Independent south-east builders merchant Lawsons Group has taken another step towards reducing the environmental impact of its fleet with the purchase of two New Generation DAF XD Electric trucks. The investment makes Lawsons the first builders merchant in the UK to fully purchase DAF XD Electric vehicles. The arrival of …
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Roofing specialist BMI UK & Ireland has spent £6.3m refurbishing its Coventry-based Redland clay tile plant and kiln, with production now back underway following five months of planned maintenance. The investment has modernised the site’s Rosemary kiln and production processes, enhancing operational efficiency, product quality and manufacturing resilience, while supporting …
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s vision to offer technical subjects to 14-year-olds has been welcomed by insulation specialist Actis. Tthe company says enabling teenagers to explore practical subjects and ‘the trades’ will be of immense help in tackling the sector’s skills gap. Although, along with fellow industry professionals, the company says …
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Building products manufacturer Marshalls posted vastly improved half-year results for the six months to June 30th, with pre-tax profits jumping 70% to £19.7m, on revenue that was more-or-less unchanged, at £317.8m (£319.5 for the same period a year ago). The group stated that improved service and customer engagement in is …
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Specialist radiator manufacturer Stelrad Group, has announced its unaudited interim results for the six months ended June 30 2026. The group reported that adjusted operating profit rose to £16.7 million, an increase of 4.9%, benefitting from the successful delivery of its commercial and operational initiatives, which have enhanced profitability and …
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Frontline Bathrooms has removed plastic from the packaging used across its entire Aqua glass collection as it accelerates a wider programme of environmental improvements during 2026. New packaging has been introduced across Frontline’s shower enclosures and glass products, replacing plastic components with more environmentally responsible alternatives. The initiative forms part …
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UK timber supplier Premier Forest Products has been applauded by Wales First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth for its initiative which supports care-experienced young people. Earlier this year, Premier Forest became the first private sector company to sign the Welsh Government’s Corporate Parenting Charter following the success of its Corporate Parenting …
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Global building materials solutions supplier Cemex has announced the opening of a new facility in Swindon, Wiltshire, dedicated to lower carbon dry mortar and sprayed concrete production. The new plant will enable Cemex UK’s Mortar business to increase production capacity in the South East and South West, and ensure it …
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Builders merchant Travis Perkins has announced its half year results for the 6 months to June 30 2026. The group reported a resilient performance, with early progress made in improving General Merchant turnaround, expanding gross margins through effective pass-through of price inflation, favourable sales mix and procurement gains. Adjusted operating profit, …
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Roofing manufacturer BMI UK & Ireland has crowned its 2026 BMI Apprentice of the Year winners, with George Mcilhiney winning the Flat Roof category and Alexander Dempsey recognised as the Pitched Roof winner. Now in its ninth year, the competition was hosted at the BMI Academy near Gloucester, where 20 …
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