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Alpha Heating Innovation has launched a new homeowner focused campaign to promote its combination boiler range and drive new business for its installers. The ‘a real boiler’ campaign, which will run throughout the winter, will begin with a television advert that will air across multiple Freeview channels in the run …
Read More »Brett Martin launches bold new branding
Plumbing and drainage systems manufacturer Brett Martin has announced the launch of its new corporate identity which will be rolled out over the coming months in a comprehensive programme including a new website, fleet livery, marketing, and merchandising materials. Designed to communicate the company’s current scale, the new identity expresses …
Read More »BMF highlights Brexit shortage concerns
BMF CEO John Newcomb features in today’s The Guardian newspaper, warning that supply issues at ports are starting to hit BMF members. “There appears to be an increasing issue getting products through ports,” Newcomb is quoted as saying. “Rather than taking a maximum of one week to unload, it is …
Read More »Construction surges at fastest pace in six years
Housebuilding helped UK construction see November sales increasing at the fastest pace for more than six years, according to the IHS Markit/CIPS purchasing managers’ index. The monthly survey ‘s index rose to 54.7 from 53.1 in October (a score of 50 means no change). Housebuilding was 59.2, and civil engineering was 52.3, …
Read More »NMBS celebrates platinum people accreditation
Independent builders merchant buying group NMBS has achieved the Platinum standard of the Investors in People accreditation, in recognition of its culture of support and leadership. Platinum is the highest possible level of accreditation available through Investors in People. To achieve the standard, firms must be able to demonstrate high …
Read More »Tobermore goes live with £10Million factory
Paving and walling manufacturer Tobermore has opened its new state-of-the-art production facility. The £10million factory is part of a £30million investment to fulfil ambitious growth plans and means the company can ramp up production in response to a surge in market demand for their hard landscaping products. The opening of …
Read More »Norbord leads the way with carbon negative status
Norbord now holds a net carbon negative status across all its products and operations, locking up more CO2 than it emits. Leading the way in tackling the issue of climate change, the company’s four European sites and three product ranges sequester a total of 1.1 million tonnes of carbon annually. …
Read More »Toolstation is on track to reach store expansion target of 60 new stores this year
Toolstation, is set to open 13 more stores in the next month and is on track to meet its robust expansion plan of 60 new stores in 2020. The new stores will be opening in Launceston, Llandrindod Wells, Walthamstow, York, Dumbarton, Peterlee, Fraserburgh, Colne, Speke, Wednesbury, Malvern, Shepton Mallet, and …
Read More »Skatepark completion moves closer thanks to Selco
A new Birmingham skatepark which has been under construction by volunteers during the coronavirus crisis is gathering speed towards its conclusion – with the help of a leading builders merchant. An area of Bournbrook Recreation Ground has been transformed into a skatepark and community garden since March. It is estimated …
Read More »Grafton steps up to acquire Stairbox
Builders merchant group Grafton Group has bought AVC (Stairbox) Ltd, the UK manufacturer and distributor of bespoke wooden staircases, which trades under the StairBox name. Grafton paid £44 million on a cash and debt free basis including £4 million that is deferred until November 2022, for the company which delivers …
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