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Arctic Hayes has announced its participation in the forthcoming InstallerSHOW 2024, where it will showcase its innovative solutions for the plumbing and heating industry. One of the stand highlights will be the live demonstrations of the Pipe Freeze Kits. Its sessions will allow attendees to see first-hand the simplicity and …

Beesley & Fildes has strengthened its partnership with specialist manufacturer VPI to expand its render offer across the North West. To support its expansion across the North West, Beesley & Fildes has also appointed Jack Rouse as its first render sales development manager and invested in new tinting machinery in …

The latest figures from the Timber Development UK has shown that timber import volumes started 2024 around 6% lower than in January 2023 – down by around 45,000m3. It stated that this reduction was made up of very different levels of performance in the first month of the year. Softwood, …

NMBS has achieved Cyber Essentials Plus, a Government-backed programme run by the National Cyber Security Centre that helps to protect organisations against cyber-attacks. Government data, published in April last year, showed significant figures about the number of reported cyber-attacks across different-sized businesses. Almost a third of small businesses reported a …

Timber Development UK (TDUK) is partnering with Carrefour International du Bois, the largest timber trade show in Europe, to offer VIP networking opportunities. Under the terms of the partnership TDUK will be offering limited-edition VIP Tickets (free for TDUK members) to the conference, taking place from 28-30 May 2024 in …

Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG) has announced it has raised additional capital investment from investment firms Ares Management Corporation and Farallon Capital Europe LLP. The Group has also said that it will be launching new customer proposition covering Renewables and Sustainability; the business will look to expand its independent brand …

MGM Timber has launched its new online service for trade customers, giving them access to their agreed rates, invoicing and full product range. Its new platform will have the same functionality as a standard e-commerce site, with its full selection of products on offer, but it will also have individual …

Selco Builders Warehouse has appointed David Lennon as its new commercial director. The former category director at retail giant Morrisons has joined the builders’ merchant and will be a member of the company’s Senior Leadership Team, headed up by chief executive Howard Luft. He said: “It’s a real honour to …

Alpesh Paleja, lead economist in the CBI’s economics team, has been confirmed to speak at the BMF Members’ Annual Conference on September 19. Paleja’s role at the CBI focuses on the UK economy and leading its work on the economic forecast.  She oversees analytical work across the team – including …

Selco’s York branch has donated £5,000 worth of materials to assist with the redevelopment of Osbaldwick Village Hall. The building, which dates back to 1871, is undergoing renovation works, with internal structural repairs, new toilets and kitchen facilities and updates to the building’s insulation, electrics and plumbing. In addition, the …