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The UK’s largest supplier of civils and drainage solutions, Keyline, has raised over £25,000 at its inaugural charity dance-off at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom. On July 7, Keyline’s senior leadership team and representatives from key suppliers paired with husbands, wives and partners to dance in front of 250 …
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The National Merchant Buying Society (NMBS) has launched a brand-new website as part of a wider investment in digital services for its members. The new website is part of a programme of work to improve and develop the technology used within NMBS to maintain and build on the valued service …
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MKM’s Sheffield North branch has signed a sponsorship deal with Sheffield FC, the oldest recognised active football club in the world. Kicking off for the 22/23 season, the deal sees branding from the independent builder’s merchant featured throughout Sheffield FC’s stadium via its matchday scoreboard and pitch-side advertising. Phil Jones, …
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Sentry Doors Limited (Sentry) has acquired E. & S. W. Knowles & Company Limited (Knowles), accelerating its growth and creating the UK’s leader in timber fire safety and security doorsets. Established in 1923, E. & S. W. Knowles manufactures specialist timber internal doorsets with fire rated, acoustic and PAS 24 …
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Travis Perkins has announced its 100th tie-up with the Volunteer It Yourself (VIY) social enterprise, helping donate materials for the refurbishment of Charlton Park Rugby Club. In total, 17 local young people volunteered across this month-long project, referred by organisations including the Construction Youth Trust, Amber Foundation, who support young …
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Forest Garden, the UK brand leading manufacturer of timber sheds, fencing, structures, garden furniture and planters, has become carbon neutral. The Worcestershire-based company predominantly uses FSC certified timber grown in the UK and sawn at its own sawmill in Lockerbie. It has ensured that everything from sourcing to sawing, manufacturing to …
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Selco Builders Warehouse has partnered with Peterborough United for the 2022-2023 Sky Bet League One campaign. The deal includes sponsorship of a soon to be launched Goal of the Month competition, which will include goals from the first team, under 21s, under 18s and women’s side, as well as featured …
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