Product News

Lathams has range of health and hygiene-focused products ready to help make schools, offices, retail, and hospitality spaces safer and reduce the risk of coronavirus transmission. KYDEX, from Lathams, contains Microban, which provides antimicrobial protection. This halts the growth of bacteria and a broader range of viruses, organisms, protozoa, and fungi such as mould or …

A roofer in Swindon has won the BMI Redland Golden Tile promotion after finding a special Golden Tile, hidden at random in a full pallet of tiles. Keith Lansley, who works for Monarch Roofing found the tile whilst working on a roof of one of the 62 houses the company …

IBC Buying Group is working with Supplier Partner Sherwin-Williams to bring sustainable construction products to independent merchants, with the latest range of Geocel and Dow sealants. The ecoseal system offers a comprehensive range of sealant foils that use a unique, reusable sleeve system to minimise packaging waste on site. Designed …

The BMI Redland Mini Stonewold Slate in grey has been used on the roof of a new facility for elderly and vulnerable members of the community in the Orkney Islands, where winds regularly top 130mph. Hamnavoe House is a single-storey property, to reduce its profile against high winds; the combination …

Shower manufacturer Aqualisa has introduced its own range of brassware.  A new bath shower mixer tap with a ‘microphone’ handset has been added to the existing Aqualisa basin mixer tap and deck mounted bath filler to create the new Uptown range. The range primarily aims to meet the requirements of …

The VINTERA XL 9 from BLANCO is a contemporary version of the classic, farmhouse sink. Developed for 90cm base cabinets, the Belfast-style sink  can be either installed undermounted or flush with the worktop and comes in ten colours in BLANCO’s stone composite material, SILGRANIT® – New Black, Anthracite, Rock Grey, …

Dickies has expanded its range of safety footwear with the launch of the Medford Boot – designed to offer superior comfort, durability and protection in the colder months. Ideal for tradespeople who spend all day on their feet, the Medford features a waterproof leather upper, plus thermal insulation to keep …

The new slim-fit stretch trousers from workwear specialists Snickers Workwear are designed to deliver extreme working comfort all day, every day. Hi-tech fabrics and body-mapping designs in the multi-purpose ALLROUNDWork 4-Way Stretch Trousers fensure maximum working mobility wherever a wearer is on site. The 4-way stretch fabrics integrated into the …

Builders’ merchants have a crucial role to play in ensuring their employees and customers are protecting themselves against UV overexposure, even those who do not spend the whole working day outdoors. That’s according to a survey by SC Johnson Professional amongst construction health & safety professionals and employees which found …

The new MDF Wall Panelling Kit from W.Howard Group comes complete with everything needed to create a high-quality Period ‘tongue-and-groove’ style finish in any room, and needs no special equipment to install beyond the standard tools you’d find in any builders’ van. The kit has been designed to provide the …