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In today’s current climate where the industry is faced with growing inflation, and increasing operational and manufacturer costs, E.Tupling is striving even harder to help and support its merchant partners. E.Tupling has introduced a new ‘Inflation Plunging Price Cut’ Campaign over the coming months, which is a series of 14 …

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.  …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …