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Toolstation and CT1 have announced a new prize draw, giving Toolstation Club members the chance to win a bespoke work shed built by craftsman Simon Bowler and construction company Elwood Enterprises. To enter, customers must be a member of the Toolstation Club and spend £50 or more on CT1 products within …

Timber doorset manufacturer JELD-WEN has announced that relocation of it production machinery to the company’s new facility at Bessemer Park in Sheffield is now well underway. The new manufacturing facility, which will be fully operational later this year, forms part of the company’s long-term strategy to strengthen its UK manufacturing …

Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s announcement of the Your First Home scheme has been welcomed by builders merchants and suppliers, many of whom have been campaigning for stimulus for the housebuilding market since the general election. The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) says the scheme will provide a welcome boost for the building …

Welsh independent builders’ merchant LBS Group has reported increased sales and profits for 2025, continuing to outperform a challenging market while investing in its people, branches and customer service. The fourth-generation family-owned business, headquartered in Ammanford, recorded turnover of £91.8 million for the year ended 31 December 2025, up from …

Supplier of personal protective equipment Arco, has announced that global investment firm H.I.G. Capital has acquired the business, marking the beginning of a new chapter in Arco’s 140-year history. The transaction represents a significant investment in Arco’s future, providing the capital and strategic support to expand its capabilities and further …

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has selected Construction Supply Chain AI company Alrik as its exclusive partner for its new Transport Management Business Services category. The AI platform can be used to plan, price and track deliveries in one place, designed to replace phone calls and spreadsheets with a single …

Wren Kitchens and Bedrooms has taken delivery of the first 20 of 70 new Isuzu N75.190(E) trucks. The specialist demountable box bodies, designed by Wheelbase Engineering, have been purpose-built for multi-drop home deliveries, maximising the payload capacity of the 7.5-tonne N-Series. Each features ancillary lockers for the storage and transportation …

Shower and tapware manufacturer Methven is marking its 140th anniversary by reaffirming its commitment to water-saving innovation. Originally founded in 1886 as a brass and iron foundry by Scottish born George Methven in Dunedin, New Zealand, Methven began manufacturing taps in 1896, acquired UK tapware brand DEVA in 2007 and …

Building materials distributor Lords saw revenue for the six months ended June 30 2026 remain stable, according to its unaudited interim results. The group reported revenue for the Period remained at £232.1m (H1 2025: £232.1m), with contributions from new merchanting branches and CMO offsetting weaker underlying demand in end markets.  Group like-for-like …

Lighting is becoming a more important part of how homeowners expect their spaces to look and function, according to new research from architectural hardware supplier Häfele. The Häfele UK Homes for Living report found that 17% of homeowners planning improvements intend to invest in new decorative or functional lighting, showing …