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The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has announced the nominations for the Most Engaged Builders Merchant, a new Award which will be presented at the annual BMF Members Conference on September 18 at the Hilton Metropole in Birmingham. The Award highlights and celebrates merchants for their engagement with the BMF. The …

Werner, the access equipment manufacturer, is celebrating three years of its ‘Stepping Up to Safety’ campaign, a nationwide initiative aimed at raising awareness and improving safety for professionals working at height. Launched in 2022, the campaign offers a range of safety guides and practical advice, and has delivered guidance to …

Toolstation, part of Travis Perkins Group, has announced the appointment of Lakhvir Sanghera as its new managing director. Sanghera will be part of the Group’s leadership team and succeeds current managing director, Angela Rushforth, who is retiring after 10 years with the Group. Sangherawas previously finance, property & distribution director …

Little Miracles, a Peterborough-based charity, which supports families of children with additional needs, disabilities and life-limiting conditions, has received a donation of materials from a local Selco branch. The charity has been able to add an outdoor area to it’s garden room, part of the charity’s Peterborough head office, thanks …

Polypipe Building Products has pledged its support as an awards sponsor for the inaugural Plumber Awards, a new award created by the organisers of the Heating Installer Awards. Launched following demand from the plumbing community, the awards will also feature the Chartered Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering (CIPHE), which …

Data from the Mineral Products Association (MPA), show that concrete volumes hit a 62-year low in the second quarter of 2025, fuelling fears of plummeting business confidence. Ready-mixed concrete volumes dropped by 11.5% to just 2.7 million cubic metres in Q2 2025. Over the last four quarters (Q3 2024 to …

Manufacturer of products for professional plumbers, Instantor, has joined the Plumbing Heating Group (PHG). As a new PHG supplier, Instantor gains access to a network of merchant members who represent 276 branches, 248 plumbing and heating trade counters and 137 bathroom showrooms across the UK. Members include: BBS Plumbing & …

Family-run Avon Timber Merchants celebrated its 10th Annual Charity Golf Day at Stoneleigh Deer Park Golf Club, raising £10,000 for local charity Evelyn’s Gift. Bringing together suppliers and customers for a day of friendly competition and giving back, this year’s milestone event welcomed 26 sponsors and 76 participants. A total …

UAP Group Limited (UAP), the Manchester-based door hardware specialist, has been acquired by global security provider Allegion. UAP holds nearly 200 patents, trademarks, and registered designs, including for its Armasmart range, the industry’s first door hardware range to eliminate 99.98% of viruses, including COVID-19. Following the acquisition, UAP will report into …

Irish merchanting group Murdock Group has announced a strategic partnership with specialist construction supplier SDG, strengthening its footprint across Ireland. The partnership brings together the two family-owned businesses, allowing SDG to benefit from enhanced support and resources through the Murdock Group, which includes Murdock Builders Merchants, Brooks Timber & Building …