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TG Lynes’ solar system saves equivalent of 1,500 trees

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The solar PV system at the Enfield base of the heating, plumbing and air movement materials supplier was switched on two years ago. TG Lynes have revealed the solar PV system has so far saved 25,129.03 kg of carbon. Andrew Ingram, managing director at TG Lynes said: “The investment in …

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BMF’s Istanbul Conference raises £26k for charity

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BMF’s conference Gala Dinner has raised £26,235 for the British Heart Foundation and the Turkey and Syria Earthquake appeal. John Newcomb, BMF CEO, said: “I am unbelievably proud of the generosity of our conference delegates. Huge thanks to everyone who helped us achieve his fantastic sum for charity.” The Gala …

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Robert Price helps primary school make bird boxes

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The Builders Merchants donated 20 lengths of timber to Llantilio Pertholey School, which helped them make 60 bird boxes. The students had been learning about their “Saving the World” topic, which sparked an interest in increasing the wildlife around the school grounds with bird boxes. The school was unable to …

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Selco introduces “Hedgehog Highways” campaign

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A builders merchant has started a “Hedgehog Highways” campaign after introducing a new product designed to help boost hedgehog numbers. Selco Builders Warehouse is playing its part in trying to secure the future of the UK’s hedgehogs by stocking Supreme Pro Hedgehog Hole Gravel Boards across its 75 stores, and …

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Plumbing & Heating Merchant Index report finds total revenue up

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The latest Plumbing & Heating Merchant Index report shows that total value sales in April 2023 through specialist plumbing and heating merchants were up 2.6%. Sales in April were 20.5% lower than March and volume dropped by 19.1% with prices down by 1.7%. However, total sales between February 2023 and …

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Builders Merchant Index report finds sales down by 12.7%

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Builders Merchant value falls according to the latest Builders Merchant Building Index report. The report shows that sales are down by 9% in April compared to the previous year. However, the Renewables & Water category is the strongest performing margin with an increase in sales of 55.4% In total, sales …

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Stelrad achieves gold status with Supply Chain Sustainability School

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Stelrad Radiators is celebrating becoming a gold level member with the Supply Chain Sustainability School following their engagement and commitment to continuous improvement in sustainability. The Supply Chain Sustainability School, which launched in 2012, is a free learning environment, upskilling those working within, or aspiring to work within the built …

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JB Kind hosts charity event at Burton Albion Football Club

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JB Kind are hosting an 80s themed charity Disco Dinner at Burton Albion Football Club to raise money for their local branch of Mind. The disco dinner is being held on September 29 and will include a three course dinner, disco, games and a raffle. The company set up a …

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McDaids implements digital trading system

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Bathroom, plumbing and title merchant, McDaids, has implemented K8 Trader from Kerridge Commercial Systems as its new digital business management system so they can improve efficiencies and deliver greater customer service in store and online. K8 trader is its comprehensive cloud-based solution for small to medium sized businesses. Having used …

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Keystone Group announces sponsors of SkillBuild 2023

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The contest has support from four companies within the Keystone Group: IG Masonry Support, Keyfix, IG Lintels and Keystone Lintels. Each brand will not only be lending their name to the competition, they will provide their industry-leading products to ensure entrants are well equipped to showcase their skills. “We are …

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