Kitchen manufacturer Wren has supplied the BBC home renovation series, DIY SOS, for a second time as it returns for its 35th series this September. Across six new episodes, the DIY SOS team will once again bring volunteers, local tradespeople and businesses together to create life-changing spaces for people and …
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Linnell Bros has begun construction on an 11,700 sq ft extension to its mill in Silverstone, marking a significant investment to boost capacity and efficiency. The family-owned timber merchant is expanding its purpose-built site sited one mile north of Silverstone to better serve its trade and public customers. The new steel …
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Grant UK has announced its sponsorship of FC Chippenham Youth Under-11s Galaxy Girls football team, continuing the company’s ongoing commitment to support local communities and the next generation. Following the success of its Kick the Carbon Grassroots Community Sustainability Programme, Grant UK is continuing to work closely with local schools …
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Friday the 25th September 2026 saw the return of the BMJ Industry Awards lunch, taking place this year at the Hilton bankside in London. The BMJ Industry Awards shine a light on the incredible brands, merchants and hard-working individuals from across the builder’s merchants sector, all truly deserving of their …
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Building materials supplier Huws Gray has announced that its Fleetwood branch will now offer Plant and Tool Hire, becoming the 87th site now providing the service. The Plant and Tool Hire offering is being rolled out at existing branches nationwide, with the Fleetwood site, located on 1 Kilbane St, providing …
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The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has won the Best Trade Association Award at the Memcom Excellence Awards. The Memcom Awards, which recognise innovation and creativity among UK Trade Associations and Professional Membership Organisations, attract a huge number of entries from a diverse range of organisations, and the BMF faced stiff …
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Kitchen supplier Benchmarx has achieved its 20th anniversary fundraising target, raising more than £20,000 for Alzheimer’s Society in a special clay pigeon charity shoot. The event, held at Purdey at the Royal Berkshire Shooting School in Reading, was organised by Benchmarx Kitchens & Joinery in conjunction with Travis Perkins and …
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Setcrete, a manufacturer of floor levelling compounds and ceramic tile adhesives, has agreed to become a Company Partner of national construction charity, Band of Builders (BoB). In addition to financial support for the charity, Setcrete will supply products for projects being undertaken by Band of Builders, which include renovations, extensions …
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Independent builders merchant Merritt & Fryers has appointed Paul Hetherington MBA FIoD as non-executive chairman of its board. The appointment follows the completion of a management buyout by managing director Rachel Fryers, a transaction that saw Fryers grow her shareholding from one percent to sole ownership of the business. Fryers …
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Bathroom manufacturer SONAS Bathrooms has commenced operations at its new Redditch warehouse, offering bathroom retailers and more than 90% of merchants across the UK next day delivery on orders placed by 1pm. The service replaces the two to three day delivery window for UK customers when orders were fulfilled from Ireland. The …
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