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As part of its ongoing commitment to keeping up to carbon-neutral standards, XL Joinery, the market-leading supplier of doors and associated products, has announced its support of three inspiring projects throughout 2020.  The projects were chosen as a result of a staff vote at the company’s head office. The first …

Over 4,000 free bacon butties were given out to builders across Great Britain last month as Knauf Insulation celebrated the 10th anniversary of ECOSE® Technology, its unique bio-based binder for mineral wool insulation. The Feel Good Factor roadshow toured branches of builders’ merchants and distributors, visiting 36 locations nationwide over …

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has joined with JCB to hold a Charity Golf Day to raise funds for the BMF’s 2020 Charity Partners, Mental Health UK and Samaritans. The event takes place on 30th April 2020 at the exclusive JCB Golf and Country Club in Rocester, Staffordshire.  Guests will …

One of the most synonymous Christmas symbols and a point of great excitement for many is the Christmas decorations going up in their local town. In East Grinstead, it was no different, as the Christmas tree was once again delivered to East Grinstead town centre. For over 35 years Mid-Sussex …

HB42 has launched a new eye-catching Point of Sale trade stand for merchants, designed to showcase the impressive HB42 range and maximize sales –offering a 50% profit margin for merchants. The HB42 range was launched in 2013, to meet increased demand from builders, plumbers and decorators’ merchants to supply a …

Nuneaton-based Triton Showers has further committed to supporting the local community by kick-starting a sponsorship deal with Nuneaton Borough F.C. As part of the partnership, the Triton Showers logo will be emblazoned on a main terrace sign and on 14 individual gates around Liberty Way stadium for the remainder of …

One of London’s leading building and plumbing merchants, MP Moran and Sons Ltd, is celebrating its membership to the FORS Gold Standard, as one of the only building and plumbing merchants in the capital to hold the prestigious accolade. The Fleet operator accreditation scheme marks MP Moran and Sons as …

As part of its commitment to supporting the built environment, Supreme Concrete, the UK’s leading manufacturer of precast concrete products and fencing systems, has released its new stockist guide for 2020. The easy to use brochure has been updated to incorporate the latest changes to its extensive product offering following …

A 15 year-old boy with cystic fibrosis whose condition has left him housebound has a brand new space in which to be homeschooled and meet with friends, thanks to Band of Builders. A team of 22 tradespeople from around the country dedicated their time and skills to extend Kyle Sisson‘s …

In 2018, City College Norwich won a £10,000 upgrade for its plumbing and heating facilities, courtesy of the College Refresh Scheme from Graham Plumbers’ Merchant. One year on, and vital refurbishment work has been completed, which has helped to enhance the quality of training for students and create an environment …