Glasgow based LSK Supplies has partnered with construction fastener specialist, Rapierstar, to add its branded products to their portfolio for the first time. The architectural ironmongery and building materials supplier operates a network of nine trade counters providing more than 5,000 products from ironmongery, fixings and tools, through to PPE …
Read More »Navigator introduces new Identification for Press fit fittings
Heating and plumbing distributor, Navigator, has announced additions to their press fit fittings range. The MB press fit range for water now comes with a blue identification ring, which includes the size of the fitting. The ring is designed to drop off once pressed, so the installer knows at a …
Read More »James Latham unveils new digital showcase
James Latham, the UK timber distributor, has announced the launch of Explore Accoya, a new digital platform built in partnership with Accoya wood products. Developed in close collaboration with Cyon, a creative agency, the platform acts as an in-depth information hub, containing a mix of video and written advice, covering …
Read More »Wooden Windows launches new pre-finished timber window range
Wooden Windows, part of StairBox, has launched a new pre-finished timber window range, with a promised four-week lead time, where fully finished timber windows typically take 8 to 12 weeks to supply. Each unit is manufactured at the company’s Staffordshire factory and sprayed in a purpose-built booth using a four-coat, …
Read More »Triton Showers launches first waste water heat recovery compatible electric shower
Triton Showers’ new ENlight® with HeatRepeat®, is its first electric shower designed to connect to Waste Water Heat Recovery Systems. Its launch coincides with the impending arrival of the Future Homes Standard (FHS) 2025. By capturing otherwise unused energy from the shower wastewater to preheat incoming cold water to the …
Read More »Cemex cements colourful collaboration at Fish Island
Global building materials solutions supplier Cemex has supplied a high-quality mortar solution which has been integral to the dramatic transformation of Fish Island Village – a community-centric collaboration between Peabody, The Hill Group and architects Haworth Tompkins, Pitman Tozer and Lyndon Goode, in Hackney Wick, London. Incorporating Neptune Wharf, a …
Read More »Civils & Lintels unveils new underground drainage range
Civils & Lintels, part of the Huws Gray group, has launched its own brand of underground drainage products. The Centurion underground drainage range has been developed as an open specification solution. Centurion will sit alongside C&L’s existing essentials range. The range is comprised of a full range of 110mm and …
Read More »Navigator achieves NSF certification for pushfit installations
Navigator push fit fittings are now certified by NSF International. The heating and plumbing distributor received NSF certification for its Altopoly range of push fit fittings, which complement its range of Altopoly PB and PEX barrier pipes. Altopoly push fit fittings combine push fit and patented twist locking technology to …
Read More »NTS achieves BBA certification
National Timber Systems (NTS) has announced its NTSROOF suite of products has been awarded third-party certification by the British Board of Agrément (BBA) The BBA’s assessment process involves evaluating data and test results to ensure the NTSROOF suite of products meet the board’s standards of design and manufacture. “Achieving BBA …
Read More »Ariel Plastics launches Sheet Happens promotion
Ariel Plastics has launched “Sheet Happens – We’ve Got You Covered”, a promotion in which key products from the company’s extensive collection have reduced prices. Sheet Happens is a two-tier promotional approach that has been designed for both independent and national merchants and buying groups – and end-user customers. The …
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