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Builder’s merchant MKM Building Supplies (MKM) has announced full year results for the year ended 30 September 2025. The group reports continuing investment has driven market outperformance and improved profitability, increasing market share to 14.8% from FY 2024. The results also showed revenue growth of 12% to £1,103.8m (FY2024: £986.2m) …

Glass wool insulation manufacturer Superglass, part of the Etex Group, has launched new packaging across its product range. The new packaging cuts ink usage by up to 93% to as low as 6%, and features an updated design that retains the familiar colour coding and graphic icons designed to help …

Benchmarx Kitchens & Joinery has agreed a new partnership with appliance supplier Samsung. Benchmarx, part of Travis Perkins plc, now stocks a wide range of Samsung appliances, increasing the breadth of choice it gives to kitchen fitters and homeowners. The Samsung appliances will be available to customers across a number …

AIM Acoustic & Insulation Manufacturing, Part of the Performance Technology Group, has invested in additional CNC (Computer Numerical Control) technology at its Crawley manufacturing facility, increasing its Fire Stop Block production capacity by 50%. Fire Stop Blocks, also known as Trapezoidal Fire Stops, are used to maintain fire compartment lines and act …

Heat pump manufacturer Daikin has announced the opening of its new Sustainable Home Centre in Darlington. Darlington-based family-owned plumbing and building merchant, DPH, has now evolved into a full Sustainable Home Centre following a major upscaling of its premises and the creation of the 4D Centre two years ago. The …

The Group has continued to experience challenging trading conditions in the first quarter, with Group revenue down (1.7)% on a like-for-like basis. In the Merchanting segment, revenue was down (2.3)% on a like-for-like basis as construction activity levels remain subdued. Against this market backdrop these businesses are making progress in …

Werner, manufacturer of ladders and access equipment, is marking World Day for Safety and Health at Work (April 28) by celebrating five years without a reportable accident across its two UK manufacturing sites. The milestone spans its facilities in Maldon, Essex and Burton-on-Trent, and comes during a period of significant …

Trade kitchen supplier Howdens has opened a brand-new Expo space in Watford. This brand-new site joins its existing Expos in Howden, Yorkshire and Raunds, Northampton, giving even more people the opportunity to experience the latest products and styles, from the Classic Timber Kitchens range to the warm minimalism of the …

Travis Perkins, Tarmac Blue Circle and Band of Builders have entered a partnership for the ‘Big Brew’ tour 2026, an initiative designed to provide a safe space for construction workers and tradespeople to talk openly about their mental health. More than 75 Travis Perkins branches are due to host events …

  The IoBM (Institute of Builders Merchants) has announced the venue, host and theme for its third conference.  The theme of this year’s conference is “Thrive: How to advance your career in Merchanting”, and as part of the registration process, everyone attending will be asked to identify the single skill …