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Chris Ashmore, the Director of Creative Murals and Portraits, specialises in creating unique murals for any wall or surface and has brought bespoke ideas to life in people’s homes and businesses all over the UK. He recently visited the Milton Keynes headquarters of tesa® UK, one of the world’s leading …

AkzoNobel has purchased the business and assets of Surrey-based Trade Paints. With three stores in Epsom, East Molesey and Sutton AkzoNobel takes its total number of Dulux Decorator Centres in the UK to 209. “These stores will make excellent additions to the DDC network,” said Alistair McAuley, Managing Director of …

A community-minded roofer was nominated as a ‘Local Hero’ for his inspiring acts of generosity for the National Federation of Roofing Contractors’ 2018 UK Roofing Awards, sponsored by SIG Roofing. John Davis of JD Roofing was recognised by staff at the SIG Roofing Wigan branch, who regularly hear about his …

Kent Blaxill has moved to new, larger premises in Barker Street, Norwich as they celebrate 180 years as a decorative and building supplies merchant in the East of England. James Park, Commercial Director, said “We are thrilled with the new site – it’s bigger than our previous site, with a …

12,000 ‘dominoes’ have weaved their way through Hull in a landmark event, and will now be donated to good causes. The special event – Dominoes – went ahead thanks to MKM Building Supplies as well as the help of 450 volunteers. 3.5 kilometres worth of autoclaved aerated concrete blocks sequentially …

Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) has announced the acquisition of EDP, a company listed on The London Stock Exchange.  EDP supplies sales analytics & CRM and ERP software, such as Vecta and Quantum, to merchants and other distributors.  The K8 ERP solution, developed by KCS, is widely used in similar markets, …

Selco Bulders Warehouse, part of the Grafton Group, has lent its support to a pioneering group which is using old shipping containers to fight homelessness in Bristol. Selco’s Bristol branch, on Sheene Way, is backing the organisation Help Bristol’s Homeless by offering building materials at vastly reduced rates. Help Bristol’s …

Royal Marines are enjoying new kitchens at their barracks in North Devon after Norbord, a leading wood panel manufacturer, answered an appeal for help on social media. Norbord and selected partners provided a makeover for three kitchens by donating new units produced at the company’s South Molton plant. Following the …

It is a hat-trick for Russell Roof Tiles, as the roofing tile manufacturer announces that it will once again be supporting Burton Albion for a third consecutive year. Following a successful two seasons of sponsorship, Russell Roof Tiles is supporting Burton Albion’s 2018 / 2019 season with the first game …

A warning by MPs that heat related deaths are likely to treble by 2050 has prompted insulation specialist Actis to reiterate its call for architects and specifiers to create homes which stay cool in summer as well as warm in winter. The warning, by the government’s Environmental Audit Select Committee, …