Plumbers merchant group Wolseley Group is launching Renewables Centre, a new nationwide initiative to support heating professionals in the renewables market. Offering a fully integrated solution, Renewables Centre combines accredited training, MCS-certified design, installation support, and access to high-quality renewable products, all in one place. It will operate as a …
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Builders merchant Northern Building Plastics’ held a two-day trade event at its new Hemel Hempstead super depot last week (15-16 April ) with a range of suppliers putting on product demonstrations and advice sessions. The Hemel Hempstead super depot marks NBP’s first physical presence in the South of England and …
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At present, the materials supply chain is functioning well and product availability is generally good, although several regions reported challenges with aircrete and insulation blocks and certain timber products, including CLS, carcassing and battens. That’s according to a statement made by the co-chairs of the Construction Leadership Council’s Material Supply Chain …
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A brand-new Iveco van worth £30,000 was the first prize in a competition from merchant buying group H&B, in partnership with key dry lining supplier Knauf Drywall. The promotion was available to all H&B merchant members nationwide, including the Development Group. To qualify, H&B member customers had to spend a …
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Sustainable wood-based panels manufacturer MEDITE SMARTPLY, has taken on the headline sponsorship and active participation in the 2025 Doddie’5 Lions Challenge – a 555-mile charity cycle across Ireland in support of the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. Managing Director Chris King will take on the endurance challenge, riding alongside over 50 …
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Rebecca Adlington OBE, Team GB’s successful female swimmer, will be the keynote speaker at the 2025 BMF All Industry Conference in June. Winning two gold medals on her Olympic debut in Beijing in 2008 at just 19 years old, Adlington also broke the world record for 800m. She became the first …
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The deadline for entry to the BMJ Industry Awards 2025 has been extended to MAY 12. You have just under two weeks to get your nominations and entries in for the only merchant awards programme that truly reflects the opinions of the industry, because it’s voted for by the people …
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Dave Castle has been appointed as the first chief operating officer at MKM Building Supplies. Reporting to CEO Kate Tinsley, Castle says: “I’m really looking forward to working with all of our Branch Directors and their teams, Central Support, Suppliers and Customers. It’s an exciting time as we look to …
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Worcester Bosch, the multi-tech heating manufacturer, has launched a new brand campaign aimed at guiding UK homeowners to find their perfect home heating system and restore heating harmony. The ‘Your Perfect Match’ campaign features new consumer research* by the company into British couples and their disagreements about when to turn …
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SIG Roofing won the ‘Marketing Campaign of the Year’ award at the Safety & Health Excellence (SHE) Awards 2025 for its ‘Take a Squirt’ initiative, promoting skin cancer awareness among roofing industry colleagues and customers. In 2024, SIG Roofing partnered with SKCIN, a charity specialising in the prevention and early …
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