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The Encon Group, an independent distributor of building solutions, announces it has joined the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. The move represents the distributor’s commitment to reducing accidents in the workplace, this is in keeping with the company’s ethos of “Raising the Standard” – investing in a RoSPA …

CCF, a drywall and ceiling product distributor, announces it has invested in a sustainable fuel source to cut carbon emissions across its delivery fleet. The distributor will be using hydrotreated vegetable oil to make deliveries, the move to a more sustainable fuel source is part of its commitment to reduce …

Toolstation announces it will be participating in the Tough Mudder challenge to help raise money for its charity partner, Macmillan Cancer Support. The event consists of 13 obstacles over a 5km course; the team must overcome icy water, extreme mud, fire, electricity and rope climbing – it is being held …

Band of Builders announces it has helped Chris Chappell, a former builder, who has been left using walking aids and a mobility scooter after a multiple sclerosis diagnosis. The condition left Chappell unable to carry out routine tasks until the band of builders stepped in to install a new accessible …

Bradfords has announced it is supporting the Somerset County Cricket Foundation, the festival was the culmination of 18 regional qualifiers, in which 116 teams competed. The South West part in this year’s Bradfords Community Cup Final had 230 children take part, they competed to take home trophies across two tournaments. …

IBMG builders merchant branches has raised over £16,700 for charity in one day at its charity golf day, which was for the Teenage Cancer Trust. The charity event was held at the East Sussex National at the end of June. The day welcomed 160 guests who formed 36 golf teams, …

The BMF, the Builders Merchants Federation, has said it is disappointed at the High Court ruling which supports the expansion of London’s ultra-low emission zone. The high court ruled against the challenge brought by the boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Harrow and Hillingdon, and Surrey County Council, it found that the …

Hertfordshire-based builders’ merchant, Brookers, is celebrating 15 years of successful partnership with National Buying Group (NBG) this summer, with the business reflecting on the benefits of shared experience and expertise from like-minded independents. Brookers is a family-owned trio of builders merchants and homeware stores in Hitchin and Stevenage, with its …

MKM has teamed up with plant and machinery company MHM Group to offer fusion powered generators as part of its Tool and Plant Hire offering. MHM’s MG 6000 SSY-Eco generators, which are designed to minimise air and noise pollution on construction sites, are being launched as a hire product for …

Jewson Partnership Solutions (JPS), a public sector building materials supplier, has donated £10,000 towards the development of a brand-new support centre for women in Scotland, which opens later this year. The Connect Hub from Simon Community, based in Glasgow, will serve as a unique and groundbreaking facility for women at …