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Water technology manufacturer Stuart Turner has bought Fluid Water Solutions (FWS). The Yorkshire-based manufacturer produce a wide range of water boosting products which will both compliment and support Stuart Turner’s existing Aquaboost range.  The company also has extensive experience supplying products to the domestic, commercial and industrial sectors. “FWS have …

A charity partnership involving one of the UK’s most prominent builders merchants and Macmillan Cancer Support is celebrating crashing through the £700,000 barrier. Staff, customers and suppliers of Selco Builders Warehouse have embarked on numerous fundraising projects for Macmillan since 2012. The sustained push to raise money has paid dividends …

D.A.D is offering a free social media training day, geared towards supporting their independent customers grow their businesses online. The training day, which is on Tuesday 3 March at their head offices in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, will teach customers how to promote and maximise their presence on platforms including Facebook, Instagram, …

The construction industry has just a few more weeks in which to respond to the government’s proposed revisions to Parts L and F of the Building Regulations – the first step towards its Future Homes Standard. And insulation specialist Actis has been working with the Structural Timber Association on the …

One of the UK’s largest specialist merchants, Wolseley, is giving installers the chance to win £20,000 worth of holidays. With six prizes up for grabs, one lucky winner will receive a £10,000 Love2Shop holiday gift card while five runners up will secure vouchers of £2,000 to pay for holidays from …

Global building materials solutions supplier CEMEX has invested over £300,000 into its Salford railhead, upgrading its track and storage bays to improve safety and allow delivery of hardstone into the site. This important work forms part of a strategic programme to upgrade all of the track at CEMEX sites across …

Leading roof tile manufacturer, Russell Roof Tiles has kicked off 2020 by boosting its team as part of strategic succession planning to support business growth. In the past six months, the company has welcomed eight new starters which include four brand new roles (including two key senior appointments). Russell Roof …

National builders’ merchant Jewson has recently updated its showroom in Flitwick to include Lakes’ new Bay Series and premium stone resin trays, Lakes Stone. The branch has five Lakes’ displays, which now include the Bay Slider and Lakes Stone in Cotswold Grey. Lakes is a preferred supplier for showering spaces …

Wood Lane Timber Merchants Limited is one of the fastest-growing independent timber merchants in the East Midlands.  Trading since 2003, it has built a reputation for providing a first-class service supplying top quality timber, joinery and sheet materials at competitive prices.  Wood Lane’s quality service has helped it build up …

Reacting to news that the Rt Hon Esther McVey MP has been re-appointed as the Minister for Housing, John Newcomb, Chief Executive of the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF), said: “I congratulate Esther McVey on her election as MP for Tatton, in Cheshire, and returning to the Ministry of Housing, Communities …