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The market for bricks, blocks and precast concrete products was worth over £2.1bn in 2017 and has grown by around 10% in value terms since 2015, and by almost 50% since 2012. This is the highest value achieved since just prior to the recession in 2007, and market value is …

FAKRO has reached agreement with Taylor Wimpey for a 3-year solus contract to supply its PTP-V PVC roof windows. Taylor Wimpey Divisional Head of Procurement and Group Supply Chain, Nick Dyke, commented; “After a full market review and trialling, we are very excited to be working alongside FAKRO as the leading …

In 2017, the market grew by 6%, with similar growth forecast for 2018. The under-floor heating (UFH) market has performed well, driven by good levels of commercial and domestic construction and RMI, and now accounts for almost 7% of the total UK heating systems sector. More recent growth can also …

Graham Plumbers’ Merchant has made changes to its successful loyalty scheme, The Plumbers’ Club, making it easier for members to qualify for – and redeem – rewards.  Focused on offering ‘quick wins’, rewards will no longer be reliant on meeting a sales target. Instead promotional periods are divided into quarterly …

BMCo Ltd continue on their expansion plan, opening Branch three in Rotherham. The new Rotherham Branch, located on Barbot. Ind Estate, Rotherham, is headed by recent new recruit Dean Crossland. Crossland will be supported by BMCo’s Regional Sales Manager, Ali Thomson and Regional Operations Manager, Steve Quigley. Duncan Thomson, Managing …

Leading East Yorkshire manufacturer Timloc Building Products has taken possession of its new, custom-built headquarters at Ozone Business Park in Howden. The company, which is part of The Alumasc Group PLC, joins national operators Warburtons, TNT, Image Data Group and DPD on the park, which is being brought forward by …

Independent builders merchant buying group H&B formally launched its TBG Development Group today (April 9th).   The TBG Development Group offers small to medium-sized merchants the opportunity to join a buying group where traditionally they may have been considered too small to participate.   The group offers a range of …

Fire tests from as early as 2014, showed cladding used on Grenfell Tower failed to meet the safety standards, a BBC investigation has found. The cladding used on Grenfell was Reynobond PE, aluminium panels containing a plastic filling, that were popular in cost-conscious council refurbishment schemes. While zinc cladding was …

This week’s long-awaited launch of the Department of Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy’s (BEIS) Boiler Plus initiative has been praised for its pragmatism by a leading industry spokesperson. Martyn Bridges, Director of Technical Communication and Product Management at Worcester Bosch, says that the government’s latest heating efficiency policy proves that …

Sydenhams are pleased to announce that they have acquired Tipadel Limited builders merchants based in Frome, Somerset. Tipadel, a single branch merchant, which includes ‘The Studio’ kitchen and bathroom showroom, began trading as Sydenhams on 3rd April 2018. Chris Carter, Purchasing Director of Sydenhams, said “We are very excited about …