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SR Timber has been awarded a Sun Safe Workplace Accreditation by SKCIN, a national charity that provides training to raise awareness of skin cancer prevention and the importance of early detection to high-risk audiences. Solar UV radiation emitted by the Sun’s energy is classified as a known human carcinogen, responsible …

Grant UK is continuing its partnership with local Premiership Club, Bath Rugby; as a longstanding Official Partner of the Club, Grant UK will continue to be the Official Sustainability and Grassroots Partner of Bath Rugby as well, supporting the Club both on and off the field during the 2024/25 season. …

Burton has re-launched its Leeds branch following a significant investment; the branch is one of Burton’s largest depots, stretching over one acre. It was originally launched in 1997 but has now re-opened under its new livery while also undergoing significant re-modelling. Martin Armour, commercial director, commented on the investment: “Our …

KRM Building Supplies has announced the launch of its new state-of-the-art ecommerce website, developed in collaboration with Red Technology. KRM’s legacy platform previously experienced issues with displaying pricing and the customary units of measure for the merchant industry. It meant they relied on a catalogue site, rather than being able …

Joseph Parr (Alco) Ltd has taken delivery of what is believed to be the first 100% electric truck working for a builders’ merchant in the UK. The Bradford based merchant, which is part of the Joseph Parr Group, will use to electric truck to carry out deliveries whilst also reducing …

YBS Insulation has announced Daniel McKane, the company’s retail sales director, has been inaugurated as a member of the Worshipful Company of Builders Merchants (WCOBM). McKane was officially inducted as a freeman of the WCOBM on July 2 2024 at a distinguished ceremony held at Cutlers’ Hall in London. Following …

Rochdale Infirmary, with support from their official charity, NorthCare, has officially opened a unique Oasis Garden, an outdoor space designed to support patients living with dementia or cognitive impairments. The project was supported by the donation of 120 litres of paint by Darwen-based Crown Paints, including paint specially formulated in …

Baxi has announced it has sponsored EFL Championship newcomers Oxford United Football Club, which will see the company become the Men’s and Women’s Teams’ principal partner from the start of the 2024/25 season. As part of the new deal between Baxi and the newly-promoted club, Baxi branding will feature across …

NMBS launches affiliate membership to strengthen the independent merchants sector. As part of its bid to strengthen the independent builders’ merchant industry and its access to innovative products, NMBS is launching a new affiliate membership scheme. This category of membership has been created to support businesses that don’t currently meet …

Sika has teamed up with Exeter Chiefs rugby club to become the main sponsor, providing support to the club and the wider community throughout the 2024/25 season. The year-long sponsorship deal is the first of its kind for Sika and will see Exeter Chiefs’ men’s team sport a brand-new matchday …