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It’s been an impressive year for staff that have been undertaking extra qualifications, winning awards alongside their devotion to the builders’ merchants industry.  The awards were presented at the prestigious Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants’ City and Awards Luncheon in London on March 19th. This year’s winner of the Galton …

The team at the Ridgeons branch in Nuffield Road, Cambridge has donated two wheelbarrows’ worth of Easter eggs to East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) in Milton. Ahead of Easter, branch colleagues and customers gave a variety of chocolate eggs for the children, young people and their families who depend of …

One of London’s most vibrant mixed-used developments has retrofitted Keraflo’s advanced electronic tank management system, Tanktronic, to help it take more precise control of its cold water storage and usage. Central Saint Giles in the West End was completed in May 2010 and is home to some of the world’s …

Providing efficient, effective and environmentally-friendly temperature control, Bosch Commercial and Industrial has launched its comprehensive range of residential air conditioning (RAC) solutions. The Bosch Climate RAC air conditioning units, suitable for new installations in domestic and small commercial properties, come paired with a comprehensive after-sales service. This comprises of five …

Bathroom specialist, Hudson Reed, is pleased to announce that it has received approval for its entire heating range, which includes its radiators and heated towel rails, to carry CE Marking. Being fully CE certified means retailers and their customers have the peace of mind knowing that all products within Hudson …

The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) is advising timber & builders’ merchants to be aware of sub-standard and potentially illegal imports of plywood entering their stock. The advice comes after the introduction of an updated monitoring and testing regime for TTF members, ensuring they are selling only products that conform to …

MKM Building Supplies has continued its nationwide expansion, this time cutting the ribbon on a 53rd branch. Becoming the builders’ merchant’s first branch in Shropshire, MKM Telford’s move brings 18 jobs to the town. MKM’s acclaimed product portfolio will be available at the new branch, staffed by a team of …

Activity in the UK construction sector slowed up in April, according to the latest IHS Markit Construction Purchasing Managers Index. Snow disruption contributed to the fastest drop in construction activity since July 2016. Markit said its construction purchasing managers’ index fell to 47.0 in March, compared to forecasts for a reading of …

The Mayor of Cambridge, Councillor George Pippas, officially opened the Ridgeon Group’s new flagship branch in Norman Way Cambridge, on Tuesday 3rd April, at an event attended by guests including members of the local community, customers and the Ridgeon family. The Mayor congratulated Ridgeons on its long heritage in Cambridge and …

MKM’s branch in Kirkcaldy has won top prize for ‘Excellence in Customer Service’ at a regional business award ceremony. MKM Kirkcaldy scooped the award at a special gala dinner for the Fife Business Awards, at the Glen Pavillion in Dunfermline. The Excellence in Customer Service award celebrates those businesses who …