News

Peter Hindle, chief executive of Saint-Gobain Building Distribution UK & Ireland and managing director of Jewson, received his MBE from the Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace today.

Sleaford builders merchants Turnbulls have donated materials so that a team of engineers from a local school can build an electric car.

Police in Exeter are warning builders merchants and builders to keep a close eye on their premises after a spate of thefts in the city.

Myson has merged its underfloor heating operation with that of sister organisation, Vogel & Noot to form a new, larger and dedicated business - Myson Floortec.

Heating manufacturer Baxi Group has agreed in principle to merge with European rival De Dietrich Remeha Group to form one of the biggest heating companies in Europe.

Builders merchants Jewson are recycling and re-using over 13,000 pallets a week under their new recycling scheme.

JDP, the drainage and civil engineering distributor has invested £250,000 in a new branch in Ellesmere Port.

Irish builders merchant group Grafton saw turnover drop by 24% for its merchanting business in the six months to June 30.

Plumbers merchants Plumb Center and sister company Parts Center celebrated the 1st anniversary of their Privilege Plus discount and account card with a prize draw for customers.

Arthur Burden, chairman of builders and civils merchants Burdens has been awarded an OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours for his services to charity.