MKM, the independent builder’s merchant, is putting power to proactively improve a building’s energy performance into the hands of installers and consumers with the release of its own U-Value Calculator. Users of the MKM U-Value Calculator, which helps to determine the rate of heat loss through a building’s envelope, …
Read More »Russell Roof Tiles invests £750,000 in time-saving innovation
Pitched roof tile manufacturer, Russell Roof Tiles, has invested over £3 million in the last two years in projects at its Lochmaben site that aim to increase its operational efficiencies, with a new ridge tile plant becoming the latest investment. The £750,000 major upgrade is taking place at the firm’s …
Read More »Forterra builds equitable opportunities for women
Forterra, is celebrating International Women’s Day (8th March) with HR Director, Shahbaz Idriss, who recently appeared in the Cranfield School of Management Women to Watch list. International Women’s Day recognises the achievements already made and the continued need to support women and underrepresented groups to have fairer opportunities. This year …
Read More »Encon Insulation & Nevill Long grow Fire Protection Centres
The Fareham branch of the independent distributor Encon and Nevill Long, is the latest to become a Fire Protection Centre, adding to the business’s growing network of fire protection branches. This latest development means nearly half of Encon’s nationwide branches are now dedicated centres, supporting customers on projects across the …
Read More »Builders are still buoyant despite inflation & cost of living fears, survey finds
Builders reveal a very limited impact of consumer price inflation and rising cost of living on their current and future workload according to a survey by largest group of independent builders merchants in Southern England. The extensive survey by the Independent Builders Merchant Group, IBMG, of small to medium sized builders reveals continued …
Read More »BMF completes Industry Forum speaker line-up for All Industry Conference
The BMF has confirmed that David Berry, Chairman of the Fortis Merchant Group and MD of C&W Berry, and Mike Ward, Territory Director UK and Ireland at Wavin will take part in the Industry Forum, at the BMF All Industry Conference, in Istanbul in June. An accountant by profession, David …
Read More »STARK Building Materials UK appoints new CEO
Following the announcement that Saint-Gobain Building Distribution UK has becomes part of STARK Group A/S, former CEO Mike Newnham has stepped down. Newnham has been replaced by John Carter. Carter has been working in the building materials merchant and distribution business for more than 40 years. He has worked his …
Read More »CRASH charity makes hospice accessible
Construction industry charity CRASH recently took on a project with Ashgate Hospicecare in North Derbyshire. CRASH helped the hospice build a brand-new entrance to their Grade II listed building. The new entrance meant people with accessibility needs could attend the hospices day services, without having to pass via the in-patient …
Read More »Grafton Group publishes 2022 financial results
Grafton had a successful year and is reporting a strong financial result ahead of market expectations. Despite macro-economic challenges in its markets, the Group continued to perform well with operating profit close to last year’s record result against a less favourable market backdrop. Operational Highlights Excellent performance in distribution businesses …
Read More »Jewson joins STARK Group
Jewson has joined STARK Group A/S as the acquisition, first announced on the December 12, of Jewson’s parent company Saint-Gobain Building Distribution UK, has been completed by STARK Group. Jewson has now joined one of the fastest growing merchants and distribution groups in Europe and a business completely focussed on …
Read More »