The latest figures from the Plumbing & Heating Merchant Index (PHMI) report show total value sales for July 2025 through specialist plumbing and heating merchants were up +4.1% compared to July 2024. Volume sales dropped -2.1%, while prices rose +6.3% year-on-year. There was no difference in trading days. Month-on-month, July …
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MKM, the builders’ merchant celebrating its 30th birthday this year, has secured a 10-year lease extension on its site on Stoneferry Road, Hull. The agreement extends MKM’s total lease commitment at the 3.6-acre site to 21 years, underlining the critical role the site plays, including acting as the company’s central …
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Northern Irish builders merchant Murdock Builders Merchants has opened its first Murdock Home Centre at The Junction, Antrim. The Home Centre combines a full-service builders merchants branch with a retail-focused space for DIY enthusiasts and homeowners. The project has created 22 new jobs in the local area, and brings an …
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Radiator manufacturer Stelrad Radiators has been awarded a Gold Medal in the 2025 EcoVadis assessment. The EcoVadis Platform is designed to enable companies to manage their ESG – environmental, social, governance risks and drive impacts by guiding the sustainability of companies and supply chains. Participant companies can assess their performance …
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The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report, published in September, shows builders’ merchants’ total value sales in July 2025 were virtually flat (+0.1%) compared to July 2024. Value sales in July were +5.8% higher than in June. Month-on-month, volume sales were up +5.4% and prices were up +0.4%. All …
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Insulation specialist Actis has backed a call by NHBC chief operating officer, David Campbell, that a significant expansion of the housebuilding workforce is vital to to hit government targets. This is the latest warning from industry bodies, which also include Checkatrade and the Association of Project Managers, that strong investment …
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This October, STARK Building Materials, the UK builders’ merchants group, is opening its doors to anyone developing solutions that could help the trades and the wider building industry. The group is particularly interested in advances in building materials, construction methods, tools, and sustainable solutions that can help improve performance and …
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Travis Perkins Managed Services, suppliers of repair and maintenance services, has announced a new commercial relationship with the RHP Group. The two organisations will partner to support residents in RHP Group’s 11,000 homes across Richmond, Hounslow, Kingston and Spelthorne. TP Managed Services will supply RHP Group with materials for repairs, …
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Worcester Bosch, the manufacturer of home heating technology, is celebrating the first graduate from the Cecil Duckworth Apprenticeship Scheme. This summer sees Matthew Dutson, the first Cecil Duckworth Apprentice, successfully finish his four-year programme. Launched in 2021 in memory of Worcester Bosch founder, Cecil Duckworth, the scheme offered a four-year …
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Alsford Timber, the south-east England timber and builders merchant, has raised over £10,000 for charity, completing the “517 Miles Across Beaune” cycling challenge in September. The event was organised by Challenge Adventure Charities, who have been delivering purpose-driven cycling events since 1996 to raise money for charities chosen by participants …
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