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Cemex UK has reopened its Dove Holes Building Products facility in Derbyshire following the completion of a significant investment programme. The investment at Dove Holes was carried out in two phases. The first, concluded in February 2025, focused on the introduction of void packing systems, providing an easier-to-handle solution for …

Wolseley Group, the plumbing and heating merchant, has announced a further strategic investment in its supply chain infrastructure, including a second specialist fulfilment centre to support customers delivering large and complex renewables projects. Located in Darlington, the new fulfilment centre builds on the success of the Measham Fulfilment Centre, announced …

Copper manufacturer and supplier Lawton Tubes is investing £25 million in improvements across the business deep into 2026 to help futureproof the firm in the face of an ever-changing industry. The company is undertaking a major transformation programme in a bid to boost employment across all areas of the business, …

Manufacturer W.Howard has completed a major investment and restructuring of its facilities to prepare for the launch of its new subsidiary, W.Howard Pillo.  The business has invested in a state-of-the-art shrink-wrap machine to improve the packaging of its MDF profile products. The new equipment delivers faster processing, reduced energy consumption …

Wolseley Group has announced a significant investment in its supply chain, aimed to help meet rising demand for low carbon heating solutions and provide support to customers navigating the energy transition. Central to the investment programme is the transformation of its Measham Distribution Centre into a dedicated fulfilment centre. The …

Following its acquisition in January 2025, JB Kind’s parent company Tiger Investment Group, has made significant investment in a new distribution warehouse in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The new facility doubles JB Kind’s previous storage capacity to 74,000 sq. ft and marks an exciting step forward in service and efficiency for …

Building materials producer Saint-Gobain is to invest in a new multi-million pound low-carbon stone wool insulation factory at its former Holwell Foundry Works, Melton Mowbray. The new factory, which is a major step forward in low-carbon manufacturing technology, will use all-electric melting technology to power the furnace, powered by renewable electricity. …

Insulation manufacturer Knauf Insulation is to build its new UK state-of-the-art rock mineral insulation manufacturing plant in Shotton, Clwyd, North Wales. Located less than two miles from the company’s existing Queensferry plant, the large-scale facility will be built on land formerly occupied by Tata Steel’s steelworks in Deeside. The investment …

South West independent builders merchant Bradfords Building Supplies has opened a new branch this morning (March 31). The new branch is located at Unit 1, Sweet Briar Lane Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple EX31 3ZB, and is designed to be a one-stop shop covering building materials, garden & landscaping products, bathrooms, plumbing …

SAM Mouldings, the manufacturer of MDF mouldings, is to invest a £20 million on installing new state of the art bespoke machinery to double its current capacity. As part of the £20 million investment, the recent opening of a distribution centre in the West Midlands has significantly heightened SAM’s logistics …