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Independent builders merchant group George Bence has opened its 6th branch in the Cotswolds, a plumbing & heating branch in Cheltenham. Managing director of the 167 year old independent, family run business, Paul Bence , says: “Our industry has been very fortunate to have been able to continue trading through …

Media 10, the organisers of UK Construction Week, have postponed the London event. The event was due to take place 5-7 May at ExCeL London. It will now move forward to 3-5 May 2022. The situation with the pandemic has made the possibility of restrictions this spring look more certain. …

North West based builders’ merchants Sovini Trade Supplies, part of The Sovini Group, has opened a flagship store and distribution centre to support its continued growth across the North West. The 2.4 acre site located on Heysham Road in Bootle, Merseyside is the fifth site for the company, and will …

Landscaping supplier Global Stone has bought fellow supplier Digby Stone, strengthening its position in the marketplace. The management of Digby Stone will remain unchanged with Darren Digby  leading the company as managing director. Julian Wood, managing director of Global Stone said, “I have known Darren for many years and look …

Fast growing builders merchant chain Huws Gray has expanded again in the north west, with the acquisition of Builders Supplies (West Coast). Builders Supplies (West Coast) Ltd, founded in 1938, operates from four sites along the Fylde coast, including Fleetwood, Preston, Morecambe and the original premises in Cleveleys. Matthew Owen, …

Specialist building products distributor SIG UK is opening a new SIG Roofing site in Slough, Berkshire on Monday (February 1). The 10,288sq ft newly refurbished premises are located on the Slough Trading Estate close to J6 of the M4 and will stock a range of everyday and specialist roofing products. …

Shower enclosure supplier Lakes Showering Spaces and builders merchants trade association the Builders Merchants Federation hit the headlines earlier this week when national newspapers highlighted the shortage of construction products which is starting to impact on the building industry. Featured in both The Guardian and The Times, Lakes sales and …

Primary school children in Leicestershire are being encouraged to use their lockdown to help construction materials giant Aggregate Industries design its latest truck. The company is calling on schools, parents and children across the county to enter its newly-launched truck design competition. Determined to support teachers and parents educating children …

The managing director of builders merchants JW Grant in Paisley has passed away aged 58. In a statement the company said:  “It is with great sadness that we write to inform you that our Managing Director, John Wilson Grant passed away yesterday morning after a short illness. “John will be …

Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland has been certified as a Top Employer in the United Kingdom for the ninth consecutive year. The accolade, awarded annually by the Top Employers Institute, recognises employers who have implemented policies and practices that have had a positive impact on their employees and the business. Learning …