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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Toolstation are hosting a series of supplier days across their 52 stores in the UK this summer. Toolstation have partnered with DEWALT, Google, Einhall, Lueco, KitchenKit, Milwaukee and Tado who will be dispensing advice, giving away free products, offering goodie bags and running competitions. During these events customer will also …

Toolstation has joined forces with its sister company Travis Perkins, the UK’s largest distributor of materials to the construction sector, to support social enterprise Volunteer It Yourself who help young people learn vocational skills and to refurbish a youth club in Rugby. The partnership has transformed The Bradby Club in …

Kooltech is opening a new branch in Bar Hill near Cambridge which will create several new jobs in the area. The UK wholesaler and distributer of air conditioning, refrigeration and heat pump solutions opened the branch this week. Visitors will be given the opportunity to meet the new branch team …

Forterra has announced they are launching a Repair, Maintenance and Improvement range of bricks, produced at their factories in Lancashire and Nottinghamshire. The RMI range offers a selection curated from Forterra’s Butterley bricks. Renowned for their heritage appeal and authentic finish, they have been used in the construction of notable …