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Liverpool timber merchant, Terry’s Timber, has welcomed a new 7.5-tonne Isuzu N75.190(E) into its commercial vehicle fleet, supplied by local dealer Ditchburn Truck Services. Continuing a long-standing relationship with the manufacturer, the company’s latest rigid was selected from the Isuzu Truck UK Driveaway range, replacing an identical truck in a …

Mick Ballard, a yard customer assistant at Travis Perkins Leicester Central branch, has celebrated 50 years with the business. The 77-year-old started with Travis & Arnold in 1975 before it merged with Sandell Perkins in 1988 to become Travis Perkins. During his time with the company, he has held a variety of …

The BMF (Builders Merchants Federation) Winter Forecast Report confirms a stagnant market for building materials sales in the second half of 2025, and does not expect significant growth in the first quarter of 2026.   After a promising start to the year, Q3 2025 proved challenging for building materials sales, prompting …

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has welcomed the government’s plan to raise the Business Property Relief threshold for Inheritance Tax from £1.0m to £2.5m when it is introduced as part of the Finance Bill in April 2026. The increased allowance will enable spouses or civil partners to transfer up to …

  Landscaping, building, and roofing provider Marshalls will be the headline sponsor of the BMF All Industry Conference in 2027. Marshalls is recognised for its product development, aimed at contributing to a more sustainable and resilient future. BMF CEO John Newcomb, said: “We are delighted to confirm Marshalls as the …

UK timber prices have fallen about 5% during the last quarter of 2025, the first decline in two years, thanks to improved supply from sawmills and Scandinavian imports. Homebuilders are cautiously optimistic that the easing in timber costs could reduce overall build expenses, though energy and labour costs remain high. …

Tool and equipment supplier Draper Tools has announced it has acquired two new brands, Van Vault and Defender Lighting. Both brands were formerly part of Toolstream Ltd which entered administration on December 11 2025. Van Vault is a supplier of vehicle and on-site security storage solutions, while Defender operates within …

Marley has partnered with TOUGH TO TALK, a charity dedicated to breaking the stigma around mental health struggles in men. The partnership is the latest extension of Marley’s annual Winter Wellness campaign, which will see the business extend the support it offers to construction workers around safe working practices, and …

Premier Forest Products has acquired engineered timber specialist National Timber Systems, previously part of National Timber Group England, which went into administration in late November. The acquisition safeguards 160 jobs at NTS, with plans to grow this number to 250. National Timber Systems supplies national and regional housebuilders, as well …

Copper manufacturer and supplier Lawton Tubes is investing £25 million in improvements across the business deep into 2026 to help futureproof the firm in the face of an ever-changing industry. The company is undertaking a major transformation programme in a bid to boost employment across all areas of the business, …