Branches of builders merchants RGB Building Supplies, BuildIt, CRS Building Supplies, and Grant & Stone Build, part of IBMG, have launched the Community Landscaping Challenge, offering £2,000 worth of landscaping materials to support a project that will make a real difference in their area. It mirrors a similar challenge launched …
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Plumbing and drainage manufacturer Wavin is taking its roadshow WaVan back on the road to visit 25 City Plumbing branches across the UK. The tour started in Chorley on 1st July and runs until the end of September. A second phase will cover branches in Scotland later in the year. It …
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Timber supplier Premier Forest Products is to restarting timber operations at its 10-acre Croespenmaen site following the closure of SDL Sawmills. The phased restart will see a number of former SDL employees return to work as operations are progressively re-established. Premier Forest, which leases the site, and sub-let it to SDL, …
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Worcester Bosch is celebrating its 1 millionth Greenstar 4000 boiler coming off the tracks at its distribution centre. First launched in 2021, Worcester Bosch credits the success of the Greenstar 4000 to the merchant and installer communities, whose continuous hard work, feedback and trust have supported the range. Manufactured at the …
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Ventilation manufacturer Airflow have announced a new partnership with bathroom distributor Ideal Bathrooms. Under the distribution partnership, Ideal Bathrooms will stock and distribute a selection of Airflow ventilation products through its showroom network nationwide, making it easier for bathroom retailers, merchants, installers and contractors to source ventilation products alongside bathroom products from a …
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Northumberland plumbing and heating engineer, Rob Wilson of Gas Wizard, is heading to Miami after winning a World Cup trip thanks to Polypipe Building Products and Plumb Centre. Wilson won the experience after purchasing PolyPlumb Enhanced plastic fittings through his local Plumb Centre, and entering a competition via PlumbPro – …
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Air conditioning manufacturer Daikin welcomed 45 Year 5 pupils from Meadow Green Primary School in Wythall to its Birmingham Training Academy on July 13, giving the children a chance to explore science and engineering outside the classroom. The visit is part of Daikin’s commitment to supporting education and building stronger connections …
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Building materials distribution conglomerate SIG wants to improve its operating profits to £50m by the second half of 2028. It plans to save £100m via a combination of business simplification, disposals, business improvement and working capital optimisation efficiency drive as the market continues to struggle. In a trading update the …
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The BMF (Builders Merchants Federation) has been shortlisted for the Best Trade Association Award for the second consecutive year in the Memcom Excellence Awards. The Memcom Awards recognise innovation and creativity in UK Trade Associations and Professional Membership Organisations. Best Trade Association is one of two Memcom category nominations the …
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New findings from Workhouse Creative Agency’s Built for the Trade report has revealed that much of today’s trade marketing is failing to connect with audiences. The report found that 86% of tradespeople say brand content can influence purchasing decisions, but only half believe brands are getting it right. The research, …
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