Bathroom distributor PJH has marked the first anniversary of its flagship Wolverhampton Distribution Centre with a three-day VIP showroom event. The anniversary event gave guests the opportunity to explore the dedicated showroom within PJH’s 205,000 sq. ft. distribution centre, as well as the opportunity to see the latest Spring/Summer 2026 …
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Russell Roof Tiles welcomed inspection managers from the National House Building Council (NHBC) for an interactive training session to help address the UK’s house-building skills shortage. Thirteen NHBC managers visited the Russell Roof Tiles’ Burton on Trent factory, touring the production facility, observing how Russell Roof Tiles are manufactured and …
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Daniele Moretti, general coordinator of 4BILD, an Italian building materials distribution network, will share his organisation’s experience across Northern Italy at the BMF Annual Members Conference in September. The 4BILD system has a strong focus on sustainability and service innovation. The company manages and transforms construction and demolition waste, supporting …
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Barnsley based Naylor Group was featured on the BBC TV’s The One Show on 21 April. Chief executive Edward Naylor was interviewed about the use of Artificial Intelligence within the company’s plastic pipes business. Since 2024, the company, which makes around 30 million meters of pipe a year, has been using AI to optimise …
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Samac Fixings, as part of an ongoing relationship with the Colchester Institute, have made a number of donations to the college’s Wood Occupations Department for use in hands-on learning. The donated materials will give students experience with the kinds of products and practical tasks they are likely to come across …
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Universal Wood Products has been sold to an Employee Ownership Trust, with all of the management and factory staff on board. Managing director Martin Cossington said the move was the best option for the future of the business whilst keeping the ethos and incentives for the present staff and management. …
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Radiator manufacture Stelrad has announced the ’90 second challenge’ as part of its 2026 Training Van tour to celebrate the company’s 90th anniversary year. The challenge invites installers to fit a TRV and lockshield valve onto a mini radiator within 90 seconds to win special 90th Anniversary giveaways and all …
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Mapei UK has acquired new warehousing and offices as part of its continued expansion. The new hub, named the 02 Distribution Centre, is located at Titan 10, Bilston, near Wolverhampton and spans over 260,000 sq. feet. Mapei’s Midlands-located warehouses will continue to transfer to the 02 location during 2026 as …
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Builders merchant Jewson, part of the STARK group, has launched the next stage of its landscaping campaign for 2026 with its latest landscaping competition. Following the success of last year’s competition, Jewson has introduced three different categories: outdoor living, driveways and sustainable choices. Entries can be made from April 23 …
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In celebration of Earth Day 2026, workwear manufacturer PULSAR has launched their Recycle and Reward Scheme. Partnering with recycling specialist MYGroup, the scheme encourages wearers to return used high-visibility workwear, giving garments a second life while earning rewards. Participants who recycle their items will receive a 20% discount on new …
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