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Knauf Insulation has entered into a long term contract with Veikua, which will see £10 million invested in a new glass cullet processing facility, next to its manufacturing plant in St. Helens.

Jewson has announced the return of Building Better Communities for 2017, the competition where deserving causes and tradespeople that make a difference in their local areas can win a share of a £250,000 total prize fund.

Oswestry building products merchant General Buildings Plastics is running a free demonstration day for building trade professionals and keen DIY-ers looking to improve their flat roofing skills.

Over 200 veterans, along with their carers and partners, enjoyed a ‘night to remember’ when they attended 100: A Tribute to Dame Vera Lynn, thanks to a £10,000 donation made by civils and drainage solutions supplier Keyline.

Rudridge will be supporting the managing director of a long standing customer, who is raising awareness for the Prostate Cancer Research Centre, by helping him to raise funds for the cause.

Covers in Chichester has raised £332 for Aldingbourne Trust by taking part in the charity’s Wear It Green Day.

Talent Development is the BMF’s new leadership and team development programme to help builders’ merchants to grow existing and future leaders. 

A new six-week induction programme launched by Champion Timber has been designed to give new employees a great entry into the industry. Not only will it give new recruits the product knowledge needed, but will teach them about the milling, sourcing and sustainability of the Scandinavian timber supplied by Champion.

Enabling customer orders to be fulfilled with maximum efficiency, the Geberit Group has expanded the capacity of its logistics centre in the southern German town of Pfullendorf, investing around 40 million Euros in its storage, order picking and dispatch operation.  

Cowal Building & Plumbing Supplies has bought Reddance Building Supplies in Dalry in Ayrshire, strengthening it's position in Western Scotland.