Talon has teamed up with the popular Pointy Plumber for a special social media competition, exclusively on Instagram. The giveaway, starting Tuesday 19th November and running until November 26 2024, invites everyone to join the fun for a chance to win premium Talon products as well as exclusive merch. How …
Read More »Conex Bänninger launches new website
Conex Bänninger has launched a new website incorporating many new features – all designed to provide an enhanced visitor experience. Tom Mason, marketing manager for UK & Ireland at Conex Bänninger, commented: “The site was created over many months, and we are delighted with the result. Users can quickly locate …
Read More »Macs Builders Merchants to close after serving the Isle of Man for 44 years
Macs Builders Merchants has announced it will be closing its doors after serving the Isle of Man for 44 years. The merchant revealed on Facebook that it has agreed a deal with someone to take over the site and all will be revealed in a further announcement soon. The announcement …
Read More »Saint-Gobain introduces the first episode of its all-new Building Better series
Saint-Gobain Interior Solutions, through its brands British Gypsum and Isover, is pleased to introduce the first episode of its all-new Building Better series. Indeed, the first episode to feature on the company’s recently launched Building Better platform puts a spotlight on the growing skills gap, addressing a shortage in skilled …
Read More »BMF scoops three prizes in Excellence Awards
The BMF (Builders Merchants Federation) secured three prestigious prizes at the Association Excellence Awards 2024. The building materials trade body won the Best Member Engagement Award and the Silver Award for Best Membership Support. The BMF CEO, John Newcomb received the Bronze Association Leadership Award for organisations with up to …
Read More »PDM unveils fleet of new trucks
PDM, part of the Huws Gray group of companies, has unveiled a fleet of six new trucks as part of a million-pound investment to increase efficiency and enhance the customer experience across Scotland. The investment takes the Scottish-based fleet to over 70 vehicles across a range of 3.5 tonne pickups …
Read More »Leyland’s Big Community Makeover competition heats up as votes from in
Ten good causes across London are battling it out for votes to win a share of a £10,000 makeover jackpot. The groups – including community centres, sports clubs and a school – are campaigning for the public’s support to come out on top in Leyland’s Big Community Makeover competition. The …
Read More »Frying pan, fire etc
All life long, the same questions, the same answers. Smile, they said, for things can always get worse. So they smiled, and low and behold, things got worse. I’m not, as it happens, talking about the news from across the Atlantic this morning. That I can’t deal with right now. …
Read More »Instantor joins NMBS
Instantor has joined the National Merchant Buying Society (NMBS), the market’s most successful buying group for independent builders, plumbers, hardware and timber merchants. NMBS members can now stock Instantor state-of-the-art plumbing and heating products, and benefit from enhanced pricing and promotional offers. Since 1963, NMBS has been committed to increasing …
Read More »Grant & Stone’s golf day swings into action, raising £4,775 for Macmillan
Grant & Stone has announced that its annual charity golf day raised an impressive £4,775 for Macmillan Cancer Support. The event, which took place at Huntswood Golf Club in Slough, saw 125 customers, staff, and suppliers take part in an 18-hole four-ball golf tournament. Eliot Ryan, business support manager at …
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