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Mirage switches to NBG

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Family-run plumbing and heating merchant, Mirage Heating & Plumbing Supplies Ltd, has joined National Buying Group (NBG). The Tooting-based business serves much of South-West London, providing a wide range of plumbing and heating supplies, including boilers, smart controls and underfloor heating technology. Raj Bharje, Director at Mirage, said: “Joining NBG …

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Beesley & Fildes offers new render tinting service

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Beesley & Fildes has invested in a new render tinting machine in its Walkden branch in Salford. The equipment, which can process six litres per minute, can create render in any RAL colour and also be used to tint masonry paint. Ray Bradshaw, sales representative at Beesley & Fildes Walkden …

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Selco introduces health check scheme for colleagues

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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 …

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Crown Paints awarded Marie Claire Sustainability Award 2024 for Eco-Friendly Decorating Brand of the Year

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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 …

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Leyland hammers home support for Wandsworth Charity

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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 …

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Triton Showers presented with King’s Award for Enterprise

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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 …

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Instantor launches ‘Discovery Days’ at its testing facility

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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, …

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Cowal adds JKM Industrial

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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 …

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Sydenhams expands with Shipston buy

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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. …

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Builders merchants band together to race a dragon

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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 …

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