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Four more members of the Builders Merchants Federation have been named Zero Carbon Champions. Merchants GPH Builders Merchants and John A Stephens Ltd, distributor SIG Trading Ltd  and Northern Irish construction materials group Northstone Group, were amongst the eight companies whose proposals were assessed and approved by the CO2nstruct Zero …

Building products manufacturer Forterra showed its brickworks in Wilnecote, Staffordshire to MP Christopher Pincher, in advance of the site’s £27 million redevelopment project beginning. Pincher, Minister of State for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities, is Member of Parliament for Tamworth and was shown around the site by George Stewart – …

Door manufacturer JB Kind is to support for Mind, the mental health charity for the next two years. Managing director James Cadman said the overwhelming feedback from employees was that they wanted to support a charity which helped people with mental health. He said: “It became very clear when we asked …

Bathroom distributor Ideal Bathrooms has announced the launch of its annual rewards programme, ‘Spin to Win’, for retailers and merchants. The programme gives customers the opportunity to win a host of prizes, every time they spend £1,500. Prizes up for grabs include Amazon, Buy A Gift and Love2shop E-vouchers, Nintendo …

Buttle’s, the independent builders’ merchant based in St Albans, has been recognised by Investors In People (IIP) as a great place to work. Formed in 1919, Buttle’s has branches in Leighton Buzzard, Enfield, St Albans and Kentish Town. Fran Boast, Head of People and Development, said: “The Investors in People …

Dogs on the Street (DOTS) – the charity that supports homeless people with dogs across the UK – has received additional support this New Year thanks to a donation from Knightsbridge. DOTS is a volunteer-led, not-for-profit charity dedicated to supporting dog owners in the homeless community. Homelessness can be an …

Industrial plumbing and heating distributor TG Lynes  will celebrate its 110th anniversary in 2022. The Enfield company is planning a series of events  throughout the year, which will see engagement with local communities, colleagues, customers and suppliers. TG Lynes stocks industry leading brands and supplies thousands of products including valves, steel …

h&b has named International Plywood as its 2021 Supplier of the Year at the group’s Annual Members Event at the Belfry. h&b commended International Plywood for its excellent service levels, commitment to the Group and the assistance it gives h&b members, especially at a time of significant shortages in the …

Building products manufacturer Forterra has confirmed “significant double digit price selling increases delivered across key products in late 2021/January 2022 with management continuing to review the cost landscape before determining when further price increases will be applied.” Chief executive Stephen Harrison said that the strong customer demand seen through 2021 …

SIG UK has become a partner of the Supply Chain Sustainability School (SCSS). The partnership will provide the resources to help SIG UK lead the conversation on sustainable building practices both internally and with its supply chain. SIG UK will encourage suppliers to join the school, making use of the …