Doosan Bobcat will provide equipment worth around $1 million for relief and recovery activities in the earthquake-stricken areas of Turkiye. Construction equipment will be promptly delivered through Doosan Bobcat’s dealer network to be of practical help in lifesaving activities in affected areas and to help restore critical infrastructure such as …
Read More »Forterra donates over £45,000 to Mind
Over the course of 2022 leading building products manufacturer Forterra has engaged in a range of fundraising activities, generating a total of over £45,000 in aid of its Charity of the Year, Mind. After raising £24,680.60, Forterra matched the funds by £25,000 to bring in a grand total of £49,680.50. …
Read More »Covers Chichester donates materials to outdoor wellbeing centre
Covers Timber & Builders Merchant in Chichester has donated materials to local outdoor education and wellbeing centre Tuppenny Barn to help create a new sensory garden. Tuppenny Barn, which is located in Southbourne, cultivates and harvests organic produce to promote the benefits of growing, cooking and eating healthy food. As …
Read More »Covers donates more than £15,000 to hospices with festive fashion fun day
Covers Timber & Builders Merchants has donated more than £15,000 to local hospices after taking part in Christmas Jumper Day. The staff at the company got into the festive spirit by wearing an array of seasonally inspired sweaters and jumpers in return for a £2.00 donation. Covers further bolstered funds …
Read More »Peppard Building Supplies looks to automate and streamline inventory management with EazyStock
Builders Merchants, Peppard Building Supplies, have selected EazyStock inventory optimisation software in a strategic move to focus on improving demand forecasting and inventory planning in 2021 and beyond. In an industry where convenience and speed are critical to customer loyalty, Peppard Building Supplies are committed to optimising their inventory management …
Read More »Norbord donates to Men’s Shed
The Inverness branch of Men’s Shed has been busy restoring a former 1930’s pavilion on the grounds of Millburn Academy into a new home for the group. Fundraising for the £115,000 renovation project had been hampered by the pandemic, but a donation of SterlingOSB Zero by Norbord from the nearby …
Read More »Tarmac supports NHS with national PPE donation campaign
Tarmac has launched an employee-led campaign to donate personal protective equipment (PPE) to hospitals and NHS and social care workers up and down the country. Equipment including protective face masks, gloves and goggles are among the supplies being shared by local teams based at Tarmac’s network of sites across the …
Read More »Selco gives backing to Swansea women’s group
A Swansea charity which helps create a brighter future for women in the city has been given a helping hand by a local builders merchant. Selco Builders Warehouse’s Swansea branch, based on Upper Fforest Way in Llansamlet, has provided Growing Real Opportunities for Women (GROW) Cymru with sand and cement …
Read More »Builders’ merchants unite to support those during COVID-19 crisis
Members of the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) across the UK have joined forces to offer a united front in response to the COVOID-19 crisis. ‘Trades Against The Virus’ has been set-up to give tradespeople a recognised route to support vulnerable people in need, using the extensive merchant network to help …
Read More »BMF prioritises member support with appeal to Government over COVID-19
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has advised the Government on the likely impact of coronavirus on the building materials supply chain and warned of the devastating impact if the pandemic shuts down the construction sector. The BMF will continue to express the concerns of the sector over the coming weeks …
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