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 …
Read More »2nd Horsham Scout Group latest D.W. Nye campaign winners
D.W. Nye’s Proud to be Local campaign was set up to support worthy causes, charities and groups in the local area. The builders’ merchant has already donated £1500 to three other community groups this year. 2nd Horsham Scout Group, which will be presented with £500, joined 4TheYouth, Holbrook Animal Rescue and …
Read More »British Steel manufacturer celebrates centenary
2019 will be a justified year of celebration for the team at Pland Stainless as they mark 100 years in British manufacturing. Established in 1919 on the same site, based on the Lower Wortley Ring Road in Leeds, the company has some exciting plans to reveal during the year that …
Read More »Covers Chichester donates wheelbarrows to animal charity
Covers Timber & Builders Merchants has donated four wheelbarrows to the Cat & Rabbit Rescue Centre in Siddlesham. The company, which is based on Quarry Lane, delivered the much needed items to the charity, which will use the wheelbarrows to distribute and carry supplies to the animals at the centre. …
Read More »Ibstock Brick recognised at Jewson Awards
Ibstock Brick has been recognised as the Best Overall Supplier at Jewson’s annual conference and supplier exhibition Jewson Live. The UK’s largest brick manufacturer picked up the award in recognition of ensuring continuity of supply despite experiencing record dispatch days. It also partnered with Jewson to market a brand new …
Read More »SANIPEX commits to fully supporting its Trade and Wholesale partners
SANIPEX UK is a manufacturer of both the BAGNODESIGN and AQUAECO brands and distributor of two exclusive Italian brands BOSSINI and Nicolazzi. In order to develop a high street identity for its manufactured products SANIPEX UK opened a number of retail operations, giving BAGNODESIGN a consumer and A&D sector identity …
Read More »Actis joins LABC technical roadshow
The Actis technical team will be off to Milton Keynes later this month to deliver a training session on addressing the performance gap with reflective insulation. The module is one of a number of topics being discussed at the latest LABC technical seminar, which also sees talks on acoustics, brownfield …
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