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Heat pump expert, Paul Spence, has been appointed as technical manager for Heatly, the new app and supporting software which is currently in development. Spence is an advocate of making sure heat pumps are specified and installed correctly. He supports heat pump owners and installers through his Facebook group, Heat …

A construction charity has seen a 105.5% increase in messages to its text helpline after the launch of an initiative to take the mental health message to construction sites and estates teams across the UK. Hays, the construction recruitment specialist, joined forces with the charity Band of Builders (BoB) in …

Covers Timber & Builders Merchants is congratulating employee Damon Knee for completing the Brighton 10k by doubling the amount of money he raised for charity. Knee took part in the event alongside his son Aaron to raise funds for Prostate Cancer UK, a cause that hits close to home, as …

JDP (John Davidson Pipes) has announced its partnership with Gretna Football Club 2008, becoming one of the team’s main sponsors. With the original Football Club founded in 1946, Gretna FC has a rich history and a remarkable journey that has captured the hearts of many. With its close proximity to …

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has been shortlisted in two categories of the prestigious Trade Association Forum (TAF) Awards. The BMF is shortlisted for Trade Association of the Year and Best Association / Supplier Partnership. BMF CEO, John Newcomb, said: “We are constantly striving to ensure our members gain value …

The CLC has released a statement outlining product supply availability issues across all products and regions. The final statement from, John Newcomb, CEO of the Builders Merchants Federation, and Peter Caplehorn, CEO of the Construction Products Association, of the year confirms little change from the previous October report in terms …

Kooltech is set to complete its acquisition by Wolseley after receiving an update from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Kooltech is a specialist in distributing and engineering air conditioning and ventilation products and it has seven branches, its head office is in Glasgow and it is set to open …

JDP (John Davidson Pipes) has announced a significant investment in its delivery fleet to further enhance its exceptional customer service. Branded with it’s Lion logo and “Nature’s Network” strapline, these additions to the fleet aim to optimise delivery efficiency, ensure timely service, and support JDP’s commitment to providing the very …

Irish-based forklift manufacturer Combilift celebrated 25 years in business in 2023 and has wrapped up the year by producing a very special message during this holiday season. Made in-house by the staff themselves, this heart-warming video brings a little bit of added sparkle to the manufacturing b2b industry.

Draper Tools is proud to announce six new appointments, in what has been an exciting year of growth for the business; Sarah Hartland has been promoted to head of marketing, alongside five impressive new hires across the company’s sales and finance teams. Hartland, who previously held the position of marketing …