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    Arco enters new chapter as H.I.G. Capital agrees acquisition

    Arco enters new chapter as H.I.G. Capital agrees acquisition

    30th September 2026
    • BMF selects Alrik as exclusive Transport Management partner

      BMF selects Alrik as exclusive Transport Management partner

      30th September 2026
    • Wren expands vehicle fleet with Isuzu delivery

      Wren expands vehicle fleet with Isuzu delivery

      30th September 2026
    • Methven celebrates 140 years

      Methven celebrates 140 years

      30th September 2026
    • Lords Group reports stable first half in tough market

      Lords Group reports stable first half in tough market

      30th September 2026
    • Investment in lighting nearly doubles Häfele reports

      Investment in lighting nearly doubles Häfele reports

      30th September 2026
    • Wren backs DIY SOS for second series

      Wren backs DIY SOS for second series

      30th September 2026
  • Product News
    Gilcrest launches British-made acoustic fencing

    Gilcrest launches British-made acoustic fencing

    29th September 2026
    • Siniat goes moisture-resistant

      Siniat goes moisture-resistant

      24th September 2026
    • Safeguard launches new no-scrub mould remover

      Safeguard launches new no-scrub mould remover

      23rd September 2026
    • Carhartt brings back Active Jac

      Carhartt brings back Active Jac

      23rd September 2026
    • Conex Bänninger extends >B< MaxiPro range

      Conex Bänninger extends >B< MaxiPro range

      2nd September 2026
    • Setcrete introduces Rapid Flex Tile Grout

      Setcrete introduces Rapid Flex Tile Grout

      1st September 2026
    • BG introduces GridLite modular switching system

      BG introduces GridLite modular switching system

      1st September 2026
  • People News
    H+H designates next managing director

    H+H designates next managing director

    28th September 2026
    • Grant Westfield expands regional sales team

      Grant Westfield expands regional sales team

      23rd September 2026
    • ROCKWOOL welcomes new commercial director

      ROCKWOOL welcomes new commercial director

      22nd September 2026
    • Premier Forest announces Decorpanel appointment

      Premier Forest announces Decorpanel appointment

      22nd September 2026
    • Navigator locates new sales director

      Navigator locates new sales director

      21st September 2026
    • Alsford expands mill through sales appointment

      Alsford expands mill through sales appointment

      14th September 2026
    • Kate Tinsley joins Berkeley Board

      Kate Tinsley joins Berkeley Board

      14th September 2026
  • Blogs
    Help is, it appears, at hand

    Help is, it appears, at hand

    29th September 2026
    A truly rich life

    A truly rich life

    22nd September 2026
    Maddie’s Day 2026: And it was all yellow

    Maddie’s Day 2026: And it was all yellow

    15th September 2026
    Economies of gloom

    Economies of gloom

    2nd September 2026
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Breaking News
  • Arco enters new chapter as H.I.G. Capital agrees acquisition
  • BMF selects Alrik as exclusive Transport Management partner
  • Wren expands vehicle fleet with Isuzu delivery
  • Methven celebrates 140 years
  • Lords Group reports stable first half in tough market
  • Investment in lighting nearly doubles Häfele reports
  • Wren backs DIY SOS for second series
  • Freezing up for sales opportunities with Arctic Hayes
  • Help is, it appears, at hand
  • Gilcrest launches British-made acoustic fencing

News

  • Arco

    Arco enters new chapter as H.I.G. Capital agrees acquisition

    Supplier of personal protective equipment Arco, has announced that global investment firm H.I.G. Capital has …

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  • BMF and Alrik

    BMF selects Alrik as exclusive Transport Management partner

  • Wren Kitchens and Bedrooms has taken delivery of the first 20 of 70 new Isuzu N75.190(E) trucks.

    Wren expands vehicle fleet with Isuzu delivery

  • Methven Celebrates 140 Years

    Methven celebrates 140 years

  • Lords

    Lords Group reports stable first half in tough market

Product News

  • Specialist composite manufacturer Gilcrest has introduced its newly launched Sonocore Fence Panel, which reduces unwanted noise transmission by up to 25dB.

    Gilcrest launches British-made acoustic fencing

    Specialist composite manufacturer Gilcrest has introduced its newly launched Sonocore Fence Panel, which reduces unwanted …

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  • Etex Lincoln DS 9541 1

    Siniat goes moisture-resistant

  • Safeguard launches new no-scrub gel

    Safeguard launches new no-scrub mould remover

  • Carhartt brings back the denim Active Jac

    Carhartt brings back Active Jac

  • >B< MaxiPro range extension

    Conex Bänninger extends >B< MaxiPro range

  • Setcrete Rapid Flex Tile Grout

    Setcrete introduces Rapid Flex Tile Grout

  • BG introduces GridLite modular switching system

    BG introduces GridLite modular switching system

Featured

  • Artic Hayes

    Freezing up for sales opportunities with Arctic Hayes

    Want a new way to save your plumbing customers time and money? Arctic Hayes’ UK …

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  • Intatec CEO Stuart Gizzi talks heat pumps

    Intatec CEO on heat pumps: is the Government warming to my point of view?

  • BMJ Awards 2025 326 scaled 1

    Strategic growth consultancy champions commercial excellence across the building materials sector

  • Exploring the differences between blackheart and whiteheart malleable iron fittings

    Exploring the differences between blackheart and whiteheart malleable iron fittings

  • Suzannah Adey Headshot 2

    Water efficiency labelling alone won’t deliver Britain’s water-saving ambitions

People News In Picture

  • H+H UK Ltd has announced the appointment of Kieron Hall as Commercial Director and UK Managing Director
  • Grant Westfield expands regional sales team
  • ROCKWOOL UK & Ireland welcomes new Commercial Director Melanie Marquard
  • Leading UK timber supplier Premier Forest Products continues to showcase its growth with the key appointment of Abby Marshall to its specialist panel processing business, Decorpanel. Acquired by Premier Forest in 2023, Decorpanel provides cutting, machining, laminating and edge-banding solutions for a wide range of industries across the UK. In her new role, Abby will focus on identifying and developing new business opportunities for Decorpanel, while also strengthening and managing the company’s established partnerships. Group processing director at Premier Forest, Anthony Hopps, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Abby to Decorpanel. Her wealth of experience and commitment to developing new business opportunities will help us enhance our customer experience, while supporting the continued growth of the business.”
  • Sarah joins Navigator
  • Alsford expand mill through sales appointment
  • Kate Tinsley Joins Berkeley Group Board
  • Hadleigh Timber Group
  • Grant Westfield strengthens customer service team
  • SIAMP UK Appoints Alex Holcroft as Managing Director

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Blogs

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    Help is, it appears, at hand

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