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Wienerberger extends partnership with Emmaus UK

30 July, 2025

Wienerberger UK & Ireland has extended its partnership with homeless charity Emmaus UK, committing to donate 50p for every full pallet of Danum and Dual Danum TLE concrete roof tile products sold in 2025.

Future of Merchanting tops agenda for BMF Members Conference

Steve Collinge will comment on the ideas and initiatives likely to reshape the industry for many years to come.

Russell Roof Tiles renews Burton Albion FC shirt sponsorship

Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) is set to continue its sponsorship of Burton Albion Football Club as the Brewers embark on their landmark 75th season.

P&H Merchants’ May value sales at a standstill year-on-year, while volumes fall

Volume sales decreased -5.9% while prices went up +6.3% year-on-year.

UK construction growth but risks intensify, says CPA

Total construction output is forecast to rise by 1.9% in 2025 and 3.7% in 2026, matching projections from Spring.

J T Dove among the UK’s best privately managed companies

The programme highlights the role of private companies as key innovators and major contributors to the UK’s economic growth.

First industry shareholders announced for BMDS IDP

A significant milestone has ben reached with the announcement of the company’s first five external shareholders.

BigCommerce launches game-changing ecommerce accelerator for the UK building trade

New solution provides a fast and easy path for UK builders’ merchants to improve efficiency, reach next-generation buyers and future-proof their businesses.

Baxi backs future talent through new partnership with World Skills

World Skills’ mission is to use international best practice to raise standards in apprenticeships and technical education to enable more young people and employers to succeed.

Roofing apprentices demonstrate resilience against mental and physical pressure at work

Far from being discouraged, many spoke of pride, resilience and personal growth, highlighting the mindset needed to thrive in construction today.

Frontline Bathrooms and Smiths Briten announce major logistics investment to benefit merchants

At the heart of this shift is the unification of their delivery operations.

Polypipe Building Services publishes 21 new EPDs in the first six months of this year

More will follow helping specifiers make informed, low-carbon choices in line with Construction 2025.

Growth returns but labour cost pressures intensify

Construction products manufacturing returned to growth in the second quarter of 2025.

‘Thermal Titans’ reign supreme at MasterMerchant 2025

The team from Knauf Insulation UK & Ireland take the title for the second successive year.

Crown Paints signs charity partnership with Mind and Mental Health Ireland

The paint manufacturer will raise awareness and funds for both charities while supporting internal wellbeing initiatives and external campaigns.

SBTI approves Stark Group' climate targets towards net zero by 2050

The targets include carbon reductions across the entire value chain and are aligned with the 1.5°C pathway and UN’s Paris Agreement.

An industry first for MKM

The independent builders' merchant has launched the UK’s first 100% recycled, fully recyclable bulk bag.

AW Lumb opens branch in Mansfield

The branch marks the first new site for AW Lumb in over 40 years and comes two years after it joined the Lords Group.

Travis Perkins plc among the UK’s Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers

The building materials supplier ranked top in sector and 32nd in the prestigious list.

BMF shortlisted for three Memcom Awards

The winners will be announced on 25 September at a ceremony in London.

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