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Insulation supplier Knauf Insulation is planning to invest circa€200 million in a new state-of-the-art rock mineral wool factory for the UK market.  The large-scale facility will use cutting-edge, low-carbon electric melting technology,  and have an annual capacity in excess of 100,000 tonnes, Through this investment, Knauf Insulation will achieve two …

Damian Ransome, a learning and development manager at Travis Perkins Hire, is getting set to ride to as many as 80 locations across the UK, to fulfil the rules of the Brit Butt Tour, which sees motorcyclists undertake the challenge of visiting as many of those locations as they can …

Chandlers Building Supplies, and sister companies Parker Building Supplies and Fairalls Builders Merchants, is holding a charity five-a-side football tournament in support of Teenage Cancer Trust. The tournament is being held on Sunday 2, June at Tonbridge Angels FC, Tonbridge, Kent, and has seven teams already confirmed, including teams from Chandlers …

The Construction Products Association’s latest State of Trade Survey for the first quarter of 2024 showed a mixed performance for product manufacturers, with a seventh consecutive quarterly fall in sales for heavy side firms contrasting with growth reported by firms on the light side. Manufacturers’ forward-looking expectations were the strongest …

            UK offsite timber frame manufacturer, Donaldson Timber Systems (DTS), has increased capacity and boosted technical capabilities at its Oxfordshire factory, following an investment of more than £10m.  The investment in machinery and performance upgrades at the Witney site includes four state of the art …

Heating, plumbing and air movement materials supplier TG Lynes has invested in a UK-manufactured Tevva battery-electric truck to carry out local deliveries around the capital. Fully electric 7.5 tonne trucks are just entering mass production and there are only a few currently operating within London. Despite accounting for just two per …

The Unified Water Label Association has launched a manifesto to mark Water Saving Week, (13-17 May).  The manifesto outlines its aims, illustrating how the Unified Water Label is driving forward change, and supporting government objectives to use water efficiently. A positioning paper supports the manifesto with evidence on how the …

Builders merchant trade association, the Builders Merchants Federation has been working with members, the Department of Business and Trade, and the Association of British Insurers (ABI) to uncover the extent of difficulties obtaining trade credit insurance. A survey of BMF members confirmed that credit insurance is recognised as a valuable …

Builders merchant Travis Perkins is holding  trade open days today and tomorrow (May 14 & 15) to celebrate the refurbishment of its Warrington branch which has been trading for over 20 years. A new yard space gives the branch capacity to store more building, landscaping, and timber supplies. The warehouse …

The Chichester depot of Covers Timber & Builders Merchants is continuing its sponsorship of the city’s vibrant and inclusive Pride event for the third consecutive year. Taking place on Saturday 25th May, Chichester Pride promises to be a celebration of love and diversity, welcoming the LGBTQ+ community and allies for a …