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To celebrate the production of its 100,000th Forklift, Ireland-based manufacturer Combilift, is offering participants the chance to win the vehicle through a special competition. Combilift aims to raise in excess of €100,000, with every ticket sold helping UNICEF deliver urgent aid to children impacted by conflict and natural disasters and …

The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report, produced by MRA Research , reveals builders’ merchants’ value sales for Q2 2025 were up 2.8% compared to Q2 2024, and Volume sales were up 4.0% year-on-year, while prices came down 1.1%. With one less trading day this year, like-for-like value sales …

Made in Britain’s interview series, UnPacked, a spotlight segment dedicated to British manufacturers, has launched its second series. The series, hosted by broadcast journalist Matthew Stadlen, and delves into the processes behind how some of Britain’s products are manufactured, with each episode dedicated to a specific company or business, their …

Jewson  builders’ merchant, part of the STARK Group, has partnered with Quadient, a global automation platform, to roll out new Parcel Pending oversize smart lockers at its flagship branches in Luton and Farnborough. These new outdoor oversize trade lockers will provide customers with secure, 24/7 click-and-collect access for everything from small …

Timber and panel product imports saw a slight decrease in volumes during the first half of 2025 according to the latest Timber Development UK (TDUK) report. Total imports reached 4.76 million m³ in the first six months of 2025, down 2.9% from 4.90 million m³ in the first half of …

On September 19, 2025, the building materials sector will burst into colour as the industry celebrates Maddie’s Day. This sector-wide celebration encourages participants to wear yellow as a way of shining a spotlight on the opportunities and career paths the industry offers to young people. How to get involved: Wear …

KNIPEX UK has raised over £1,000 for construction charity Band of Builders  with a series of sponsored walks throughout July. The initiative, driven by staff from across the business, saw colleagues walking individually, with their dogs, or during office lunch breaks, to a total of 450 miles, the distance from …

Cemex UK has announced a partnership with The Pallet LOOP, moving towards more sustainable packaging solutions in the cement industry. From October 2025, the core range of Rugby Cement products bagged at Cemex’s flagship plant in Rugby will be delivered on The Pallet LOOP’s green pallets, designed for recovery, repair, …

Howdens, the trade kitchen supplier, has announced TradeFest 2025, launching exclusive deals and  giving tradespeople nationwide the chance to win a prize worth over £45,000. The prize includes a new van, and £8,000 worth of tools, plus road tax and insurance. Launching on September 8, customers will be automatically entered, …

Jewson, part of STARK Building Materials UK Ltd, was named Livery of the Year finalist at the Motor Transport Awards 2025. The truck design, chosen by Jewson’s drivers, forms a significant part of the business’s re-brand, which was launched in 2024, following its acquisition by the Denmark-based STARK Group in 2023. …