Construction business activity growth was at a three-month low with new orders coming in at a relatively subdued pace. That’s according to the MARKIT / CIPS UK CONSTRUCTION PMI® UK, whose only real bright spot was a sustained rebound in civil engineering activity, which rose at the fastest pace since …
Read More »OX Tools UK joins the BMF
OX Tools UK is the latest supplier to join the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF). The company’s hand tool range was born in 1974 in Australia and launched under the OX brand in the UK in 2012. With extremely high quality products, a strong brand and competitive pricing, the range has …
Read More »Bull celebrates Cygnus alarm installation milestone
Bull Products has today announced that more than 60,000 of its renowned Cygnus Wireless Alarm Systems have been installed in construction sites across the globe. A major innovation in wireless emergency fire, first aid and intruder alarms for construction sites, the Cygnus Wireless Alarm System is the most successful and …
Read More »New Homes for Timber Window and Door Specialist Dale Joinery
Leading timber window and door specialist, Dale Joinery is celebrating after moving into not one but two new homes as part of its continued expansion. In addition to relocating to extensive new head offices at Shrivenham Hundred Business Park near Swindon, which has seen it more than triple its office …
Read More »Plumbworld Completes MBO From Grafton Group Plc
Online Home Retail Limited, an online bathroom products retailer based in Evesham, Worcs, has just completed a successful MBO. A team led by an original founder of the business, James Hickman, bought back the company from Grafton Group plc, a listed builders’ merchant. Online Home Retail Limited, trading as www.plumbworld.co.uk …
Read More »Torwood Scouts thanks Norbord for new flooring
A group of Falkirk Scouts has thanked Norbord‘s team at the Cowie plant for helping youngsters take to the floor for even more community activities. The 2nd Torwood Scout Group, based at the hall near Glenbervie golf course near Stirling, called upon Norbord to help with a flooring issue. The …
Read More »Counter-terrorism chief to speak at BMF Conference
Richard Walton, a former Commander at New Scotland Yard who led London’s Counter Terrorism Command both during the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the London Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012 is to speak at the BMF All-Industry Conference in Dubrovnik in June. Walton, who spent the majority of his thirty-year …
Read More »CEMEX uses 100% renewable electricity in 2019
The start of the new year sees CEMEX, leading building materials supplier, working in partnership with energy, services and regeneration group ENGIE, using 100% renewable electricity to all supplied sites. ENGIE has been providing electricity to over 150 CEMEX UK sites for over 10 years, also supplying gas to 33 …
Read More »Toughbuilt and Toolbank Exclusive Distribution Partnership
As of 1st January 2019, Toolbank have announced that they have been appointed as the exclusive distributor for ToughBuilt products in the UK and Ireland. They are said to be very proud to have this range on-board to complement their portfolio, and offer customers a great range of Saw Horses …
Read More »Covers to continue sponsorship of Alresford Rugby Club
Covers Timber and Builders Merchant has agreed to continue its sponsorship of Alresford Rugby Club during 2018/2019. The company, which is based on Prospect Road in Alresford, will support the Club’s operations with the Covers logo displayed throughout the Club’s grounds and clubhouse, and on their website. Mark Manley, Fixtures …
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