Managing director of shower manufacturer Triton, Lorna Fellowes, has announced she will leave the business after 23 years of service to take up a new role with head company the Norcros Group.
Read More »Huws Gray conquers the three peaks
A team of Huws Gray employees, family and friends have raised almost £5000 for Hope House Children's Hospice after hiking up the three highest peaks in Scotland, England and Wales.
Read More »Construction companies urge reduction in carbon use
More than 50 major companies, including builders merchant chain Travis Perkins, Saint-Gobain, Knauf Insulation and Worcester, Bosch, have united in highlighting to the Government the "major economic opportunity" offered by reducing carbon emissions from buildings.
Read More »Knauf Insulation supports Travis Perkins’ branch refurbishment
Knauf Insulation has been providing Travis Perkins with technical support, displays and tools for its newly refurbished flagship Northampton branch in an effort to raise awareness of whole house insulation solutions for the builders merchant's customers.
Read More »Microsoft’s former head of digital marketing signs for BMF Members’ Day
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has secured the services of a digital marketing communication expert for its Members' Day in September at Carden Park Golf Resort & Spa near Chester.
Read More »Howarth Timber fined after roofer plunges to death
Howarth Timber and Building Supplies has been fined for serious safety breaches after a labourer plunged more than eight metres to his death at the merchant's site in Tottenham, north London.
Read More »Twyford hits the jackpot
Bathroom manufacturer Twyford has secured a 12-month sponsorship deal with two-time Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) world darts champion Adrian 'Jackpot' Lewis, in an effort to raise brand awareness with installers, the trade and end consumers.
Read More »Encon proves happy to survey customer satisfaction
Insulation distributor Encon is launching an exclusive feedback scheme for customers of all its Encon Insulation and Nevill Long branches.
Read More »Howarth timber launches new online training academy
Builders' merchant Howarth Timber and Building Supplies has launched a new online training academy designed to improve the knowledge and skill base of the UK building industry.
Read More »Pochin wins award for ex-offender help
Midlands independent plumbing and heating merchant Pochin has won an award for its pioneering work giving ex-offenders and the homeless a chance to gain work experience and a reference to help in finding a job.
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