News

Jewson launches “slap it on, pass it on” campaign with Melanoma UK

Jayson @mr.london plumber 1

Jewson has announced its second year of partnership with Melanoma UK, launching a social media influencer campaign to encourage tradespeople to protect themselves in the sun. The ‘Slap it on, pass it on’ initiative, social media influencers working in the trades can be seen ‘slapping on’ sun cream to themselves …

Read More »

Marley says “construction workers are still failing to take precautions” from the sun

11961875 Marley social media asset 1

Marley has reiterated its message to construction workers in its long running “Safe in the Sun” campaign, its aim is to raise awareness about an important public health issue. The research, which was conducted by Nottingham University, revealed that those working outside for an average of seven hours a day …

Read More »

BMF announces ‘Bionic woman’ will speak at its conference

Claire Lomas 2

The BMF has announced that Claire Lomas the “bionic woman”, made headlines worldwide as the first paralysed person to walk the 2012 London Marathon, will be the keynote speaker at its conference which takes place on September 21. In 2007, Lomas’ life changed overnight following a horse-riding accident that left …

Read More »

Tarmac unveils its waste management specialist report

14388.001 Tarmac Landfill White Paper v9 front cover

Tarmac announced that it has launched a waste management specialist report which looks at the introduction of a mandatory digital waste tracking system and the impact of waste management. The name of the report is “Changing mindsets on aggregate reuse and recycling in the built environment” and it will also …

Read More »

Stelrad reports an increase in its revenues

062 sf stelrad ltd mexborough

Stelrad Group, a manufacturer and distributor of steel panel radiators, announces that it has had record revenues with an increase of 6.2% –  its statutory operating profit was also up 16% to £13.8m. The manufacturer reports that the examined financial period, which was between January and June 2023, although like-for-like …

Read More »

CPA’s State of Trade Survey finds “split in performance” in 2023

new cpa logo 1

The Construction Products Association reports that in its latest State of Trade Survey that 67% of heavy side and 64% of light side manufacturers cited “demand” as the key concern for sales. The survey found that in 2023 Q2, a balance of 47% of heavy side manufacturers reported that sales …

Read More »

May best month for timber imports in 2023

timber at port

Timber Development UK reports that May was the best month for timber imports in 2023, with volume growth seen across all major product categories. The import volumes of softwood, hardwood, plywood, particleboard, and engineered wood products were higher than in any of the preceding months of 2023. Timber Development UK’s …

Read More »

Talon launches social media competition

Talon manufacturing logo

Talon has launched its social media competition, with a selection of Talon products up for grabs. Entrants have the chance to win a full range of PipeSnug products and Black Hinged Clips, the competition will run on Talon Manufacturing’s official Instagram page @Talon.uk.   To enter the contest, just follow …

Read More »

SIG Roofing opens “flagship” branch in Luton

New Store Opening

SIG Roofing network announces it is opening a new “flagship” branch in Luton, it will have an improved breadth of stock, including the new solar offering. The merchant previously had a presence in Luton. However, SIG claim that its new branch is poised to offer an improved range and experience …

Read More »

JTD reports growth since joining h&b

JTD Yard

JTD Building Supplies reports it has had double-digit year-on-year growth and improved profitability, since joining h&b. The h&b development group offers small to medium-sized independent merchant businesses the opportunity to take advantage of its business support to grow, profitability and professionalism. Tony Sharkey, managing director at JTD, said: “When I …

Read More »