Four walkers from ForgeFix have completed a five day, 105-mile coast to coast walk from Whitley Bay to Bowness-on-Solway in support of Prostate Cancer UK, as part of the company’s ongoing ‘Screw Prostate Cancer’ campaign. Throughout the challenge at least one member of the team; Paul Simpson, James Blamire, Tim …
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Architectural hardware specialist Häfele UK and the Leicester Tigers Foundation brought together representatives from across the KBB industry on August 27 for an event exploring accessibility, inclusive design and what it means to create spaces that work for everyone. At the ‘Maximising the Value of Space Together: Through Design and …
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South West-based builders merchant, Bradfords Building Supplies, has strengthened its Plumbing & Heating offering with the opening of a new standalone branch in Barnstaple. The business now operates five dedicated Plumbing & Heating branches across the region, marking a significant step in Bradfords’ growth strategy across the South West. The …
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UK timber and panel product imports remained below last year’s levels during the first half of 2026 according to the latest statistics from Timber Development UK (TDUK). The combined volume of the UK’s main timber and panel product imports was 3.9% lower in H1 2026 than during the same period …
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Building materials supplier Huws Gray is set to launch Plant and Tool Hire services at its St Helens branch. The supplier has been rolling out its hire offering at existing branches across the country, with 88 sites now offering the service. St Helens, the latest branch to provide the service, …
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The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is launching an urgent appeal to raise £200,000 to ensure that they can continue to meet increased demand as they face one of the toughest years in their history. According to the charity the number of families reaching out for wellbeing support has increased by …
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The seasonally adjusted S&P Global UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) has indicated a sustained downturn in business activity across the UK construction sector, led by weakness in the residential building segment. The index, which tracks changes in total industry activity, registered 44.3 in August, down from 44.7 in July …
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The Pallet LOOP has announced a partnership with lime product manufacturer Lime Green. The new partnership will see Lime Green move its products onto The Pallet LOOP’s distinctive green pallets, supporting the recovery, repair and reuse of pallets across the construction supply chain. The company’s decision to adopt LOOP pallets …
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MKM has acquired NMSB’s builders merchant, creating MKM New Milton. The new branch will continue to be led by NMSB branch managers Matt Lock and Richard Froggett, along with the existing NMSB team. Investment is already being planned for the branch, with the expanded branch set to offer 12,500 square …
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Trade kitchen supplier Howdens is back with TradeFest: Better Than a Sale 2026, its biggest kitchen event of the year. Running from September 7, the event launches with a Trade Day at Howdens’s Watford Expo, featuring darts star Charlie Manby, the Talk Sport team, the FIX Street Team and the …
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