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Selco Builders Warehouse has introduced health screenings for its colleagues based at its central Support Centre in Wythall, which is near Birmingham. Dozens of its members of staff have already taken advantage of the scheme – which is run in conjunction with health and wellbeing specialists Westfield Health – in …

Crown Paints has been awarded the Marie Claire Sustainability Award 2024 for Eco-Friendly Decorating Brand of the Year. The paint manufacturer, part of the Hempel Group, a global coatings company whose purpose is to shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions, impressed with its industry leading commitment to sustainable …

A charity that helps older people with their day-to-day needs is preparing to spruce up its Wandsworth facilities after receiving support from a leading DIY and decorating specialist. Age UK Wandsworth has been gifted paint and decorating materials by Leyland’s Clapham Junction store on St John’s Hill. The materials will …

Triton Showers has been presented with a King’s Award for Enterprise, recognising the brand’s commitment to sustainable development and integrating sustainability into its long-term business strategy and Net Zero goals. The Nuneaton-based shower manufacturer was presented with the achievement by the Warwickshire Lord Lieutenant, Tim Cox, on September 4, at …

Instantor is welcoming installers to its brand new testing and training centre based in Santry, Dublin. Its first Discovery Day took place on September 5 2024 with nine UK installers plus representatives in attendance. Providing a unique insight into Instantor’s products, culture and values, as well as valuable training sessions, …

As part of its ongoing business development, Scottish builders merchant Cowal Building Supplies has expanded its branch network with the acquisition of JKM Industrial Supply Merchants Ltd. The new branch is at 5-9 GreenHill Road, Paisley, PA3 1RJ and will continue to trade in the Paisley and Renfrewshire areas under …

From the begining of September, independent builders merchant Sydenhams has a new branch in Shipston-on-Stour, having purchased Shipston Building Supplies. The branch, which is on Tilemans Lane, Shipston-on-Stour, is now trading as Sydenhams Shipston, and the existing team remains in place. The purchase brings the Sydenhams total across the south-west to 19 branches. …

A combined team from builders merchant group IBMG took part in the Bewl Water Dragon Boat on Saturday  (August 31)  at Bewl Water, Lamberhurst, Sussex, and has already raised in excess of £1,500 for Teenage Cancer Trust. Competing against more than 50 other boats in various heats over the 250 …

Roof Slating and Tiling Apprentices in colleges across the UK have received over 4000 linear metres of timber roofing batten donated so far this year from SR Timber. As a leading importer of graded roofing batten SR Timber has been supplying the UK roofing market since 2008. Based in Huthwaite, …

Travis Perkins has announced the opening of its new branch in Whitstable, Kent. The new site, which also includes a Benchmarx branch relocating from Canterbury, highlights the merchants commitment to creating a “more capable destination” for its customers. Matthew Flain, branch manager at Travis Perkins Whitstable, said: “Whenever we open …