A Grade I listed stately home can have a green energy heating system, thanks to help from Polypipe Building Products plastic piping systems manufacturer. The Doncaster-based manufacturer has donated more than 160 metres of structured wall pipe and fittings to Wentworth Woodhouse, near Rotherham. The donation means Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation …
Read More »Merchants are in Safe Hands with Resapol
Resapol launched their rbs Hand Sanitiser last year to help in the fight against COVID-19. The unprecedented global COVID-19 pandemic has brought many challenges for the construction industry as the UK government ensured critical construction work across the country remained open throughout lockdowns. It has been more important than ever …
Read More »Timber Focus set for cladding growth
Importer and distributor Timber Focus is making the most of the growth in demand for timber cladding by holding the largest stock of SertiWood® in the UK. SertiWood® is a premium brand of modern, sustainable timber cladding products for use internally and externally. It comes in over 200 different colours …
Read More »Wilsonart moves Zenith into merchant market
Wilsonart is to distribute its Zenith compact laminate via its builders’ merchants network from this month. Zenith is Wilsonart’s best-performing compact laminate: 12.5mm thin, that looks and feels like stone yet doesn’t require templating, allowing for fuss-free, easy installation. Zenith is fully waterproof with a consistent colour that carries throughout …
Read More »NMBS gives workwear a makeover
Independent builders merchant buying group NMBS has strengthened and developed its workwear category following the decision by Dickies to abandon the merchant market at the end of March. Dickies represented around 50% of NMBS workwear category in both turnover and volume. In response to the Dickies sudden decision, NMBS added …
Read More »SIG Design & Technology wins RCI Pitched Roofing award
SIG Design & Technology, has been named winner of the Best use of Hard Metal Roof category at the RCI Pitched Roofing Awards. SIG Design & Technology received the award for its work with contractor All Metal Roofing on a project in Poplar, London, featuring elZinc cladding. The winning entry, …
Read More »Hilton Banks launches new App for merchants
HB42 brand of sealants and adhesives’ manufacturer Hilton Banks has launched an App designed to make merchants’ lives easier. The Hilton Banks’ App is a brand-new way of quickly and securely placing orders and to celebrate its launch, the company is offering a continuation of its popular ‘Tradeshow’ promotion, exclusively …
Read More »Kerridge Commercial Systems launches Sales Rep Portal to assist remote sales teams
Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) has extended its online trading offering with the launch of K8 Sales Rep Portal, a quick-to-deploy, web-based product that allows field sales teams to take orders while working away from the office. The site can be accessed from anywhere with a suitable internet connection and can …
Read More »Millboard adds DuoFix guide
Decking company Millboard has introduced the DuoFix Side-Fixing Guide, to provide installers with a quick and easy means of laying decks with a completely clean finish. The DuoFix enables boards to be fixed from the side, resulting in a clean finish with the face of the board completely clear of …
Read More »Going PRO with ClassicBond EPDM from Flex-R
Flex-R has expanded their popular range of ClassicBond roofing systems with the launch of the new ClassicBond PRO EPDM. The single ply features a fleece reinforced layer to provide 180% greater tear resistance, no shrinkage and 40% greater puncture resistance when compared to standard EPDM membranes. Available exclusively through Specialist …
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