Worcester Bosch has announced the launch of its 2026 summer promotion. Running from June 1 until the end of August, the new campaign is designed to give back to installers across the UK by offering tiered rewards on all gas and oil boiler installations. To support installers during the highly …
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British sun protection brand Don’t ignore Cancer (DiC) has partnered with SIG Roofing and the leading skin cancer charity SKCIN to encourage roofers and outdoor workers to wear SPF every day. The partnership comes as the APPG on wellbeing warns that outdoor workers have a 60% higher chance of skin …
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Air conditioning manufacturer Daikin and local partner D.P.H. Darlington Limited have officially opened their new Sustainable Home Centre in Darlington. The official launch event on April 29 welcomed local tradespeople, homeowners, training attendees and industry partners, for live system demonstrations, guided showroom tours and introductory training sessions. The centre’s kitchen and …
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Selco Builders Warehouse has announced the York Road Project as the first finalist of its 2026 Community Heroes initiative. Set up in 2001 in Woking, Surrey, the York Road Project has since helped thousands of homeless people find a place to call home. It provides both short and long-term accommodation, …
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Stainless-steel product manufacturer, Pland Stainless, has invested in another Press Brake for its Leeds manufacturing facility. The new 3m machine now sits neatly alongside two existing Press Brake machines, a 4m and a 3m, which have been relocated to a new area on the shop floor to improve workflow. The …
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LKAB Minerals and Real Green Concrete have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), establishing a strategic partnership focused the development and supply of low-carbon, cement-free concrete solutions. With the industry working towards carbon-neutral concrete by 2050, this partnership will explore and develop solutions that help remove reliance on OPC while …
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The BMJ Industry Awards 2026 – the only merchanting awards that is decided by a popular vote – is now open for voting. The nominations and entries have been checked and verified, and the online voting portal can be accessed here. The industry is invited to make its choice from …
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Following the company’s official birthday in May, Grant UK is holding a 90s themed 30th Anniversary Celebrations Roadshow throughout June, July and August. Two display vans will be visiting merchant branches throughout England, Scotland and Wales. Grant UK’s Sales Team aim to bring 90s nostalgia to the doorsteps of lots of customers. …
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A new report by MRA Building Market Reports estimates the value of the UK market for decking materials at £174m in 2025, at Manufacturers’ Selling Prices (MSP). This is a substantial increase compared to its pre-pandemic level. Following an inevitable spike in demand in the early stages of the pandemic, …
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Figures published by the BMF (Builders Merchants Federation) in the Plumbing and Heating Merchants Index (PHMI) have highlighted the impact of price and volume on overall sales value in the first quarter of 2026. Total value sales in Q1 2026 were marginally lower than in Q1 2025 at -0.1% as …
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