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Scell-it (UK) has acquired both Rivco Ltd and Kamtech Fasteners (ARK brand), strengthening its position in the Construction Fixings, Rivets, Rivnuts and Setting Tools sector. Kamtech Fasteners, based in West Bromwich, established in 2015 and have a customer base which aligns with that of Scell-it (UK). Its has said its  …

Builders merchant Travis Perkins is opening a new branch in Northedge Business Park in Derby on Monday May 20. The new 1.76 acre branch will create 15 jobs and will include electric forklift trucks, a brand new hard landscaping display and extensive timber, bricks and blocks range. It will also …

Builders merchant chain MKM Building Supplies Limited, saw a 13% rise in sales in the year to September 30 2023, with profits only marginally down at £88.2m. That’s according to the full year results for the period, released this morning (April 24th). The slight drop in profits was attributed to …

Ibstock has invested over £12 million into its Aldridge factory, which it said will improve its energy efficiency and quality at the site. As part of its investment, it has also upgraded its legacy technology in the facility. This includes installing brand-new dryers, which now include screen-controlled moisture monitoring – …

Over 15,000 interactions were made between the 280 exhibitors and 1,080 visitors at the NMBS Exhibition, which is the highest number in the exhibition’s history. Last year’s event saw similar numbers of visitors through the Coventry Building Society Arena doors, but these increased interaction figures show the continued importance that …

Travis Perkins is celebrating its 20th consecutive year of certification of the timber chain of custody; it has also recently joined Timber Development UK (TDUK). The merchant stated that as one of the biggest providers of timber for building and construction projects in the country, the business prides itself on ensuring …

Leyland is hosting its special day for tradespeople at its Edgware Road store; where it will offer discounts and demonstrations of its products, at Edgware Road store on April 24. It will also offer free tea and coffee for visitors, as well as the opportunity to win prizes and pick …

The Resapol Foundation has announced it has donated £1,000 to the Band of Builders; the Foundation was set up with the aim of support individuals, charities, organisations and communities throughout the UK, aiming to make a lasting and positive difference to people’s lives. Band of Builders was born in 2016 …

The Pallet LOOP, a member of BSW Group, today announced it is manufacturing tens of thousands of its distinctive bright green, circular economy pallets in readiness for them entering the building materials supply chain from May. The news follows the landmark announcement, last week, that British Gypsum is to become the first building …

Independent builders’ merchants Robert Price has announced the opening of the new Tudors Kitchen & Bathroom Showroom in Hereford. The state-of-the-art showroom will showcase the latest in kitchen and bathroom design. The grand opening event will be held on Saturday 18th May from 10 AM to 3 PM, after an …