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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The Independent Builders Merchant Group is supporting a team for this year’s Pavestone Rally, the team will set off in a £460 London taxi brought from eBay. The charity rally sets off in September, its aim is to raise money for four charities and awards competitors with points for various …

Selco Builders Warehouse will be supporting Selby Town for the 2023-24 campaign when the first team will play at step six of the non-League pyramid in the Northern Counties East League Division One. Selco will be providing the club with free materials for planned improvements to the Fairfax Plant Hire …

Robert Price Builders Merchants donated timber to Wild Blossom Forest School, a nature-based learning social enterprise that aims to encourage a deeper connection with nature through activities, lessons and play. Open to kids of all ages during school hours, holidays, weekends and evenings, Wild Blossom Forest School focuses on education, …

Williams Trade Supplies Ltd hosted a constituency visit by Home Secretary Suella Braverman at its site in Fareham, Hampshire. The MP for Fareham was welcomed by Ray Stafford, Martin Brown and Alex Peacock from Williams and Brett Amphlett from the Builders Merchants Federation. As Mrs Braverman toured the trade counter …

The votes have been counted and verified for the BMJ Industry Awards 2023. The eventual winners will be revealed at the Gala Lunch at the Grand Connaught Rooms, Great Queen Street, London, on Thursday September 28th. To make sure you are there, go to https://bmjindustryawards.co.uk/tickets/ to book your tables and …

HighDrive by Height for Hire has revealed the consumer confidence in the building industry, in a survey of over 3,000 UK adults. The findings reveal that almost half of respondents, 48%, said they viewed the typical tradesperson as hard-working, while 21% considered them to be professional and 20% said they …