Also in the News...

• Harlow Bros joins NMBS

  Midlands-based independent merchant Harlow Bros has joined the National Merchant Buying Society.

• Polypipe gives merchants added advantage

  Polypipe Building Services is introducing a service offering merchants the opportunity to recommend systems that can be designed and delivered ready to install on-site.

• Turnbull & Co to make £1 million expansion

  Turnbull & Co has announced it will be investing £1 million into a new branch in Lincoln.

• Footie favourites score for charity

  Russell Roof Tiles’ top five-a-side squad recently battled it out with local businesses from the Burton area to raise money for charity.

• Three more Sussex charities in public vote for £500 funding

  Three charities are hoping to be the recipients of £500 after being shortlisted in the latest round of NYEs Building Supplies campaign ‘Proud to be Local’.

• Nottingham MP sees the opportunities for a low carbon future in city homes

  MP for Nottingham South, Lilian Greenwood, saw first-hand how the building materials industry can play a key role in delivering a low carbon future for the city.

• Keyline unveils branded truck to drive home health message for Prostate Cancer UK

  Keyline Civils has embarked on its latest quest to drive home awareness of prostate cancer in the form of newly-branded truck.

• BHETA reveals the best-performing home improvement sectors

  The British Home Enhancement Trade Association has released its quarterly GfK POS Index report, which represents more than 1,400 brands.

• BMF shortlisted in Trade Association Awards for 5th year

  The Builders Merchants Federation has been shortlisted in the Trade Association Forum Best Practice Awards for the fifth year in succession.

• Nigel Clough cuts ribbon on MKM Burton

  Hull-based MKM has officially cut the ribbon on its new branch in Burton upon Trent with the help of local football legend Nigel Clough.

• Roof tiles are a ‘bute’y in Hampshire

  Sheldons Reach in Hampshire has become the latest housing development to benefit from Russell Roof Tiles’ Bute tile.

• Highlife hits the high notes

  Highlife Bathrooms has enjoyed one of its most successful ever starts to a year, following its £100,000 rebranding from Alliance Sanitary Products in February.

• Elliotts raises over £6,800 for local hospice

  Elliotts has raised over £6,800 for Countess Mountbatten Hospice Charity.

• Scott Parnell helps support children’s cancer charity

  Scott Parnell has agreed to support a new golf society which will help raise funds for children with cancer.

• Taekwondo kids get a kick out of sponsorship

  Young members of the LCD Taekwondo club in Stirling, Scotland, got a big kick out of a recent sponsorship by Norbord.

• Ibstock Brick wins regional business award for its commitment to sustainability

  Ibstock Brick has been announced as a winner in the category of Most Ethical/Sustainable Manufacturer of the Year at the 2019 at the Made in the Midlands Awards.