The Resapol Foundation has announced it has donated £1,000 to the Band of Builders; the Foundation was set up with the aim of support individuals, charities, organisations and communities throughout the UK, aiming to make a lasting and positive difference to people’s lives. Band of Builders was born in 2016 …
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Arctic Hayes has announced its participation in the forthcoming InstallerSHOW 2024, where it will showcase its innovative solutions for the plumbing and heating industry. One of the stand highlights will be the live demonstrations of the Pipe Freeze Kits. Its sessions will allow attendees to see first-hand the simplicity and …
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Beesley & Fildes has strengthened its partnership with specialist manufacturer VPI to expand its render offer across the North West. To support its expansion across the North West, Beesley & Fildes has also appointed Jack Rouse as its first render sales development manager and invested in new tinting machinery in …
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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 …
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Russell Roof Tiles is planning to raise money to help buy a new school bus for the Footprints Family charity, as well as heading to Kenya this summer to offer practical skills and support. Established in 2008, The Footprints Family provide food, clothing, shelter and healthcare to vulnerable children and …
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The latest figures from the Timber Development UK has shown that timber import volumes started 2024 around 6% lower than in January 2023 – down by around 45,000m3. It stated that this reduction was made up of very different levels of performance in the first month of the year. Softwood, …
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NMBS has achieved Cyber Essentials Plus, a Government-backed programme run by the National Cyber Security Centre that helps to protect organisations against cyber-attacks. Government data, published in April last year, showed significant figures about the number of reported cyber-attacks across different-sized businesses. Almost a third of small businesses reported a …
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Timber Development UK (TDUK) is partnering with Carrefour International du Bois, the largest timber trade show in Europe, to offer VIP networking opportunities. Under the terms of the partnership TDUK will be offering limited-edition VIP Tickets (free for TDUK members) to the conference, taking place from 28-30 May 2024 in …
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Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG) has announced it has raised additional capital investment from investment firms Ares Management Corporation and Farallon Capital Europe LLP. The Group has also said that it will be launching new customer proposition covering Renewables and Sustainability; the business will look to expand its independent brand …
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MGM Timber has launched its new online service for trade customers, giving them access to their agreed rates, invoicing and full product range. Its new platform will have the same functionality as a standard e-commerce site, with its full selection of products on offer, but it will also have individual …
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