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Kitchen supplier Howdens has announced the opening of three new depots in the Republic of Ireland. The new openings, in Navan, Galway and Wexford, will create 19 new jobs, including sales kitchen designers and depot management teams. This will bring the total number of Howdens depots to 33 across the …

The Murdock Group, owners of Murdock Builders Merchants and Brooks Timber & Building Supplies, has announced the acquisition of Donegal Town Hardware & DIY Ltd. The move brings the Group’s network to twenty-six branches across fourteen counties. Donegal Town Hardware & DIY will retain its name, brand, and local leadership …

Croydon-based builders’ merchant Harris & Bailey, has established a 12 month partnership with Hear Us Croydon, a charity which offers support to people experiencing mental health challenges. The charity partnership is part of Harris & Bailey’s wider commitment to supporting the wider Croydon community. Neville Horsfield, managing director of Harris …

The BMF (Builders Merchants Federation) has secured Andrew Griffith MP, the Conservative Shadow Secretary of State for Business & Trade, to speak at two of the trade body’s significant events in 2026. He will address guests at the BMF Parliamentary Reception on 25 February and deliver a keynote speech at …

Manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles is celebrating its 60th anniversary. Founded in 1964 as the Annandale Tile Company, the business has grown from its original 11-acre site in Halleaths, Lochmaben, into a major UK producer of concrete roof tiles and accessories, now with two additional sites, as well as the original …

Colchester-based roofing merchant, Total Roofing, has become an NBG Partner. By joining the National Buying Group, Total Roofing will now benefit from competitive deals with leading suppliers such as Sandtoft Roof Tiles, Etex Exteriors, Swish Roofline Plastics, Fakro, Keylite, Cromar and many others including deals outside of the Roofing Category …

Nailsea under-7s, a group of young footballers in Bristol,  have just received new home and away kits, thanks to Travis Perkins’ Nailsea branch on Southfield Road. The football club has more than 450 members from ages five to 18, including both boys and girls teams. The club is a not-for-profit …

Kitchen supplier Howdens has raised over £80,000 for this year’s Movember campaign, helping the company reach a total fundraising figure for the men’s health charity of £205,000 over the last three years. A team of 60 staff members took part in an Expo-Expo run from Raunds in Northamptonshire to Howden …

Timber imports nudge upwards during Q3, though year-to-date volumes remain below 2024 New timber import figures from Timber Development UK covering Q3 2025, reveal an ongoing mixed picture for the sector, with year-to-date volumes still trailing 2024 but showing some signs of improvement as the year progressed. The latest statistics …

Heidelberg Materials UK has reached the next milestone in its plans to build the UK’s first carbon capture facility at its cement works at Padeswood in north Wales. The manufacturer has signed an engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contract with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Worley, following the successful completion …