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Howarth’s Darwen branch undergoes a revamp

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Howarth Timber & Building Supplies has completed an extensive refurbishment of its Darwen branch as part of a wider programme of investment across the UK.      Howarth, a Yorkshire-headquartered business which marks its 180th year this year, has operated its Darwen branch on Spring Vale Lane since 2007. Offering products …

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NBG partner helps in fundraising for customers life-saving medical trial

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County Building Supplies is working to help raise £250,000 for one of its customers, Ashley who has been diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer and Liver Metastases. County Building Supplies has been a National Buying Group (NBG) Partner since the group was formed and has always prided itself on going above and …

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Condensate Pro launches new point of sale material

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Condensate Pro, the product designed to help installers save time, cost and callbacks by protecting condensate pipes freezing in low temperatures, has launched a new point of sale material for merchants. The eye-catching point of sale is just the right size to sit on trade counters and features part of …

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Selco launches £1 million digital investment with new website

Selco Builders Warehouse has taken the wraps off a £1 million-plus investment in its digital platforms by launching a new website. Tradespeople across the UK will visit a website hosting the latest cutting-edge technology when logging on to www.selcobw.com. The website improvements, made on the back of feedback from customers, …

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h&b moving on up with Illingworth Ingham M/CR Ltd

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Substantial north-west timber specialist Illingworth Ingham has become the latest full member of merchant buying group h&b, graduating from the group’s development section. Illingworth Ingham was founded over 90 years ago in Manchester and remains a truly independent, family-owned and -led merchanting business with a strong reputation in timber. Operating …

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Green Urbanisation roadshow sets new route to resilient future

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This March sees Polypipe Civils & Green Urbanisation hosting its first series of seminars tackling the crucial subject of managing climate change and extreme weather events in urban environments.   Called Realising Resilience – An Introduction to Green Urbanisation, the seminars bring industry experts on green infrastructure, flood and drought resilience, …

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Setcrete joins National Merchant Buying Society

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Setcrete has become a supplier member of the National Merchant Buying Society (NMBS). The company’s range features levelling compounds to create smooth, level subfloors prior to the installation of floor coverings, such as vinyl, wood and ceramic/porcelain tiles. Products include best sellers: Setcrete 2K Pro levelling compound, which can be …

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Kyran Bracken MBE to host BMF members conference

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Former England rugby international Kyran Bracken MBE will host the Business Conference at the 2020 BMF Members Conference & Awards which takes place on 16 & 17 September at De Vere Beaumont Estate, Old Windsor. Kyran Bracken played rugby for England for ten years, the highlight being his contribution to …

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Coronavirus causes rescheduling of Mostra Convego

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The biennial lightside exhibition in Milan – MCE – MOSTRA CONVEGNO EXPOCOMFORT – has been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak in Italy. The show’s sectors include bathrooms, heating, ventilating and energy. Due to take place alongside BIE – BIOMASS INNOVATION EXPO, the show has been postponed to 8 to …

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Robert Price Builders’ Merchants donates books and art supplies to schools

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Two primary schools in South Wales have received a hamper of supplies for the new year after winning a Christmas competition with Robert Price Builders’ Merchants. Mount Street Infant School and Llanbedr Church in Wales School in Powys were chosen as the competition winners after submitting their festively heart-warming stories …

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