Travis Perkins has relocated its Oldham branch to a bigger and better location on Featherstall Road North where, along with its Tool Hire service, it will be even better equipped to serve the needs of local trades. The move demonstrates Travis Perkins’ ongoing commitment to delivering for its customers by …
Read More »BMF CEO warns budget will threaten recruitment and growth
The Building Merchants Federation (BMF) CEO, John Newcomb, has voiced concerns over the Budget’s impact on small and medium-sized merchants. Newcomb’s response follows government announcements of new revenue-raising measures, which, while anticipated, have sparked worries over increased operational costs. “We fully expected this to be a difficult budget for our …
Read More »Instantor receives 2024 Gold Standard Winner as one of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies
Instantor has again been acknowledged as one of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies, after receiving the 2024 Gold Standard Winner accolade at a recent awards evening. The programme, run by Deloitte, recognises privately owned companies who are operating at the highest levels of business performance. The 2024 award marks the fourth …
Read More »Oxford United squad surprise local primary school
Baxi has supported pupils from an Oxfordshire school, Pegasus Primary, giving them the chance to join the Oxford United Men’s team 2024/25 squad photo. Des Buckingham and the entire Men’s Team squad, along with the Sky Bet League One Play-Off Final trophy, surprised the group of year 5 children with …
Read More »Lords acquires 90% stake in Ultimate Renewables Supplies
Lords has acquired 90% of the issued share capital of Ultimate Renewables Supplies Limited (‘Ultimate Renewables’) for a total net cash consideration of up to £646,000. Established in December 2022, Ultimate Renewables, which is based in Bicester, Oxfordshire, provides a full design and commissioning service to installers and independent merchants …
Read More »Dulux celebrates 200th ‘Let’s Colour’ project with Volunteer It Yourself
Dulux, the UK’s leading paint brand, is celebrating completing its 200th ‘Let’s Colour’ community project with social enterprise Volunteer It Yourself (‘VIY’). To mark the occasion, Dulux’s Senior Leadership Group, featuring many of the top leaders in the business across all functions in the UK and Ireland including the Management …
Read More »Racing driver Hamilton to speak at BMF All Industry Conference
Nicolas (Nic) Hamilton, who overcame cerebral palsy to achieve his dream of becoming a professional racing driver, is the latest speaker to be announced for the BMF All Industry Conference in June 2025. Born with cerebral palsy that affected the movement of his leg muscles, Hamilton was told that he …
Read More »VELUX Group partners with the Tour de France men’s and women’s cycling events from 2025
The VELUX Group becomes official partner of the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes with Zwift for the next three years. These prestigious cycling events will put the leading global roof window maker in the spotlight as the VELUX brand will be on the backs of every rider. …
Read More »Henry Slade joins Bradfords’ MoBros team
Bradfords is launching its 2024 campaign with global men’s health charity Movember, once again supporting the charity’s focus on men’s mental and physical health and the challenges found in the construction industry. This year’s campaign launches “MoBros”, including announcing Exeter Chiefs RFC and England Rugby Player, Henry Slade, as a …
Read More »Slough youth charity wins Selco support
A charity that provides essential youth services in Slough is planning upgrades to its High Street facility after winning the support of a leading builders merchant in a national competition. Together As One has been named as a monthly winner in Selco Builders Warehouse’s Community Heroes competition, securing £500 to …
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