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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 …

Beesley & Fildes Ltd has announced the official opening of its new Landscaping Centre in Mickle Trafford, Chester. The centre offers a range of premium materials, expert advice and displays from suppliers including Digby Stone, Pastorelli, Kilsaran, Marshalls, Addagrip, Whitakers Garden Centre, ACO and more. James Beesley, commercial director of …

Builders merchant group Travis Perkins has announced its half year results for the 6 months to June 30 2025. According to the report, group revenue declined by 2.1%, driven primarily by operational challenges in the early part of the year. Trading conditions in the majority of the Merchanting segment’s end …

OBM, Otford Builder Merchants, invited over 50 leading suppliers, customers, and industry experts to their 3rd Annual Trade Day, dedicated to networking, product innovation, and charity support. Held in support of the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA), the event welcomed guests with a complimentary breakfast and lunch, and offered visitors …

The BMF (Builders Merchants Federation) has announced the companies shortlisted for the BMF Supplier & Distributor Member Engagement Award 2024 and the BMF Service Member Engagement Award 2024. The Awards recognise the vital role suppliers and service members play within the building materials industry. BMF Supplier Member Shortlist: Azpects Limited …

Dewalt has sponsored Band of Builders to help complete a deceased father’s unfinished renovations to his Norfolk family home. When electrician and father-of-six Shaun Fletcher took his own life on Christmas Eve, leaving his home renovations unfinished, Sarah Fletcher turned to national construction charity Band of Builders for help to …

The EU has confirmed that its Entry/Exit Scheme (EES) is to go live on 12 October, according to Logistics UK. Logistics UK, the UK business group, represents logistics businesses, with members from the road, rail, water and air industries, as well as the buyers of freight services. Josh Fenton, policy …

The National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has welcomed the launch of the Government’s new Small Business Plan, a step the group claims shows ‘real intent to support construction SMEs’. The Small Business Plan outlines the governments intention to tackle late payments, including the practice of cash retentions, which NFRC …