Geoff Goodwin, the co-founder of Bayram Timber Ltd which is a member of BSW Group, has announced his retirement. Goodwin founded the Melton-based business almost 50 years ago, in 1975, and has been pivotal to its success throughout the years. He has most recently served Bayram as a non-executive director, …
Read More »Bradfords hosts sustainability trade week in Ross-On-Wye
Bradfords announced it has hosted its first Sustainability Trade Week at its Ross-on-Wye branch, with supplier sessions to support both customers and colleagues in making more sustainable product choices. In the event dedicated to looking at sustainable solutions at a Bradfords branch, the week ran from September 4-8, with sessions …
Read More »Scotts announces it has received Carbon Footprinting certification
Scotts has announced it has received its first Carbon Footprinting certification from Go Climate Positive, a provider of carbon management and offsetting services. It explained that it is the only timber engineering business to receive a Go Climate Positive’s certification, and has been found to be achieving a third less …
Read More »EPD Insulation Group appointed its first full board of directors
EPD Insulation Group has announced the appointment of its first full board of directors. The senior management has had a change as CEO Steve Boon and managing director, Tony Brown, gather the core skill-sets needed and establish a board of Directors that can take the business forward. Boon commented: “As …
Read More »Federation of Master Builders say “builders could be overwhelmed” following RAAC crisis
The Federation of Master Builders has explained how Builders could be overwhelmed with repair work to schools, hospitals, theatres, and other unsafe public buildings due to failing RAAC panels. The government revealed 156 schools contained reinforced autoclave aerated concrete, RAAC, of which 104 required urgent action with 52 already repaired. …
Read More »Carvers Building Supplies appoints Jack Carver to the Board of Directors
Carvers Building Supplies has announced the appointment of Jack Carver to its board of directors, following his father and grandfather into the position. Jack Carver has worked for the Company for over four years, working his way through many departments, before heading up the Latvian Timber Imports sales department. Henry …
Read More »Russell Roof Tiles completes £1 million manufacturing upgrade
Russell Roof Tiles has announced it has officially completed its latest £1 million manufacturing upgrade, the investment is to improve the efficiency of the facility. The investment follows a £2 million utility plant investment at the site last year, which involved the firm’s first robotic packer helping to increase production …
Read More »Jewson reports growing demand for porcelain following social media trend
Jewson has reported a growing demand for porcelain paving with some products selling 20% more in January-June this year compared to last year, correlating with the building material ranking as the fifth most popular garden material featured on Instagram in June. Jewson has seen a higher interest in larger sized porcelain, …
Read More »Tradekart has partnered with Lawsons and City Plumbing
Tradekart has announced it is partnering up with Lawsons and City Plumbing to provide efficiency and convince to tradespeople. The collaborations mark a significant step forward for both Lawsons and City Plumbing, offering professionals convenience and efficiency through the power of technology – tradespeople can access their ranges through the …
Read More »Duftons Plumbing and Heating Supplies opens branch in Barnsley
Duftons Plumbing and Heating Supplies has announced it is expanding its operation and has its opened 11th UK branch in Barnsley, Yorkshire. The New Duftons branch is based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire and has created four new jobs in the local area – to celebrate the opening, Duftons invited The …
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