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Leading decorating and DIY specialist Leyland has opened the doors to its latest new store; the store, based at Belsize Park at 147-151 Haverstock Hill, was revealed to customers for the first time on October 15. Leyland now has 35 stores across London, more than any other DIY and decorating …

 Lords Group Trading Plc has appointed Steve Durdant-Hollamby as merchanting chief operating officer, with  from November 4 2024. Most recently divisional managing director at Genuit Plc (Polypipe), Durdant-Hollamby has 26 years of industry experience, having held leadership positions in major building material companies spanning across merchanting and manufacturing. In his …

Independent family-run North West’s builders’ merchants, Beesley & Fildes, will become a member of H&B Group from January 2025. Founded in 1820 by Robert Beesley, the company has grown from a single shop in Prescot, Merseyside, to a regional branch network serving a wide range of trades including civil engineering, …

With the first Labour Budget in 14 years due to be delivered in just two weeks, Allan Wright, MD at Civils & Lintels, is calling on the Chancellor Rachel Reeves to announce tangible moves to bolster the construction and housebuilding sectors. The government’s industrial strategy has been published, with construction …

Builders merchant Chandlers Building Supplies has launched a high street timber and landscaping showroom in the heart of Windlesham in Surrey. The showroom, which is now branded Chandlers, used to be known as Pennyhill Timber, and is open to the trade and public, with the retail team helping to raise …

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 …