The BMF has announced that Claire Lomas the “bionic woman”, made headlines worldwide as the first paralysed person to walk the 2012 London Marathon, will be the keynote speaker at its conference which takes place on September 21. In 2007, Lomas’ life changed overnight following a horse-riding accident that left …
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Arctic Hayes has announced its appointment of Richard Musgrave, as marketing manager, and Emma Telfer, as its business support manager. Telfer will oversee improving; operations, customer experiences and internal processes. Her previous experience includes; office management positions at Aston Chambers, Infinity Works and Core Consulting. Lee Parsons, CEO at Arctic …
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The Construction Products Association reports that in its latest State of Trade Survey that 67% of heavy side and 64% of light side manufacturers cited “demand” as the key concern for sales. The survey found that in 2023 Q2, a balance of 47% of heavy side manufacturers reported that sales …
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Timber Development UK reports that May was the best month for timber imports in 2023, with volume growth seen across all major product categories. The import volumes of softwood, hardwood, plywood, particleboard, and engineered wood products were higher than in any of the preceding months of 2023. Timber Development UK’s …
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Talon has launched its social media competition, with a selection of Talon products up for grabs. Entrants have the chance to win a full range of PipeSnug products and Black Hinged Clips, the competition will run on Talon Manufacturing’s official Instagram page @Talon.uk. To enter the contest, just follow …
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SIG Roofing network announces it is opening a new “flagship” branch in Luton, it will have an improved breadth of stock, including the new solar offering. The merchant previously had a presence in Luton. However, SIG claim that its new branch is poised to offer an improved range and experience …
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JTD Building Supplies reports it has had double-digit year-on-year growth and improved profitability, since joining h&b. The h&b development group offers small to medium-sized independent merchant businesses the opportunity to take advantage of its business support to grow, profitability and professionalism. Tony Sharkey, managing director at JTD, said: “When I …
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Selco Builders Warehouse has announced it will help extend and refurbish a Sikh temple in Birmingham. The merchant is providing the products and materials for temporary toilets to be constructed to enable the building to stay operational while the work is carried out. Ranjit Singh, a committee member of the …
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Covers, Timber and builders merchants, announces it is donating three lorries to the humanitarian organisation Stay Safe UA, and launching a £50,000 campaign with UKtoUkraine. Covers’ Mercedes rigid crane lorries, plus a forklift and tracked recovery vehicle, will be making the journey to be handed over on the Poland and …
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Band of Builders announces it has helped Chris Chappell, a former builder, who has been left using walking aids and a mobility scooter after a multiple sclerosis diagnosis. The condition left Chappell unable to carry out routine tasks until the band of builders stepped in to install a new accessible …
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