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Builders merchant group Travis Perkins saw operating profits wiped out, as it slipped to a pre-tax loss profit loss of -£77m, for the year ended December 31 2024, on group sales revenue that was, at £4.607bn, 4.7% down on the year before. The fall was, it said, driven by price …

Builders merchant Travis Perkins must demolish a new warehouse that Bolton Council has described as  ‘jarring’ and ‘in stark contrast’ to surrounding brick buildings, and that did not receive planning permission. The new building replaced an existing warehouse which Travis Perkins said was dangerous and had partially collapsed and the roof …

NMBS’s CEO, Chris Hayward, has announced his plans to step down from his current role in early 2026, following a 47-year career at NMBS. Hayward started his career with NMBS in 1977 as an office junior – a position which at the time was the equivalent of a modern-day apprentice. …

Builders merchant group Lords is expecting its 2024 revenue to be £436 m, compared with £463m for 2023, according to a trading update. The merchanting division delivered a strong final quarter with Q4 revenue 11% higher than Q4 FY23, and second half like-for-like revenue 2.3% up on the second half …

Fernco has pledged £25,000 in support of flood disaster relief efforts.  Fernco’s year-long “Race Against the Rivers Challenge” fundraising campaign aims to donate £25,000 to REACT Disaster Response, a humanitarian rapid response charity providing immediate aid and long-term recovery to communities impacted by natural disasters, including flooding. The “Race Against …

Builders merchant chain MKM Building Supplies is continuing its growth plans across the UK with the opening of four new branches in February, taking its total to 134. The new branches are: MKM Plymouth, which opened yesterday (February 3rd), MKM Bridgend, opening February 10th, MKM Bangor – opening on February …

The House of Commons’ Public Accounts Committee has released a report addressing the UK’s ongoing pothole crisis, recommending that the Department for Transport (DfT) prioritise long-term, preventative solutions over temporary fixes. This report has been welcomed by Wrekin Products, a leading provider of civil engineering and ironwork solutions. Paul Thompson, …

Travis Perkins has been fined £2 million after a timber load fell from one of its lorries, resulting in the tragic death of a father of three. The company admitted to three safety offences, and the sentence was handed down at Hove Crown Court on Thursday. The incident occurred on …

Builders merchant group Huws Gray Group has appointed Darren Allison as managing director of the Bathroom Distribution Group. Allison, who takes up his position on January 27th, brings a wealth of leadership and sector experience, having built numerous bathroom businesses including Bathroom Brands Limited and Clearwater Collection. Daksh Gupta, Huws …

Wrekin Products has achieved the We Invest In People standard accreditation from Investors in People, marking its commitment to staff welfare and organisational standards. This milestone involved the specialist civils provider working with Investors in People to evaluate and improve its procedures and personnel. A detailed report was produced, highlighting …