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James Burrell Builders Merchants have again posted an impressive set of results for the year to October 2018. This strong financial performance has led to a growth in both turnover and profitability with turnover now exceeding £64m. On top of this, strong cash generation has enabled the business to further …

Natural Cement are delighted to have become supplier members of the Builders Merchants Federation. The company manufactures a range of mortars and grouts based on a unique natural binder which has been in use for over 200 years. The products are used for Concrete Repairs, Waterproofing, Damp Proofing, Screeding and …

 Dulux has launched a new partnership as part of its Colour of the Year 2019 initiative. The joint venture with author and broadcaster, Fearne Cotton, is designed to help homeowners embrace colour in their home. The collaboration with the TV personality will also help professional decorators communicate the best use …

Voting for the BMJ Industry Awards closes next Friday! Simply head to the BMJ Industry Awards page and cast your vote for those in the industry you believe are the best and brightest. Votes are limited to 30 per company, per category, to ensure everyone has a fair chance no …

Leading builders’ merchant Howarth Timber & Building Supplies has expanded its nationwide network with the recent launch of its new branch in Chester, bringing the total to 32. The branch, located at Broughton Works on Chester Road, has previously been trading as Springfields Timber, but is now formally trading as …

Lakes, the leading manufacturer of innovative showering spaces, is the first to introduce new fully-recyclable packaging, designed to reduce its impact on the environment. After months of research and development Lakes’ new product packaging is now 100% eco-friendly. Lakes’ commitment and focus to improving its impact on the environment is …

Whether you’re a kitchen hero or a cooking novice, Howarth At Home’s latest social media competition is offering the chance to cook up a storm with chef Peter Sidwell at Keswick Cookery School. No purchase is necessary to enter the competition, which will be running across all Howarth At Home …

Builders merchants’ trade association the Builders Merchants Federation  has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, ahead of his Spring Statement to Parliament tomorrow (March 13th) to lobby for more flexibility in the rules governing the Apprenticeship Levy. In its letter, the BMF urged Philip Hammond to use his Spring …

Ahead of Parliament’s meaningful vote this evening on Prime Minister Theresa May’s proposed deal with the EU, the UK’s logistics industry has reminded politicians that a No Deal Brexit would break her promise made in January 2017 to keep trade as frictionless as possible. Representatives of the UK’s leading logistics …

Wilsonart UK, part of the world’s largest producer of laminate worktop and panelling products has enjoyed three days at Inspire – the supplier event hosted by Benchmarx, the kitchen and joinery arm of Travis Perkins. The Benchmarx Inspire Event, held at ANEC, Stoneleigh, Warwickshire from 5th – 8th March, showcases …