Builders and plumbers merchant chain Travis Perkins is planning to create a new distribution centre in Coventry. British builders’ merchant Travis Perkins has announced plans to open a new facility.
Read More »Michelmersh completes Freshfield Lane brickworks expansion
Brick manufacturer Michelmersh Brick Holdings has completed the expansion of its Sussex-based Freshfield Lane brickworks, which will increase manufacturing capacity by six million bricks.
Read More »Dale moves to new headquarters as sales and merchant network grows
Timber window and door manufacturer Dale has moved to new purpose built offices following a successful 2014, which saw the company record growth in sales and merchant customers.
Read More »JCB launches Teletruk designed for builders merchants
Members of the Builders Merchants Federation, including the entire BMF Board, were present for the launch of the new JCB Merchant Master Teletruk at JCB World Headquarters in Staffordshire.
Read More »Construction activity set to rise but skills concerns remain – CPA
Construction activity rose for the seventh quarter in the fourth quarter of 2014, according to the Construction Products Association's latest trade survey, with further growth expected in 2015.
Read More »Builders merchants sales dip
The latest figures generated by Gfk's Builders Merchants Panel shows total sales in Q4 2014 decreased on the previous quarter due to the change in seasonal trading.
Read More »ABC Depot director receives Young Entrepreneur of the Year nomination
North London based builders merchant ABC Depot is celebrating after its managing director was nominated for the Young Entrepreneur of the Year at the upcoming Asian Voice Political and Public Life Awards.
Read More »Keyline reaches £1m charity milestone for Prostate Cancer UK
Specialist civils distributor Keyline, part of Travis Perkins, is celebrating having raised £1 million for its charity partner Prostate Cancer UK.
Read More »Pinnacle Consulting and Ridgeons support GOSH
Independent builders merchant Ridgeons has teamed up with construction recruitment specialists Pinnacle Consulting to raise vital funds for the Badger Ward at Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital.
Read More »Jewson extends partnership with Isuzu
Jewson will be continuing its official partnership with Isuzu, which will see the Jewson Isuzu DMAX Rally Team competing in the Britpart MSA British Cross Country Championship (BCCC) for the 2015 season.
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