Tag Archives: Construction

NMBS is launching a year-long campaign of promotion for its independent merchant members, focusing on businesses old and new, large and small, wherever they are in the UK. Research by On The Tools shows that the majority of UK tradespeople surveyed believe their local independent merchants are their preferred choice, …

Decorative Aggregates provider Long Rake Spar has welcomed new account manager, Glynn Jefferies, for the South East region in its Natural Selection channel. Jefferies has many years of industry experience, previously working at Marshalls and London Stone looking after both Builders Merchants and Landscapers and he will be a brilliant …

Ian Harte visited the new Travis Perkins branch that opened in Leeds on January 29, just under a mile from Leeds’ Utd’s iconic Elland Road stadium. The former Leeds, Reading, Bournemouth and Ireland left-back paid a special visit to the newly opened branch, meeting customers and colleagues. Harte said: “I …

JDP (John Davidson Pipes) has announced the major expansion of its Colchester branch, which now spans a total area of 5,250m2, incorporating the previous site and an additional 2,250 m2. Following the investment, the branch now features extensive storage and warehouse facilities, ensuring a streamlined and efficient operation. This not …

Koppers Performance Chemicals has announced its appointment of its new managing director, Dr. Steve Crimp. The appointment follows the retirement of Thomas Scharling Christensen who leaves after 30+ years with the company. Its new managing director, Steve Crimp, is himself a Koppers veteran, having been with the business in Australia …

Talon Manufacturing, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of plumbing fixings and finishings, will be exhibiting at the NMBS Show, April 10-11 2024 at the Coventry Building Society Arena. Talon will also be presenting its PipeSnug and FlueSnug, which are offering plenty of opportunities for merchants and installers. “We are …

Construction output is forecast to fall by 2.1% this year thanks to falls in the two largest sectors, namely private housing new build and repair, maintenance and improvement. According to the latest forecasts from the Construction Products Association output will then rise by 2.0% in 2025 in line with falling …

Selco Builders Warehouse has extended its kitchen product portfolio by launching a new collaboration with leading kitchen specialists Magnet. The inaugural Magnet showroom opens in Selco’s Walthamstow branch on January 29, and will be followed by Selco Enfield and Selco Tottenham by the end of February 2024. Howard Luft, chief …

Toolstation raised £743,000 for its designated charity partner, Macmillan Cancer Support, in 2023. Since launching the charity partnership in 2020, Toolstation has raised over £2,000,000 for Macmillan, to help fund vital physical, financial, and emotional support to the millions of people living with cancer across the UK. Toolstation’s managing director, …

Russell Roof Tiles’ charity Give4Good initiative returns for its third consecutive year, with the 150 strong team pledging to raise £50,000 for good causes. Russell Roof Tiles is supporting five good causes local to each of its sites in Burton on Trent and Lochmaben, plus two international organisations. They have …