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Welsh independent family-run builders merchant Robert Price Builders’ Merchant, has bought Willis Westcott Monmouth Ltd, one of three branches of roofing supplies specialist Willis Westcott. The acquisition does not affect Willis Westcott Worcester Ltd and Willis Westcott Stroud Ltd which will continue with the current owners, trading as usual. Willis …

Independent builders merchant the Builders Merchant Company has appointed Andrew Mackenzie and Laura Baxter of Begbies Traynor as joint administrators. The merchant, which has its headquarters in Scunthorpe, and branches in Rotherham, Goole and Hull was the subject of a winding up petition last month. Administrators were appointed after attempts …

Northern Irish quarrying and mineral processor Kilwaughter Minerals Limited is to be acquired by the Saint-Gobain group. The acquisition has been forwarded to the Competition and Markets Authority with closing of the transaction expected in the first half 2025. Kilwaughter, named as one of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies for the third …

Superglass has unveiled its new marketing campaign, featuring a brand film with Kevin McCloud. The campaign underpins the company’s position as a market leader and pioneering manufacturer of glass mineral wool products, made from up to 84% recycled glass, designed for use in the built environment. This is a matter …

A national construction charity is marking this year’s World Mental Health Day by renewing its efforts to signpost tradespeople and construction workers to places where they can get support for their mental health. This is made all the more important in the wake of the devastating collapse of major construction …

Travis Perkins Managed Service colleagues organised and took part in a mixed netball tournament at the Benham Sports Centre to raise money for its charity partner Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity. The tournament involved 10 teams, who played over 23 matches throughout the day and raised over £8,000 …

Housebuilding will be high on the agenda at the BMF All Industry Conference in Barcelona next June, with keynote speeches from  Jennie Daly CBE, Chief Executive of Taylor Wimpey plc and Neil Jefferson, Chief Executive of the Home Builders Federation. Daly has been CEO of Taylor Wimpey, one of the …

Plumbers merchant Plumb Centre, part of the Wolseley Group, has opened a new branch in the centre of Swindon, Wiltshire. The new state-of-the-art trade counter, on the Elgin Industrial Estate, was opened by local Mayor, Councillor Imtiyaz Shaikh, who said: “I was delighted to officially open Plumb Centre Swindon. It’s …

National builders’ merchant Jewson has launched its first Transport Hub, at its Craigentinny branch in Edinburgh, which will deal with all customer deliveries for Edinburgh and the surrounding areas from 6am every day. Customers can continue to place orders online, over the phone or in store from any of Jewson’s …

UK imported timber levels rose in July for a second consecutive month, according to figures released by timber trade organisation TDUK.  Imports for July, the latest month for which data is available, were higher than in July 2023. Import volumes grew by 0.5% in June 2024, followed by 2.9% in …