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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, …

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 …

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 …

Genuit Group plc has announced the acquisition of Davidson Holdings, a portfolio of leading UK-based plumbing and water efficiency brands. The transaction brings Cistermiser, Keraflo, Salamander Pumps and Talon into Genuit’s Sustainable Building Solutions (SBS) business unit. Chief executive officer of Genuit Group, Joe Vorih, said: “We are delighted to …

Huws Gray Building Supplies & Solutions branding will now appear on perimeter boards at away matches for Rangers and Celtic football clubs. Following the company’s recent rebrand, this initiative brings Huws Gray into view of thousands of football fans across Scotland, reflecting its ongoing support for local communities and involvement …

The Haldane Group, the Northern Ireland based builders’ merchant, welcomed senior representatives from the Bank of England’s Monetary and Financial Policy Committees to its Newry headquarters as part of a regional policymaker outreach visit. Huw Pill, chief economist, executive director for monetary analysis and a member of the Monetary Policy …

Toolstation has announced an update to its existing loyalty programme, Toolstation Club, which will see more benefits announced to support its members. On October 1st, Toolstation introduced an additional tier to its loyalty programme, the Toolstation Trade Club, designed to reward its most valuable customers with enhanced offers, aiming to …

Against a challenging backdrop, sales at Welsh independent builders and plumbers merchant group LBS increased to £89m for the year to December 31 2024. However, despite improving its sales performance, pressure on margins continued, although net assets increased to £37.6m, thanks to a focus on long-term growth, increasing market share …

Wolseley Group has partnered with Haier HVAC Solutions, a global leader in smart energy and connected home innovation. The partnership builds on Wolseley Group’s growing investment in the renewables market, expanding Wolseley’s renewables range and improving access to low-carbon technologies for UK installers. From October, Haier’s range of renewable products …

Coventry-based Lawton Tubes, the copper tube and fittings supplier, is donating more than £1,000 of copper tube towards a project by installer charity Warriors of Warmth. Warriors of Warmth are a team of installers that work around the country providing free plumbing and heating, on a wide mix of projects, …