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Brick maker Ibstock has informed customers by letter that brick prices will rise by over 10% from this Autumn. The rise is attributed to the significant supply issues becasue of increased demand as well as manufacturer cost increases and fuel price rises. Haulage costs have also increased inline with demand …

 National Buying Group (NBG) has hailed the early successes of its new Product Information Management system which was developed with the support of NBG Partners and Suppliers and which has been welcomed by suppliers including insulation manufacturer Knauf Insulation. The company was heavily involved with the PIM project, working closely …

The Southampton branch of independent builders and timber merchant Covers Timber & Builders Merchants will be sponsoring local football team AFC Taunton for the 2021/2022 season. Matt Kiloh, yard assistant at Covers Southampton who plays for AFC Taunton, said: “The players and I really appreciate Covers becoming the new sponsor …

MKM Building Supplies, the UK’s largest independent builders merchant, is further expanding its presence in Scotland with the purchase of Spey Valley Timber & Builders Merchants. The acquisition follows a period of significant growth in Scotland for MKM, with the business unveiling new branches in Inverness (launched 12th July) and …

Builders merchants trade association, the Builders Merchants Federation has announced that Nicky Moffat CBE, who was Britain’s highest ranking female Army officer, will speak at its All Industry Conference in November. Moffat’s expertise and insights as a leader are drawn from roles as a recruitment training commander, training regiment commander …

Builders merchant Travis Perkins has opened a new branch in Exeter and invited two players from Exeter City Women’s FC to open it, along with the Exeter Lord Mayor Cllr Trish Oliver. The branch has set up a new sponsorship deal with the club which includes a subscription to the …

Aico, the alarm people, have hosted a two-day resident engagement session with Poplar HARCA, discussing the importance of fire safety and walking residents through the basics of alarm testing and maintenance. Poplar HARCA (Housing and Regeneration Community Association) own and manage over 9,000 homes in East London. Residents were invited …

The recovery in the repair, maintenance and improvement sector has helped Travis Perkins to half-year revenues that were 14.5% ahead of 2019 and up by 44.1% on a like-for-like basis with the continuing businesses. The company’s results for the six months to June 30 2021, released this morning (August 3) …

Firefighters in Bexleyheath are building a special mindfulness garden at their station to help combat the stresses of the job with the help of builders merchant Selco. Around 50 firefighters will have the chance to relax with colleagues and discuss any ongoing mental health concerns in the area at Bexley …

 Aico has taken on a cycling challange in aid of  the Lingen Davies Cancer Fund. On Sunday 25th July, 100 riders departed from Aico’s Oswestry headquarters on the  inaugural Adrenaline Sporting Events’ Pedal the Borders cycling event, cycling 100km, from the Shropshire countryside into the Welsh hills. The first riders …