Talasey has appointed Lisa Young to the newly created role of managing director. Young brings more than ten years’ experience in the merchant industry, having previously had a five-year spell as commercial director at Jewson, and, most recently, serving as European group category director at Stark Group. Young said: “I …
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The build brands of Independent Builders Merchant Group have launched a new, comprehensive landscaping brochure, designed to inspire homeowners and landscape enthusiasts, regardless of size or budget. The guide brings together a curated selection of premium landscaping products from brands such as Digby Stone, Day Group, Brett Landscaping, Nexus, and …
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Landscaping and building products manufacturer Marshalls has reported reduced revenue of £619.2m from £671.2m for the year ended December 31 2024, and an adjusted profit before tax of £52.2m, compared to £53.3m in 2023. Chief executive Matt Pullen described the Elland-headquartered group’s performance as having “shown resilience in challenging markets”, …
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Landscaping, building, and roofing materials specialist Marshalls has made a series of senior leadership appointments in both its Landscaping business and at Group level. Nick Platt is the new managing director for landscaping, having been sales and marketing director for the UK and Ireland at Baxi. Stacey Temprell is now …
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Marshalls, the landscaping and building products manufacturer, saw revenue drop to £619 million (2023: £671 million), alongside a reduction in debt from £173m to £134m, for the year to December 31 2024. The trading update revealed that adjusted profit before tax for 2024 is likely to be “within the range …
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Building and landscaping products manufacturer Marshalls reported a rise in pre-tax profit to £21.5m from £16.7m as turnover dipped to £307m from £354m for the six months to June 30 2024. The reduction in revenue was mainly down to subdued demand for the group’s landscape products, a reflection of the …
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UK & Ireland landscaping and construction materials manufacturer Tobermore has appointed its first board, in order to spearhead further expansion and growth. The board will sit above the company’s current senior leadership team to provide them with strategic direction, governance, and oversight, and will comprise David Henderson as managing director …
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Travis Perkins, which is part of Travis Perkins plc and is the UK’s largest distributor of materials to the construction sector, has refurbished its Maldon branch. It will boast a new Travis Perkins Hire which means that tradespeople and general builders will be able to access full tool hire and …
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Builders merchant Travis Perkins is opening a new branch in Northedge Business Park in Derby on Monday May 20. The new 1.76 acre branch will create 15 jobs and will include electric forklift trucks, a brand new hard landscaping display and extensive timber, bricks and blocks range. It will also …
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ArtificialGrass.com will be hosting ex-Scotland international footballer Gordan Strachan at the NMBS Exhibition; he will be at Stand 51 at the Coventry Building Society Arena. The company has invited attendees to come and take a look at its stand whilst also having the chance to pitch their footballing questions to …
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