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TG Lynes prioritises mental health

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Mental Health Awareness Week is taking top priority at leading heating, plumbing and air movement materials supplier TG Lynes, with colleagues being offered breakfast, tips on improving fitness and boxes filled with stress-busting goodies. TG Lynes, based in Enfield, is a long-time advocate of helping its people towards good mental …

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Grant UK adds new podcast episodes

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Grant UK has added two new episodes of its Net Zero Heating Show, the leading podcast platforms for heating professionals. In the two new episodes, Grant UK’s hosts are joined by one of the heating sector’s leading female figures to learn more about her career and in the other episode, …

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BMF shortlisted for four Memcom Awards

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The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has been shortlisted in four categories of the prestigious Memcom Excellence Awards, which celebrate innovation and creativity in UK Trade Associations and Professional Membership Organisations. The BMF is shortlisted for Best Trade Association, Best Celebratory Event – in recognition of the inaugural Top 100 Influential …

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NBG report highlights the role of digital channels

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The findings of a recent report have indicated the growing need for independent merchants to find the right balance between fulfilling in-person trade sales and providing support via digital channels. The new report from National Buying Group (NBG), Valuing Local Independent Trade Merchants in a Digital World, analysed the role …

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Russell Roof tile kicks off for mental health

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Pitched roof tile manufacturer, Russell Roof Tiles is again showing its support for Mental Health Awareness Week, which runs from May 15 to 20 2023. Stress, anxiety, and depression make up one-fifth of work-related illnesses, and it costs up to £100 billion annually. Construction workers are six times more likely …

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Aggregate Industries sets out net zero plans

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Construction materials supplier Aggregate Industries has published its strategy for its journey towards a net zero target. The business’ sustainability strategy, Building Progress for a Sustainable Future, sets out Aggregate Industries’ vision to become the UK leader of innovative and sustainable building solutions and its ambition to embed sustainability in …

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Keyline provides product for Maisie’s memory garden

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The Norwich branch of civils specialist merchant Keyline has supplied construction products to build a memory garden for a local couple following the passing of their 17-year-old daughter. The company donated 30 bags of cement for Maisie’s memory garden – a space which will give Dawn and Darrell Lossau somewhere …

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British Gypsum march makes charity money

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British Gypsum colleagues took part in CRASH’s BIG March event this year, to raise funds for some of the most vulnerable people in society. Together with colleagues throughout Saint-Gobain Interior Solutions, staff took regular walks to help the construction industry charity build vital spaces for those facing homelessness or receiving …

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M&J’s Direct buy makes five

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Independent Greenock-based builders merchant M&J has acquired GTI Direct in Dunoon, adding a 5th location to the group’s portfolio. GTI was established nearly 30 years ago as a UK-wide distributor of insulation, energy efficiency and carbon reduction eco products and in recent years has set up a timber and builders’ …

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Alloway Timber picks up Prestige merchant award

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Independent south-London and Surrey family-run builders and timber merchant Alloway Timber & Builders Merchants has won the Building Merchants of the Year award for London/South East 2023/2024, as part of the Prestige Awards. Corporate Livewire Prestige Awards recognise small and medium-sized businesses that have proven to be the best in their …

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