Confusion now hath made his masterpiece When is a hug not a hug? When no-one sees you do it? That must be the reason why last night’s England V Czech Republic game was sans Chilwell or Mount because they hugged their Chelsea teammate Billy Gilmour. ‘Typhoid Billy’ has tested positive …

The sustainable composite decking and cladding brand, Composite Prime, has launched an exclusive online stockist training programme. Following a huge surge in demand for composite decking products experienced by stockists during the pandemic the brand has invested in a free to use, virtual training platform. This means whilst Composite Prime …

Roof window manufacturer, Keylite Roof Windows, has launched its new range of smart roof windows, blinds* and technology, allowing homeowners to control daylight and ventilation in their home via smart devices. With the keyliteConnect® app and keyliteConnect® hub, homeowners are able to monitor and engage with their smart app-enabled Electric …

Independent builders merchant buying group NMBS has recruited two new marketing assistants to join its growing team. Megan Scott and Abigail MacDonald joined NMBS in early June. They will be working closely with sales and marketing manager Dean Hayward, and marketing communications manager Nicola Harley, developing creative marketing and communications …

A strong performance continuing through the second quarter has encouraged builders merchant group Travis Perkins to announce that its full year earnings are expected to be materially ahead of current market expectations A trading update issued this morning  (June 22) reveals that, following a robust start to 2021, the high …

Grafton Group plc  has purchased IKH, one of the largest workwear and personal protective equipment tools, spare parts and accessories technical wholesalers and distributors in Finland.   The consideration payable for IKH is €199.3 million on a cash and debt free basis.  It will be paid in cash on completion and …

Murdock Builders Merchants, the Newry headquartered timber suppliers and builders’ merchants, has bought the oldest builders merchant in Ireland, the Brooks Group, comprising Brooks Builders Merchants and Dublin Plywood and Veneer, from Wales-based Premier Forest Products Group. The transaction will lead to the return to Irish ownership, after a forty …

Walsall-based construction industry fastener and fixings supplier Elite Fasteners has moved to a new facility in the north-east of the city. The new site on Kingsway South has a larger office and warehouse to support the company’s commitment to customer care. The new warehouse allows Elite Fasteners to hold more …

Aggregate Industries has opened a new ready mix concrete plant in Coleshill, Warwickshire. The new state-of-the-art facility has the capacity to produce 110m3/h and uses a recycled water system – enabling it to reprocess most of the water used during concrete production. The facility will also produce ECOPact, Aggregate Industries’ …

St Albans based independent builders’ merchant’s, Buttle’s is teaming up with mental health charity the Frank Bruno Foundation. Launched by the British boxing legend earlier this year, the Frank Bruno Foundation aims to provide a safe environment for young people aged 13 and above to improve their mental wellbeing and …