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Leading timber specialist, Arnold Laver, has significantly strengthened its doorset manufacturing capabilities, following the acquisition of the assets of Cotswold Manufacturing. Arnold Laver, part of The National Timber Group, has now started the integration of its latest production facility, located in Thornaby, near Stockton-on-Tees. The business will be branded as …

Congratulations to all those who have been nominated for the BMJ Industry Awards 2020! The voting has now opened and the 15th May is edging closer and closer. For those who have been nominated – merchant, supplier, or individual, you can find downloadable marketing support tools for vote generation using …

Parker Building Supplies celebrates the new year by announcing it has raised in excess of £150,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust. For the last decade Parkers has supported the Teenage Cancer Trust. Fund-raising initiatives included golf days, football tournaments, a dedicated fundraising week and even abseiling down the Spinnaker Tower! Sue …

Hanson UK’s parent company HeidelbergCement has been recognised for the action it is taking to reduce its impact on the environment with a place on CDP’s 2019 A-list for climate change. It was one of just 179 companies worldwide – from more than 8,400 that disclosed their data to the …

ACO management has confirmed it will sponsor local four-cross mountain bike champion, Connor Hudson, once again for the upcoming 2020 season. Four-cross gets its name from the four riders who compete in this form of mountain bike racing, the riders take on a BMX-style downhill track aiming for the fastest …

Plumbase has won the Feefo Gold Trusted Service award, an independent seal of excellence that reflects hundreds of positive reviews for Plumbase, as rated by real plumbers, heating engineers, and homeowners. Since 2018, Plumbase has invested in gaining authentic feedback, through Feefo, in a bid to get real insight from …

Gypsum and plaster products leader for global markets aims to further improve customer services through Sixfold’s real-time AI-based shipment visibility platform. Real-time logistics visibility provider Sixfold today announces that Saint-Gobain Rigips, one of the world’s leading providers of gypsum and plaster products, is adopting Sixfold’s live shipments visibility platform to …

Flame Heating Group has opened a new bathroom showroom in Stockton. The display, situated in a room adjacent to its existing trade counter, is already paying dividends following a significant early order from a housing developer. The showroom, which is open to both trade and the public, features three bathroom …

James Donaldson & Sons Ltd (JDS), has announced the acquisition of Rowan Manufacturing Ltd (RML) and Smith & Frater Ltd (S&F) from the shareholders of the Rowan Group. Headquartered in Fife, JDS is a family-owned business specialising in the processing, manufacturing, merchanting and distribution of timber and associated building products. …

Leading merchants, manufacturers and professionals from across the builders’ merchant trade have thrown their hats into the ring to win a coveted trophy from the BMJ Industry Awards 2020 – now its time for YOU to decide who wins! Professionals from across the sector are invited to make their voices …