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Eurocell, manufacturer, distributor and recycler of window, door, conservatory and plastic building products; has been shortlisted in this year’s National Recycling Awards in the Manufacturer of the Year category. The awards, held in association with specialist magazine Materials Recycling World, celebrate best practice and innovation in the UK waste and …

As the principal distributor for Wilsonarts Synergii offer throughout Ireland and Northern Ireland, Potter Cowan has been stocking the Wilsonart UK Synergii worksurface for over a year and is enjoying record growth with the brand. Potter Cowan is Ireland’s leading trade-only kitchen product and component distributor operating from its three …

Selco Builders Warehouse has opened its 62nd branch, and second in Leeds, on Roundhay Road, marking another milestone in the company’s fast paced expansion. The branch further strengthens Selco’s presence in Yorkshire, where it already operates on Elland Road in the city, as well as Bradford and York. This latest …

The British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installation (BiKBBI), confirmed today that bathroom manufacturer VitrA has become the latest premium KBB brand to support the organisation. VitrA is part of the Eczacıbaşı Group, one of Turkey’s most prominent industrial groups, and was founded in 1942.  VitrA has been supplying …

Gibbs & Dandy is saying “cheers” to its loyal customers this month with a pub voucher for those who spend on orders collected from branch in April. The national builders’ merchant will be bringing this popular campaign back for round 2, offering up to £100 in pub vouchers when account …

Golden Houses Development are proud to announce that their founder and managing director, Monika Slowikowska, has won the prestigious Inspirational Individual Award 2018 in the National Federation of Builders (NFB) Awards, 2018. The awards were presented at a celebratory dinner held at the Belfry Hotel and Resort in Sutton Coldfield …

A group of staff, suppliers and customers from heavy building materials supplier Keyline are gearing up to take on the challenge of cycling from its Dumfries branch to its Inverness depot in aid of Prostate Cancer UK. The route, which covers over 300 miles, will see the team leave Keyline …

It is forecast that in 2050 the oceans will contain as much plastic waste as fish. The first indications are already visible today: animals are perishing after ingesting plastic; microplastic is being found in many species of fish. On this basis, Kaldewei have joined forces with WWF working with their …

As falls from height remain the highest cause of workplace accidents, leading access equipment provider, WernerCo, is issuing a warning that anyone failing to follow correct procedures could face a hefty fine or even a prison sentence. According to Health and Safety Executive (HSE), in the UK 40% of working …

Visqueen has developed an initiative to develop a more prosperous and structured working relationship with the trade. The new Visqueen Specialist Centres enable builder’s merchants to become recognised specialists in Visqueen’s product solutions across 4 key areas – masonry, structural waterproofing, gas and damp protection. Merchants will be recognised as …