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Forticrete, the leading manufacturer of concrete roof tiles, architectural masonry, walling and cast stone, has launched a new website to provide customers with an enhanced online experience. The website, www.forticrete.co.uk, is more user friendly and provides customers with easy access to information and case studies about its extensive range of concrete …

While the call by Dame Judith Hackitt for products to be tested within a system is aimed at improving building safety, the principle should apply to other construction components, believes insulation specialist Actis. Its UK and Ireland technical director, architect Thomas Wiedmer, says testing products within a wider system – …

Howarth Timber’s Wakefield branch is preparing to relaunch in October, with a full week of special events including competitions and exclusive offers for both the trade and public. While the branch will remain open during the refurbishment, it will showcase its new look with an exciting week of celebrations between …

To celebrate their 20th Anniversary, AJW Distribution are launching their first networking charity event on Saturday 15th September. The aim of the event is to create a yearly event where we can raise as much money as possible for our chosen charity. This year we have supported Headway Cambridge & …

bricks from London Reclaimed Brick Merchants’ appeared this week in a promotional video ahead of the prestigious Ryder Cup international golfing tournament. LRBM supplied the official Ryder Cup video producers with 160 Plain Gault bricks which were used to support four canvases that revealed portraits of each of Team Europe’s …

South-west builders merchants Bradfords has extended its partnership with Exeter chiefs, the current Rugby Union Premiership champions, following a successful match sponsorship in 2016-17 and shirt sponsorship last season. Bradfords are also taking on the individual sponsorship of Chiefs’ star and England back Henry Slade. The Chiefs can trace their …

West London-based Lords Builders Merchantshas bought fellow h&b buying group member Kings Langley Building Supplies Limited (KLBS Ltd). KLBS Ltd operates from three sites in the home counties – Kings Langley, Aylesbury and Watford – and has been owned by Jim Rance and his wife Marie since  1978. This acquisition …

South Coast Building Supplies, member of independent builders merchant buying group  h&b, has joined the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF). Formed in August 2008, South Coast Building Supplies is now one of the leading independent merchants operating across Dorset and Hampshire.  With 75 members of staff, the company currently trades from …

The BMJ Industry Awards is returning for 2019 to celebrate the very best brands, merchants and people at the heart of the builders’ merchants sector. This year the Showroom category has been split into two: Merchant Kitchen and Bathroom Showroom of the Year and Merchant Showroom of the Year, while …

Following AFC Yorkshire’s recent move to their new home at Wombwell Recreation Ground, Barnsley, local tradesman will be coming together this weekend to carry out a ‘DIY SOS’ style makeover on the club’s heating and hot water system. Thanks to John Powney from Love your Plumber, who organised the heating …