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 Following the news that Troy (UK) Limited, the network and distributor of tools and maintenance supplies, is in administration, buying group NMBS is offering immediate support to both independent merchants and suppliers within Troy’s member community. Chris Hayward, NMBS CEO explained: “With almost 40 years of trading and a strong heritage …

In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week (February 10-14 2025), roofing manufacturer IKO PLC has announced a new partnership with SIMIAN. This collaboration will equip the next generation of roofing professionals with premium training materials and real-world experience, helping to address the industry’s growing skills shortage. Apprenticeships play a crucial role …

Selco Builders Warehouse has marked National Apprenticeship Week by committing to delivering 500 apprenticeships for its colleagues by 2030. The leading builders merchant has delivered a number of innovative apprenticeship programmes in recent times, ranging from Rising Stars for its colleagues working in branch, Driver Academy for team members wanting …

Demonstrating that modern technology can work effectively and in tandem with older buildings, Cromford Mills has reintroduced waterpower to its historic site – thanks to a new turbine, water wheel, and advanced, flexible heat pump technology from Vaillant.  Working with the team at Vaillant and as part of ongoing restoration …

A new study by Markel Direct has highlighted the loss of earnings construction workers experience due to injuries sustained whilst at work. The survey, which asked over 300 tradespeople, who had experienced workplace injury, about the impact of workplace injuries and illness revealed that half of respondents had lost income …

PJH and Fibo have announce they are in partnership, from February 2025. PJH will be supporting Fibo’s distribution across England, Scotland and Wales as its exclusive new distributor. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in PJH’s ongoing commitment to providing an even greater choice of high-quality, stylish, and practical bathroom solutions. …

Huws Gray has demonstrated its commitment to the next generation of tradespeople having donated kits of additional tools to 35 apprentices who are training with Mears Group, a leading provider of housing maintenance services. The two companies have a long-standing partnership that extends over 15 years, during which time Huws Gray …

Bond It has achieved a major milestone in its drive for increased sustainability; the business has been officially and independently certified as carbon neutral. Dean Morgan, managing director at Bond It, commented: “Bond It remains committed to achieving ever greater levels of circularity and sustainability. This commitment stems not only …

Paintwell, the deorators’ merchant that bought Kent Blaxill in November 2022, has been bought out of administration by the family-owned decorators merchant chain Brewers Group. The company had been owned by  private equity firm Cairngorm Capital, which also owns builders merchant group IBMG, and National Timber Group. The deal with …

National Buying Group has appointed Stephen Harrison, formerly CEO of Forterra plc, as its new Non-Executive Chair, succeeding David Szymanski, who retired at the end of last year. Harrison has over 22 years’ experience in the building products sector, having having led Forterra from 2012, steering it through a divestment …