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Knauf Insulation goes on tour with free bacon butties

The ECOSE Technology Feel Good Factor roadshow van

Builders across Great Britain can get a free bacon butty and a hot drink this month to celebrate the 10th anniversary of ECOSE® Technology, Knauf Insulation’s revolutionary bio-based binder for mineral wool insulation. The Feel Good Factor roadshow will see a special Knauf Insulation food van tour selected branches of …

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NMBS Sorrento conference sponsorships sold out

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Sponsorship packages have completely sold out for the 2020 NMBS All-Industry Conference in Sorrento, Italy. Makita is returning as headline sponsor for the Conference, while the social activities are being sponsored by  suppliers VELUX, Polypipe and Knauf Insulation. The Conference will take place at the Hilton Sorrento Palace between 18th …

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Pagabo launches Incubator for SMEs and industry start-ups

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National framework organisation Pagabo is launching a new initiative to invest in and guide SMEs, start-ups and entrepreneurs, offering them the support, advice and a platform to take their ventures to the next level. The new investment arm of the company – named Incubator – will be an early stage …

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ET Clay Products Ltd raise over £35,000 for charity

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ET Clay Products Ltd, a brick supply company based in South Ockendon, Essex, has raised over £35,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support in celebration of their 25th anniversary. Eddie Turze, managing director said: “The care and support Macmillan provides to people living with cancer and their families is amazing, so it …

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New trucks dwarf existing fleet

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A Shropshire company has taken delivery of three new vehicles that dwarf those in its existing fleet. Tudor Griffiths Group, which is based in Ellesmere, is one of the UK’s leading independent businesses in the supply of construction materials and building supplies, ready-mixed concrete, waste management and recycling. It has …

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Jewson launch new timber excellence initiative with Wood Campus

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As part of their aim to be ‘best in class’ for timber, Jewson have worked with Wood Campus to produce a new training pack for staff working with timber called The Extra Yard. Paul Robertson, Jewson catergory development manager for timber and panel products, said: “We are delighted to have …

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The NBG Annual Conference returns

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On the 19-20th November, NBG is taking place in Glasgow and will see hundreds of delegates arrive at the Scottish Event Campus. Over the two days delegates will have access to exclusive deals, a first-look at new products and the opportunity to network with like-minded partners and suppliers from the …

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Dinner Dance triumphs as the merchant industry parties the night away

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London’s Grosvenor House Hotel was the venue for a fantastic night of dancing, networking and entertainment as the NMBS Dinner Dance brought the industry together in celebration of another great year. NMBS is the largest buying society for independent builders’, timber, hardware, and plumbing and heating merchants, and the annual …

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Cromar acquires Acrypol

Daniel Marshall Cromar Sales Director

Cromar Building Products Ltd have announced their acquisition of Acrypol Products Ltd. This is the first acquisition for the East Yorkshire Company that turns over £27 million, and by acquiring the ‘original’ waterproofing repair brand this is going to mean a big boost for Cromar. Acrypol was founded in 1986 …

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Chandlers Building Supplies shortlisted for six builders’ merchants awards

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Chandlers Building Supplies, renowned throughout the industry for its charitable outreach programme has been nominated for an incredible six awards at the forthcoming Builders’ Merchants Awards. This includes ‘Best Community Initiative’ for its charity football tournament with partner ‘Celeb FC’. The tournament and family fun day raised over £5,000 for …

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