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Sandtex Trade research has revealed the top trending colours amongst different age groups and that 95% of people deem the paint on the outside of the property important when looking to purchase a new home. The research also revealed that one in three homeowners had no idea that it is …

Toolstation invited Charles Wiltshire, 8, to its Dartford store and surprised him with a personalised Toolstation t-shirt. The superfan was invited to the store with his dad, where he served customers, met Toolstation employees, collected the latest Toolstation catalogue and received some DIY tools. Craig Oliver, Toolstation’s business development manager, …

CCF announces it has upgraded its vehicle fleet to offer a more efficient and reliable service to its customers across the UK. The distributor has invested in 70 new fuel-efficient delivery lorries with an increased capacity from 26 to 32 tonnes. The new fleet has a Direct Vision Standard 3-star …

Marley, a roof systems manufacturer, is reiterating the message that all outdoor workers should protect themselves from the harmful effects of UV rays. The manufacturers “safe in the sun” campaign has been running since 2004 and this year contractors have the chance to enter a prize draw to win £500 …

Sourced Franchise research shows that work has started on £55 billion worth of new-build homes in England during the 2022-23 financial year. The research shows that there was 137,800 starts in England, a 1.4% decline from the previous year but it remains the second highest number of starts since 2018. …

Rockwool has restructured its sales team to create 10 new roles, they will each have their own dedicated area of the UK. The manufacturer has also invested in new vehicles and has expanded its Trade Range collection of easy-to-fit, non-combustible thermal and sound insulation. Thermal Cavity Insulation Slab 32 and Thermal …

Building materials manufacturer Etex has bought UK insulation producer Superglass. Superglass Insulation has 200 employees and operates a factory in Stirling, Scotland. The aquisition will expand Etex’s activities in the UK and complement the European sales and production network of its insulation division, which includes glass mineral wool and extruded polystyrene …

Glenigan’s July Construction Review shows that planning approvals declined by 29% and project-starts are down by 26%, this is down 42% compared to last year. The report also found that main contract awards also fell, 32%, when compared to the preceding three months, this is also 30% lower compared to …

Travis Perkins Supply Chain colleagues took part in the London Royal Parks walk last week to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support, they raised a total of £2,500. The merchant has raised enough to fund 75 nursing hours, helping the charity’s mission to provide physical, financial and emotional support to …

Selco Builders Warehouse has helped Bewsey Lodge Primary School convert its conservatory into a classroom. The merchant, which has a branch on Milner Street in Warrington, provided the materials for the conversion, including building sand, board adhesive, plasterboard and skim bead. Vicki Leach, teach and PTA chair of Bewsey Lodge, …