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 The Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM) is offering grants of up to £2,000 to support individuals who are starting, progressing, or retraining for a role in the industry as part of its Build Your Career campaign. This announcement dovetails with the launch of bmcareers.com, a dedicated website from the Builders’ …

City Plumbing has announced subsidised solar PV training in partnership with renewable energy training specialist, GTEC Training. Due to Government grants funding 60% of the cost, the training is offered at the subsidised price of £264, and the first 50 installers who complete the training will get a £264 credit …

Toolstation is giving away a £250+ product bundle to one customer at each of its UK stores to raise funds for its charity partner Macmillan Cancer Support. Throughout September, Toolstation customers can enter a draw for the giveaway by making a small donation to Macmillan alongside their in-store purchase. Entries …

Crown Decorating Centres has launched a new store in Birkenhead.  The store, opened on September 19, is located on Royal Standard Way, Tranmere. The three-strong team, including store manager Richie Molyneux, will provide a one-stop shop for Birkenhead’s professional painters and decorators and at-home DIYers alike. Molyneux said, “Birkenhead is …

Multi-tech heating and cooling manufacturer Worcester Bosch has been named the Which? Recommended Brand accolade for its gas boilers, making it the first gas boiler brand to be endorsed by Which? 16 times. The Which? Recommended Brand endorsement is designed to be a quality assurance for consumers looking for a …

Builders merchant group IBMG has launched ‘Project Pink’, a new initiative aimed at raising vital funds and awareness for Breast Cancer Now. Throughout October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, IBMG will be promoting a special edition of pink Keypoint gloves to customers across all its branches. The campaign will …

Independent, family-run Midlands builders merchant Tippers has once again demonstrated its commitment to giving back as part of ‘The Tippers Way’ values. In a show of solidarity with Ukraine, the company has donated three generators through its Tool & Plant Hire division. These generators will provide critical emergency backup power …

Builders’ merchant Jewson, part of the Stark group, is encouraging local communities, tradespeople and businesses to join its Homes for Nature campaign, helping to build shelters for hedgehogs as they get ready for this winter’s hibernation. Jewson is donating materials such as recycled wooden pallets to create biodiverse habitats to …

Smiths Briten has been appointed as an additional distribution partner to Sensio, specialists in bathroom lighting. The new partnership, launched this month, marks an addition to the Smiths Briten portfolio and strengthens its position in the bathroom retail and merchant channel.  Trade director at Smiths Briten, Gareth Jones, says: ““Securing this …

Power tool supplier Toolbank has won Burg-Wächter’s Padlock Challenge at this year’s Pavestone Rally. Each crew were given a padlock with one of five possible combinations etched onto it. Together, these revealed the code for a safe at the rally’s finish line in Amsterdam, which contained a prize of £150. …