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Liverpool builders’ merchant Sovini Trade Supplies has opened two new depots as part of its latest expansion. The Aintree-based company, part of the Sovini Group, identified Eccles and Ellesmere Port as it’s the best locations for its next outlets.   The new Eccles store is located on the Lyntown Trading …

Independent Lancashire builders merchant C&W Berry’s yard was featured in the final journey of one of its regular customers. The hearse carrying the coffin of regular customer Simon Briggs passed around the builders merchant’s yard on its way to Charnock Richard crematorium. Management and staff even stood in tribute as …

Independent merchant buying group H&B has made executive board changes, resulting in a new chairman and managing director   Nick Lander has been appointed chairman, replacing Peter Buttle who had been chairman since the group’s formation 21 years ago. He will chair the H&B board as well as help to …

Charcon Hard Landscaping, a division of Aggregate Industries, has successfully completed a significant delivery of over 4,500m2 of paving to the construction phase of Broadway Plaza in Birmingham. More than 3,500m2 of Appalachian flag paving, a uniquely formulated granite aggregate, was supplied by Charcon to provide a top-quality paving solution …

Kingsfold builders’ merchant D.W. Nye is hosting a free Demo Day on Thursday 20th September. The event will be an opportunity for local customers to meet leading manufacturers of DIY equipment and building supplies over a free breakfast. The Demo Day will include a series of demonstrations from world-class providers …

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 …