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Harrison & Clough appoints Malcolm Becker as national development manager

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Harrison & Clough has appointed Malcolm Becker as its national development manager; Malcolm brings over 30 years of experience and sets out to strengthen customer relationships and build product ranges. Becker started his career with the company as a warehouse operative 28 years ago where he progressed through the business …

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Leyland celebrates International Women’s Day

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Leyland SDM is celebrating its female workforce this International Women’s Day and sharing some of their stories. Catalina Ciolan, 28, admits she felt some anxiety when she started as a picker in a traditionally male-dominated warehouse role at Leyland’s Wembley distribution centre a year-and-a-half ago. She said: “Being one of …

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Prime minister and chancellor visits Selco on Budget Day

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Prime minister Rishi Sunak and chancellor of the exchequer Jeremy Hunt visited Selco Builders Warehouse on one of the most significant days in the political calendar. Sunak and Hunt were welcomed into Selco’s Old Kent Road branch just hours after the Spring Budget were delivered to the House of Commons. …

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Bostik welcomes Yuliya Nam-Wright as head of sustainability

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Bostik UK has appointed Yuliya Nam-Wright as the company’s new head of sustainability; bringing over two decades of experience, Nam-Wright will drive the company’s sustainability strategy, spearheading new and existing environmental and social initiatives. She brings with her a diverse background, including her most recent role at Wood Mackenzie, INEOS …

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BMF: Spring budget “missed opportunity to get Britain building”

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The Builder’s Merchant Federation’s (BMF) CEO, John Newcomb, has expressed his disappointment with the chancellor’s Spring budget. He explained that the budget is a “missed opportunity to get Britain building again”, and is designed to buy short term electronical support as opposed to promoting the long-term economic success of the …

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Kudos Showers appoints area sales manager

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Chris Carlin has joined Kudos Showers as an area sales manager supporting merchant customers and buying groups in the North of England and Scotland. Carlin brings 30 years of experience in the B2B sales of bathroom products, having previously worked for some of the industry’s leading brands including Bristan, Lecico, …

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Building manufacturers on stronger footing for 2024

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Building and construction manufacturers have rebounded from the supply chain challenges of 2022, with a jump in profitability – according to the latest Manufacturers’ Health Index. The report stated that manufacturers generated £2.51 for every pound invested in inventory, up from £1.80 in the previous quarter. Like most of the …

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Selco relaunches £12k community giveaway

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Selco Builders Warehouse has announced its re-launch of its popular Community Heroes competition; the merchant awards communities and charities with the chance to improve their facilities by winning a share of a £10,000 prize. It is the fourth time the leading builder’s merchant has supported good causes across the country …

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Former BBC journalist takes hotseat at BMF Conference

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The Builders Merchant Federation (BMF) has announced Justin Webb will share his insights on the political landscapes of the UK and America at the BMF Annual Conference, which takes place in September. As a former BBC North America editor, and the first British journalist to be granted a full television …

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Dulux Academy trains 299 across National Apprenticeship Week

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Dulux Academy trained an impressive 299 apprentices across this year’s National Apprenticeship Week. It designed four, free, bespoke online workshops which specifically align with this year’s National Apprenticeship Week theme ‘Skills For Life’, to provide apprentices with valuable skills and knowledge to further their careers and help futureproof the industry. …

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