Howdens, the trade kitchen supplier, has launched a new sponsorship with darts player Charlie Manby. Charlie “Champagne” Manby, from Huddersfield, has found success in the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events, and until recently combined playing darts with his work in the trade as a bricklayer. In 2025 recorded the highest …
Read More »Selco Builders Warehouse extends BTCC partnership
Selco Builders Warehouse has renewed its partnership with title-winning tem ‘Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport’ in the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship for a second consecutive season following its debut in 2025. The renewed collaboration will feature prominent Selco branding on the race cars and team suits, as …
Read More »Civils & Lintels announces Rugby League sponsorship
Civils & Lintels (C&L), part of the Huws Gray group, has announced a new sponsorship agreement with the English Rugby League. Civils & Lintels branding debuted at the Leigh Leopards vs Leeds Rhinos match on February 13, and will be followed by the Castleford Tigers vs Huddersfield Giants match two …
Read More »Key sponsors confirmed for BMF All Industry Conference 2027
The BMF has announced the Key Sponsors for the BMF All Industry Conference 2027 in June next year. The key sponsors of the industry-leading event will be: ACO Technologies, Builders Merchants News, ForgeFix, Intact Software, Klipboard, Knauf Insulation, Knauf UK, Marsh Industries, Polypipe, Building Products, Siniat and Velux. They join the event’s …
Read More »Hultafors sponsor first BTX competition
Tool manufacturer Hultafors has confirmed its sponsorship of the inaugural BTX Carpentry & Joinery Learner of the Year competition. The BTX Carpentry & Joinery Learner of the Year competition is the first category aimed specifically at trade newcomers, and has been created to recognise emerging talent, raise standards and encourage …
Read More »Marshalls to sponsor BMF All Industry Conference 2027
Landscaping, building, and roofing provider Marshalls will be the headline sponsor of the BMF All Industry Conference in 2027. Marshalls is recognised for its product development, aimed at contributing to a more sustainable and resilient future. BMF CEO John Newcomb, said: “We are delighted to confirm Marshalls as the …
Read More »Travis Perkins sponsors Oxfordshire football team
Ducklington FC, who play in the Witney & District League Division One, have been sponsored by Travis Perkins for the 2025-26 campaign. George Townsend, player manager of Ducklington, said: “We were searching for a new kit for this season, which is a big expense for a local football team. Several …
Read More »Jewson to sponsor darts legend James Wade
Jewson builders’ merchant has announced a 12-month sponsorship deal with darts player James Wade, ahead of the 2025/26 Paddy Power World Darts Championship. Wade has spent more than two decades playing, claiming multiple titles including the Premier League in 2009, The Masters in 2014 and the World Series in 2018. …
Read More »Travis Perkins sponsors Cornish rugby club
Falmouth Rugby Club, one of the oldest rugby clubs in Cornwall, has secured a three-year front-of-shirt sponsorship with Travis Perkins builders’ merchant. Travis Perkins has partnered with the club, which plays in the Counties 2 Tribute Ale Cornwall league, to become one of its shirt sponsors for the next three …
Read More »Huws Gray kicks off rebrand with PGMO sponsorship
Builders merchant group Huws Gray Group, has announced a partnership with Professional Game Match Officials (PGMO). As official kit sponsor for the 2025/26 football season, the Huws Gray logo will appear on the matchday and training kits of referees, assistant referees and VAR officials across all English professional football matches, …
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