This summer, a team from James Hardie will be taking part in The Three Peaks Challenge in support of The Cancer Support Centre in Sutton Coldfield. The challenge, set to take place on 12th September will see ten team members climbing the highest mountains in Scotland (Ben Nevis), England (Scafell …
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The Mineral Products Association Scotland (MPAS), has welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to align the newly devolved Scottish Aggregates Tax (SAT) with the UK Aggregates Levy for 2026–27. Scottish quarries produce up to 30 million tonnes of aggregates each year for use in infrastructure, public works and housing, with some …
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Stark Group’s climate targets to reach net zero by 2050 have been officially approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). In 2021, Stark Group became the first distributor of building materials and among the first 20 Danish companies to have its 2030 climate plan approved. The company aims to …
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Building materials supplier Travis Perkins, has opened a new branch in Salford. The new Greater Manchester site on James Corbett Road, Salford, includes a Hire service, an on-site Benchmarx Kitchens & Joinery showroom, extended yard space and improved vehicle access. James Parton, branch manager at Travis Perkins Salford, said: “We’re …
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Builders merchant Selco Builders Warehouse has donated 10 multipurpose toolkits to an environmentally friendly project in Wokingham that teaches young people DIY skills by making bird boxes from scrap wood. The merchant’s Reading branch donated the toolkits to the Eco Skills Learning Centre in Arborfield. The tool bags are packed with …
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The BMF (Builders Merchants Federation) has been shortlisted in three categories at the Memcom Excellence Awards, which recognise innovation and creativity in UK Trade Associations and Professional Membership Organisations. Alongside its nomination for Best Trade Association, the BMF is also shortlisted in the Best Membership Support category and for the …
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Builders merchant chain MKM Building Supplies has launched the UK’s first 100% recycled, fully recyclable bulk bag. Developed in partnership with Centurion Industrial Packaging, the new MKM bulk bags are made entirely from recycled polypropylene, including the stitching and labelling, offering a market-first solution that minimises landfill, helps customers cut waste …
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Devon independent builders merchant Inter-Line Building Supplies raised £4,245 for a local hospice charity when it took part in a Lorry Pull at Torquay United FC. TUFC members of staff joined forces with the merchant and sponsoring suppliers Siniat by Etex, Mannok, VELUX, BMI Redland, Knauf Insulation, Sika and Bays …
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Welsh Builders merchant Robert Price Builders’ Merchants have raised £2000 for the Lighthouse Charity hosting over eighty customers, suppliers and staff at the inaugural Robert Price charity golf day. Players from throughout the industry joined together for a Texas Scramble competition at Tredegar Park Golf Club in Newport, South Wales. …
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A 10 strong team from Toolstation took on a gruelling Tough Mudder challenge on July 5 at Belvoir Castle in Grantham, to help raise funds for its charity partner, Macmillan Cancer Support. The event saw the team tackle over 12 obstacles over a 5km course at the Belvoir Castle course …
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