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Specialist lightside merchant Wolseley Plumb and Parts has partnered with Gas App and Plumb App to bring in-app improvements, exclusive member deals, and tailored information about events and services at their local Wolseley Plumb & Parts branches. Wolseley Plumb & Parts initially announced its headline sponsorship package with Gas App …

Builders merchant group Huws Gray has opened a new branch, at Eastham Place, Burnley. The new branch  significantly strengthens Huws Gray’s presence in Lancashire and is perfectly located to connect with existing branches in the local area and is the latest strategic development of the group’s ambitious expansion plans, through acquisitions, …

Modular Group Investments has bought Euramax Solutions Ltd, the window and door manufacturer partners. Euramax specialises in PVCu windows and covers developments of all sizes across a number of sectors. These include modular constructor, DIY and home improvement, and the holiday home and leisure markets. The business runs all of …

The new national construction products regulator is an opportunity to reset the bar on product compliance and strengthen the message that products must be fit for purpose’. That’s according to SIG’s Commercial Director Andy Williamson, who has welcomed the formation of the national construction products regulator, which will operate within …

Södra Wood Ltd has announced a two-year contract with Denholm Port Services, the leading UK ship agency provider. In light of increased paperwork and more complex requirements following the UK’s departure from the European Union, Södra has taken steps to streamline its imports and mitigate any potential issues or customs …

Family-owned independent Welsh builders’ merchants, Robert Price, has bought Aberdare-based building and roofing suppliers, Builders’ Bitz. The newly acquired company, which serves customers in the Aberdare and Mountain Ash Valley areas,  will become the 23rd branch in the Robert Price group, selling everything from building materials, roofing and timber to …

Insulation and interior building products distributor, CCF, part of the Travis Perkins group, has launched a new. more responsive, delivery management system. The new system is designed to offer a and improved way for customers to receive delivery updates from CCF. All the customer has to do is provide the …

November 2020’s imports of timber and panel products was at its highest since October 2007, the second consecutive month where imports of the main timber and panel products were above the 1 million cu m mark. That’s according to a monthly report from the Timber Trade Federation, which found that the …

Paving and walling manufacturer, Tobermore has has overhauled its packaging design to have significantly less environmental impact. The 100% recyclable polyethylene film contains 30% recycled material, decreasing waste and the company’s packaging-related carbon footprint by 20%. The sustainable packaging has been rolled out throughout stocking merchants and building sites nationwide. …

Independent builders and timber merchant Covers Timber & Builders Merchants has been named as Mountbatten Hampshire Hospice’s Fundraising Charity Partnership of the Year in the charity’s annual awards.   Covers has supported the hospice for many years with company donations from initiatives including its Help for Hospices campaign and more …