Independent south-east builders merchant Lawsons Group has taken another step towards reducing the environmental impact of its fleet with the purchase of two New Generation DAF XD Electric trucks. The investment makes Lawsons the first builders merchant in the UK to fully purchase DAF XD Electric vehicles. The arrival of …
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Roofline manufacturer Freefoam Building Products’ has highlighted in a new video how its 15-year relationship with LBS Group demonstrates how its support for builders merchants provides consistent product availability, and helps merchants serve their customers with confidence. Freefoam soffit and fascia roofline products are kept in stock at all 19 …
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Grant UK has released a new timeline video which celebrates their 30th Anniversary. The video was officially launched at InstallerSHOW 2026, following the Company’s official 30th anniversary in early May, and is now available on Grant UK’s YouTube channel. Created as part of Grant UK’s wider 30th Anniversary celebrations and …
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It’s back! The Pavestone Rally 2027 has officially launched, and is open for entry. Arguably, the building materials industry’s most fun fundraising event, the Pavestone Rally 2027 takes place from 8th – 13th September 2027. It starts in Paris and ends in Ljubljana, Slovenia, via Geneva, Locarno and Bolzano. The …
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Wickes, the building supplies specialist, has unveiled Anguish, a sculpture created to mark the start of its nationwide campaign to address tool theft. The 2.4m sculpture, unveiled in Leeds, West Yorkshire, was built by artist Ptolemy Elrington, and represents the stress and financial strain caused to tradespeople by tool theft. …
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When fire strikes, the difference between safety and catastrophe can come down to seconds. A home’s exterior can be a crucial first line of defence — especially in fire-prone environments. That’s why James Hardie, the manufacturer of A2 rated performance fibre cement cladding and backerboard has produced a new video …
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Devon independent builders merchant Inter-Line Building Supplies raised £4,245 for a local hospice charity when it took part in a Lorry Pull at Torquay United FC. TUFC members of staff joined forces with the merchant and sponsoring suppliers Siniat by Etex, Mannok, VELUX, BMI Redland, Knauf Insulation, Sika and Bays …
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Boiler manufacturer Glow-worm celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2024; to mark the end of its anniversary year it launched a special video featuring installer customers talking about their use of the brand’s products. Henrik Hansen, managing director for Vaillant Group UK, says: “It is right that we mark this significant …
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Freefoam Building Products Ltd has been described as key to the growth of new customer Principality Plastics Warehouse Ltd, supporting the specialist stockist with leads and new business opportunities. Principality Plastics Warehouse is a multi-discipline distributor of plastics and building products, selling to trade and DIY customers in the South …
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Bradfords Building Supplies, the South-West builders merchant has today brought to market brad.ai – the ai virtual assistant to the trade. Built by builders for builders, and bringing together cutting-edge task automation technology and bespoke-to-trade linguistic profiling, Bradfords hope the platform will revolutionise the way trades work. David Young, CEO of Bradfords Group, …
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