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Q2 sales for builders merchants were at their highest since July, according to the latest sales figures from GfK's Builders Merchants Panel, released today by the Builders Merchants Federation.
Read More »Whizz-Kidz charity benefits from Briggs and Travis Perkins donation
Builders band plumbers merchant group Travis Perkins plc has teamed up with fleet suppliers Briggs Equipment to provide a brand new van, worth £20,656, for Whizz-Kidz, a charity dedicated to improving the lives of children with disabilities.
Read More »BMF promotes merchant employment opportunities for youngsters
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has launched a new careers website to promote the wide range of employment opportunities offered by merchants and building materials suppliers.
Read More »International Timber receives highest sustainability rating from WWF
International Timber has been awarded the highest sustainability score in a new report from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
Read More »Skills shortage forcing UK building firms to turn down business
Two thirds of small UK building firms are being forced to turn down business due to a lack of bricklayers, carpenters and plasterers, new research has revealed.
Read More »“Too many hairdressers and not enough bricklayers” claims LGA
Britain's construction skills shortage is down to the UK training too many hairdressers and not enough bricklayers, the chair of the Local Government Association's Housing Board has claimed.
Read More »Travis Perkins invests in CPS and PTS staff training
City Plumbing Supplies (CPS) and Plumbing Trade Supplies (PTS) have announced a major investment in the training of its staff as the Travis Perkins owned businesses aim to improve standards of knowledge and customer service.
Read More »Lawsons reaches Paris for charity
Builders and timber merchants Lawsons have taken part in a cycle ride to Paris to raise money for their chosen charity, Macmillan Cancer Support. It is part of a companywide initiative to raise enough cash to support a Macmillan nurse for a year.
Read More »AWMS puts merchant support team on the road
Alumasc Water Management Solutions (AWMS) has formed a new Merchant Support Team to offer a unique level of support for customers.
Read More »Ridgeons waves goodbye to employee of 11 years
Independent timber and builders merchant Ridgeons, has wished an employee from its Lowestoft branch a happy retirement after almost 11 years of service.
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