Aggregate Industries has opened a new ready mix concrete plant in Coleshill, Warwickshire. The new state-of-the-art facility has the capacity to produce 110m3/h and uses a recycled water system – enabling it to reprocess most of the water used during concrete production. The facility will also produce ECOPact, Aggregate Industries’ …
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St Albans based independent builders’ merchant’s, Buttle’s is teaming up with mental health charity the Frank Bruno Foundation. Launched by the British boxing legend earlier this year, the Frank Bruno Foundation aims to provide a safe environment for young people aged 13 and above to improve their mental wellbeing and …
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Boiler maker Vaillant has partnered with the UK Plumbing Supplies brands, in a bid to support local communities. Until 30th September every purchase of an ecoTEC plus boiler will see a donation from GB Willbond, HPS, Plumbcity, Plumbstop, Plumbstore, UK-PS, MDS, Plumbase, Gas Centre or Michael Pavis Ltd, matched by …
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Adhesives, sealants and building chemicals manufacturer Bostik has announced a range of TV and digital sponsorship across several major sporting events during 2021, including the French Open, Wimbledon and the Tour de France. The campaign kicked-off with 600 six-second sponsorship idents being broadcast during the French Open on Eurosport TV …
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MKM Building Supplies has opened a new flagship branch in Barnsley. To celebrate the opening, the UK’s largest independent builder’s merchant invited world-famous Yorkshire cricketing legend Dickie Bird OBE to officially open its doors at a special launch event earlier this week. To mark the start of play for the …
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Builders merchant Travis Perkins is set to relocate from its existing site at Goosemoor Lane, Erdington in Birmingham to a bigger location at Forge Lane in nearby Minworth and will be open from 1st September. The new site is 2.25 acres in size and is close to the M6, serving …
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Independent builders merchant Builders’ Merchant Company Ltd has completed a management buyout, and appointed two new directors to further enhance the management team. With branches in Lincolnshire and Humber regions, BMC has grown steadily over the last four years, and now has four branches, with a projected turnover in 2021 …
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The Unified Water Label Association has urged the bathroom industry to support its Water Matters message as world leaders committed to tackle climate change at the G7 summit in Carbis Bay last weekend. UWLA managing director Yvonne Orgill says: “It was great to see that climate change was a major …
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Independent builders merchant Covers Timber & Builders Merchants has donated a second £5,000 to the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Foundation (HIWCF). HIWCF is an independent charitable trust which works with companies, individuals, families and trusts to provide donations and grants to charitable and voluntary groups providing vital services …
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With temperatures rising, roofing systems manufacturer Marley has launched its ‘Safe in the Sun’ campaign for 2021. The annual campaign aims to inform to inform construction industry workers about the dangers of over-exposure to the sun’s powerful and damaging UV rays and the risks they face whilst working outdoors. Daniel …
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