Civil engineering product manufacturer Wrekin, alongside its subdivision Geoworks, has opened a new customer experience centre. The Civils Hub, adjacent to Wrekin and Geoworks’ headquarters in Lichfield, offers users an opportunity to get hands-on with a full range of ductile iron, steel and geosynthetic products. As well as displays that …
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Pro Tiler Tools is set to host its ‘Biggest-ever” Tiler’s Trade Day, Building on the success of last year’s official Northampton headquarters launch Taking place on Friday 31 July, the free event will welcome professional tilers, contractors, suppliers, manufacturers and industry partners from across the UK for a full day of …
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Four new Freemen were admitted to the Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM) at a ceremony at Cutlers’ Hall on July 2. The new members are: Owen Thorogood of PPW Ltd, Andrew McLellan of JW Grant Ltd, David Pattison of Robert Price Builders’ Merchants Ltd, and Andrew Griffiths of Boys & …
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Voting has been extended in the BMJ Industry Awards 2026 – the only merchanting awards that is decided by a popular vote. You now have until JULY 24th to make your choice, and cast your vote for your favourite company, person or brand. The online voting portal can be accessed …
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The BMF (Builders Merchants Federation) has announced the six companies nominated for the BMF Training Company of the Year 2026. The shortlisted companies, nominated by the BMF’s regional managers, are Lawsons (Whetstone), MD O’Shea & Sons, MGM Timber (Scotland), Pagets Builders Merchants, Robert Price Builders Merchants and Tippers. BMF CEO …
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Huws Gray Group and Professional Game Referees (Pro Ref) have agreed a new two-year extension to their partnership. As official kit sponsor for the 2026/27 and 2027/28 football seasons, the Huws Gray Group logo will feature on the matchday and training kits of referees, assistant referees and VAR officials across …
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The Lighthouse Charity has published its 2025 Impact Report, highlighting the charity’s key achievements in 2025. The report includes details the role of the charity’s caseworkers and highlights the £2.7m of leveraged support gleaned from external sources, including funding from other charities and ensuring people are accessing their statutory benefits …
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Snickers Workwear has announced a new charity partnership with Band of Builders. The partnership will see Snickers Workwear and construction charity Band of Builders work together on a range of initiatives designed to raise vital funds and support for construction workers and their families facing challenging circumstances. The brand will …
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Oxfordshire-based bathroom company VitrA has unveiled the first of five Experience Centres opening across the UK in 2026. The initiative will strengthen the brand’s showroom presence across key regions, including the South East, Midlands, North West, and Scotland. The first showroom, A&S Fenner, in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, opened June 29 2026. …
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The biggest concern for construction remains housing, according to the latest Statement from the co-chairs of the Construction Leadership Council’s Material Supply Chain Group; BMF CEO John Newcomb, and Construction Products Association CEO Peter Caplehorn. According to the statement demand for new homes has slowed as consumers become more cautious, with mortgage …
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