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Pillo talk from W Howard

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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 …

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Wolseley announces supply chain investment

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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 …

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JB Kind receives investment in new distribution centre

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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 …

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Saint-Gobain to invest in new low-carbon insulation factory

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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. …

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Knauf Insulation plans new factory for North Wales

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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 …

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Barnstaple opening for Bradfords

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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 …

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SAM Mouldings to invest £20m to meet moulding market demand

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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 …

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Etex brings board investment to Bristol

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Over 98% of the Siniat boards sold in the UK and Ireland will be made in the UK, now that global lightweight construction materials manufacturer Etex, has officially opened its 200 million euros expansion of its plasterboard production facility in Bristol, United Kingdom. It is Etex’s largest production investment ever. …

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City Plumbing opens new-look branch in Bristol

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Plumbing, heating and electrical merchant City Plumbing has opened a new branch in Longwell Green, Bristol, featuring The Bathroom Showroom and a dedicated renewables area. The site, which replaces its former site in Brislington, is on the Longwell Green Trade Park off Aldermoor Way. The new branch features a bathroom …

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SIG Roofing opens new branch in North West

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SIG Roofing has opened a new branch in the North West, relocating its Leyland branch to Bamber Bridge, closer to its Preston customer base and with easier access to the M6, M61 and M65 northern motorway network. The new branch, which officially opened on September 17th, comprises a unit providing …

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