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Works manager Paul Erskine has been recognised for 20 years of service at roofing manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles’ Burton-on-Trent site. He joined Russell Roof Tiles’ Lockerbie tile production site in 2002, moving later to help play a role in growing the Burton on Trent site. Today, nearly 60 members of …

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 …

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”, …

Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, visited builders’ merchant C&W berry, in Leyland, as he unveiled his vision for creating jobs throughout Lancashire. Starmer held a question and answer session with staff members of the merchant and his plan to create jobs for construction workers, plumbers and installers …

Building and construction manufacturers have rebounded from the supply chain challenges of 2022, with a jump in profitability – according to the latest Manufacturers’ Health Index. The report stated that manufacturers generated £2.51 for every pound invested in inventory, up from £1.80 in the previous quarter. Like most of the …

Yorkshire based drainage manufacturer Naylor Industries has switched some of its capacity at its Wombwell plant, near Barnsley, to produce ventilation duct for emergency hospitals. The temporary facilities, including the Nightingale Hospital in London’s Excel Exhibition Centre, are being commissioned in exhibition halls and sports facilities across the country. Naylor’s …

Cliffe Packaging, supplier of bulk bags, packaging products and pallet wrapping materials, provides for a wide range of industries. These include, food, agriculture, manufacturing, construction, transport amongst others – with invaluable products advice and knowledge coupled to a fast, reliable delivery service, including on-line consignment tracking. The company have made …