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General Building Plastics celebrates 35 years

General Building Plastics celebrates 35 years

General Building Plastics Ltd, supplier of high-quality PVC building products, is celebrating its 35th anniversary. Since opening its doors in 1990, the business has grown from a single branch to six locations across the Midlands, serving both trade and DIY customers. Matt Wedderkopp, CEO of General Building Plastics, said: “Reaching …

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Day Aggregates expands Battersea hub

Day Aggregates has launched enhanced waste management and muck away services from its newly developed Battersea facility

Day Aggregates has launched enhanced waste management and muck away services from its newly developed Battersea facility, supporting construction and infrastructure projects across South and Central London. The facility serves as a hub for the import of fully compliant, high-volume removal of non-hazardous soils and stones from construction sites across …

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PJH raises over £1,700 for Macmillan

PJH raise Over £1,700 for Macmillan

Employees at KBB distributor, PJH, have raised more than £1,700 between them through endurance challenges for Macmillan Cancer Support.. Katy Burns, PJH’s HR business partner for the North, along with her fiancé Royston, recently completed the 13.1-mile Macmillan Mighty Hike in the Lake District, in support of Macmillan Cancer Support, …

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Crown Paints’ golf day supports Mind

Crown Paints’ golf day supports Mind

Crown Paints has hosted a golf day fundraiser in support of its official charity partner, Mind, with around £20,000 going towards mental health initiatives across England and Wales.  The event took place at the Brocket Hall in Hertfordshire, where guests, colleagues and partners came together for a day of friendly …

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NI and wage rises hit apprenticeship numbers, say Wavin

NI and wage rises hit apprenticeship numbers, say Wavin

More than half (55%) of plumbers are struggling to hire apprentices due to wage costs and national insurance contributions, according to new research from plumbing and drainage manufacturer Wavin. Whilst wages and national insurance contributions was the most common difficulty cited by plumbers, half also find it difficult to find …

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Breedon acquires Tor Multimix

Breedon acquires Tor Multimix

Breedon, the construction materials group, has expanded its south west operations with the acquisition of Somerset-based Tor Multimix. Founded in Glastonbury in 2004, Tor Multimix, a family-run construction materials supplier, specialises in concrete, aggregates, screed and other products. General manager for South Wales & South West England at Breedon, Ian …

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The Pallet LOOP makes Supply Chain Excellence shortlist

Scott Pallets and The Pallet LOOP shortlisted for Supply Chain Excellence Award

Sister BSW Group companies The Pallet LOOP and Scott Pallets are both in the running for the Sustainable Materials Award at the 2025 Supply Chain Excellence Awards. The Supply Chain Excellence Awards recognise and reward organisations that demonstrate best practice in supply chain operations across the UK and Europe. Being …

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City Plumbing launches new solar hubs

City Plumbing launches new solar hubs.

City Plumbing has launched dedicated solar hubs across England and Scotland to help its installer customers get what they need for solar projects. The hubs offer a same-day collection point and a next-day national delivery service. The first solar hub opened in St Albans, with additional hubs in Salford, Sheffield, …

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Wolseley welcomes MP to Warwick HQ

Wolseley Group welcomes Matt Western MP

Wolseley Group welcomed Matt Western, MP for Warwick and Leamington, to its head office at Kingmaker Court in Warwick last week. During the visit, Western met with senior leaders and toured key departments, including Marketing, Digital, HR, and Health & Safety. The discussions focused on how Wolseley is evolving to …

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Drayton invests in touring training van

DRAYTON INVESTS IN NEW TRAINING VAN AHEAD OF NATIONWIDE TOUR OF MERCHANTS

Drayton, manufacturer of heating controls in the UK, has unveiled its new mobile training van that will embark on a tour across the country this year. The purpose-built van will offer training on Drayton’s range of products, including the Digistat range, valves range and Wiser smart heating control on board …

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