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Year on Year Total Builders’ merchant value sales were up 8.4% in January 2018 compared with January last year, lifted by one additional trading day. Landscaping (+14.5%) was strongest, with Ironmongery (+12.0%), Plumbing Heating & Electrical (+10.7%) and Kitchens & Bathrooms (+10.3%) also doing well. Five categories grew more slowly, …

Independent builders merchant James Burrell has announced it will open a new branch in Morpeth this summer following a £1 million investment. The site, which is located in Coopies Lane Industrial Estate will offer a full range of high quality building and timber products as well as landscaping and roofing …

British Gypsum is pleased to announce it has once again been named a Business Superbrand. British Gypsum, part of the Saint-Gobain group, is the UK’s leading manufacturer of interior lining systems. With over 100 years experience in plaster, plasterboard and ceiling solutions, the company produces a multitude of innovative and …

Pasquill recently held its third annual awards evening, to celebrate staff excellence across the business. The ceremony was held at Woodland Grange in Leamington Spa. Awards categories included: Design Centre of the Year, Operations Branch of the Year, Outstanding Contribution to EHS, Outstanding Contribution to Pasquill, Innovation, Newcomer of the …

Covers Timber and Builders Merchants is delighted to have agreed to sponsor Chichester Rugby Club for another season.

Chandlers Building Supplies announces the Construction Industry Helpline, run by the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity, as its charity focus for the coming year.

Sink company Astracast has gone into administration at a cost of 42 jobs.

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) is building on its successful first two years at UK Construction Week in 2016 and 2017, by hosting its own branded BMF Pavilion again at this year’s exhibition, with an increased floor area and hub for visitors. The show takes place at the NEC in Birmingham from 9-11 October.

RGB Building Supplies marked its first year of being part of the Bodmin community on Tuesday 6th March by inviting local residents, and those that work in the trades, to enjoy a free celebratory breakfast and view the renovations that have recently taken place.

A Nottingham six-year-old with autism has been surprised with the delivery of more than £1,000 worth of building materials to help build an outdoor spa, thanks to a leading UK builders merchant.