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Hilton Banks Group, the family-owned company behind the HB42® brand of adhesives, fillers, sealants and coatings has bought specialist paint manufacturer Flag Paints Ltd, based in Burnham on Crouch, Essex. Flag Paints, established in 1939, has built a strong reputation for manufacturing high-quality paints, coatings, and surface finishes for various …

Roofing product supplier Cromar Building Products has been acquired by the listed Swiss company Sika AG. The acquisition strengthens Sika’s presence in the roofing sector and will enable Sika and Cromar to capitalise on market opportunities and compete within the roofing sector.   Cromar managing director Mike Marshall,  said: “We …

Kent-based independent plumber & heating merchant and bathroom showroom business Thompson and Leigh has bought fellow independent merchant business Drakes Plumbing Supplies Ltd. in a pre-pack deal from administrators Quantuma. Founded in 1983, Drakes brings Thompson & Leigh seven plumbing and heating counters, six of which also have bathroom showrooms, …

Tippers, the family-run independent  Midlands-based builders’ merchant, has acquired three branches from independent builders merchant BPS (Building & Plumbing Supplies), based in Leamington Spa. The three branches, located in Bidford, Shipston, and Southam, are the next step in Tippers’ journey of growth and commitment to serving the local building community. …

Scell-it (UK) has acquired both Rivco Ltd and Kamtech Fasteners (ARK brand), strengthening its position in the Construction Fixings, Rivets, Rivnuts and Setting Tools sector. Kamtech Fasteners, based in West Bromwich, established in 2015 and have a customer base which aligns with that of Scell-it (UK). Its has said its  …

The LBS Group has announced its acquisition of Denman & Sons, a building materials supplier in Caerphilly. Established in 1986, Denman & Sons has historically traded from two branches, servicing Caerphilly, Blackwood, Newport and Cardiff. In April 2024, LBS takes over the Pengam branch and is delighted to retain all …

MKM has maked a strategic move into the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) sector with its acquisition of Oceanair UK Ltd. Oceanair is a HVAC distributor, operating from locations in Mansfield and Crawley; the business has built strong relationships with both customers and suppliers over the years. Kate Tinsley, …

Family-owned Liverpool-based builders merchant Beesley & Fildes has acquired part of Silva Timber, which went into administration in October 2023. The deal sees Beesley & Fildes acquire a range of products from the business, including external cladding, coated wood, hardwood decking, slatted screen fencing and cedar shingles. Sustainably sourced from …

Independent Welsh builders’ merchant Robert Price has bought Terry Howell Timber and Builders’ Merchants for an undisclosed sum. Terry Howell, a long-established family business with branches in Newport and Pontypool, South Wales will continue to trade under the Terry Howell brand in the short term, as the Monmouthshire-based merchant works …

Manchester and London-based independent merchant Valves Instruments Plus Ltd (VIP) has joined National Buying Group (NBG). Having supplied valves, instruments and plumbing and heating components to the industry since 1985, the directors at VIP made the decision to join a buying group to benefit from increased purchasing power and business …