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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 …

Grant UK has outlined its vision for the future in a Manifesto for change. The publication, Grant UK 2030 Vision: Heating homes sustainably for future generations lays out the Company’s mission to support its customers on the journey to net-zero carbon by providing efficient, sustainable and cost-effective home heating, from …

The name Sydenhams has long been associated with the supply of timber products and building materials across Hampshire, Wiltshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire, Avon and the Isle of Wight. The company was originally founded in 1874 by James Thomas Sydenham on a site in Poole, Dorset, where timber is still imported today. …

A new, £3.8million dry discharge system at CEMEX’s Northfleet Wharf in Kent has been officially opened. The building materials supplier partnered with the Port of London Authority on the investment, which will ensure a more sustainable and flexible operation. Following this investment, CEMEX’s marine dredgers, which bring sand and gravel …

Sliding and folding door hardware manufacturer, P C Henderson, has released two new installation videos for its market leading range of Pocket Door Pro and Husky Soft Stop systems. Launched early 2019, Pocket Door Pro and Husky Soft Stop, although new to the market, have quickly grown to become two …

Stelrad Radiators has been named Supplier Partner of the Year for 2019 by Graham, the leading plumbers merchant. Stelrad supplies a wide range of radiators for the heating sector via Grahams and has invested heavily in its sector leading logistics organisation that ensures that more than 99% of all radiator …

Ahead of this year’s National Apprenticeship Week (3-7 February), Aggregate Industries is committing to investing further in the next generation by launching its 2020 Apprenticeship Programme. The Programme has been specifically designed to offer people the chance to earn while they learn. Successful candidates are given the opportunity to gain …

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) raised £7,500 to share between its charity partners for 2020, Mental Health UK and Samaritans, at its annual Burns Supper held in Dunblane last Friday.  This is the highest sum ever raised at this event by a considerable margin. Attended by over 280 guests, the …

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF), are pleased to welcome Stanley Black and Decker as their latest supplier member. Established in 1843, Stanley Black & Decker are the worldwide leader in tools and storage, with an annual turnover of around $14bn. As the largest tool company in the world, Stanley Black …