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The Pavestone Rally, which takes place on September 6-11, 2023, has extended its early bird rate until October 31. To embark on this four-day journey from Ghent to Monte Carlo, participants are invited to buy a car (for under £500) and take to the greatest roads and cities in Europe. …

The Encon Group has signed up to the Mental Health at Work Commitment, launched by mental health charity Mind. The Group is actively involved in supporting mental wellbeing across the business, including fully qualified Mental Health First Aiders ready to support employees in their time of need. Developed with the …

Russell Roof Tiles (RRT), has raised £4,500 from its first-ever charity “Peaky Blinders” themed race night, held at the Pirelli Football Stadium in Burton. The main attraction of the night was the horse racing, with prizes on offer for each race winner as well as the best-dressed Peaky Blinders. Along …

Selco Builders Warehouse has joined the three England teams preparing for the Rugby League World Cup which kicks off next weekend. The builders merchant has become an official partner of England Rugby League and will see its branding feature on the playing shirts of the Men’s, Women’s and Wheelchair teams …

Leyland SDM is offering tradespeople an instant prize whenever they spend £75 or more on Freebie Fridays while stocking up on materials for the job at hand, in addition to the chance to win £1,000 in cash. Freebie Fridays will run every Friday from October 7 to October 28. Gifts …

Leading UK waterproofing and insulation manufacturer, IKO has launched a ‘Making Today Better’ campaign as part of its long-term commitment to reducing its carbon impact and contributing to the creation of a better environment for future generations. Anthony Carlyle, managing director of IKO Group, said: “We are on a journey …

Sika Everbuild has just completed its 455th Roadshow this year, racking up thousands of miles visiting local builders’ merchants all over the UK to give the nation’s tradespeople the chance to take a closer look at its high-performance range of products. It’s been the busiest year to date for the …

TG Lynes has backed Walthamstow FC’s Under-14s. The youngsters will proudly wear the name of TG Lynes on their shirts for the 2022/23 season as they bid for glory in the Eastern Junior Alliance League. Richard Williams, club secretary, said: “We’re delighted to have a prestigious company on board in …

Supply chain collaboration is helping Ibstock plc tackle the global challenge of decarbonisation. The company brought together a cross section of key suppliers to identify opportunities for accelerating change at its recent Supply Chain Engagement Day. Building on the success of the inaugural event held in 2021, the Supply Chain …

Polypipe Building Products is launching a membership scheme to offer value to underfloor heating engineers. Polypipe Underfloor Heating’s Approved Engineer (AE) programme launches on October 5 and will give members access to expert advice and extra support on design and quotation – with direct contacts in the Polypipe team. There …