News


Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year image
Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year
24 December, 2024
Tim Wood, Editor of Builders' Merchants News, reflects on what the industry's leading trade magazine has offered over the past 12 months and looks forward to 2025.
Russell Roof Tiles shares festive cheer with record-breaking charity pot image
Russell Roof Tiles shares festive cheer with record-breaking charity pot
This week the firm hosted special presentations to hand over the money raised to 10 local charities close to its sites in Burton and Lochmaben, chosen by the firm’s 150 staff.
Payless switches to NBG for better buying image
Payless switches to NBG for better buying
With more than 25 years of experience, Payless offers a wide range of products, including bricks, landscaping, timber, tools.
 Selco named one of UK’s best places to work image
Selco named one of UK’s best places to work
The leading builders' merchant, part of the Grafton Group, has been named the 11th Best Big Company To Work For in the Best Companies survey.
BSW Group to expand Melton operation with third site image
BSW Group to expand Melton operation with third site
Investment sets the Group up for ongoing success.
A collaborative supply chain essential to a healthy UK construction industry image
A collaborative supply chain essential to a healthy UK construction industry
John Newcomb, CEO of the Builders Merchants Federation and Peter Caplehorn, CEO of the Construction Products Association, co-chairs of the Construction Leadership Council’s Material Supply Chain Group share thier final joint statement of the year.
BMF shortlisted for three industry Awards image
BMF shortlisted for three industry Awards
Trade Association Forum Awards recognise and reward the best and the brightest of the trade association sector.
Builders Merchants Federation supports Family Business UK image
Builders Merchants Federation supports Family Business UK
The trade association backs cross-industry campaign calling for formal consultation on Inheritance Tax and Business Property Relief.
Häfele supports KBB industry in building resilience image
Häfele supports KBB industry in building resilience
Stock and speed of supply, support services, range expansion and product innovation to aid differentiation are the main focus.
UAP announces acquisition of Armadillo Metal Coatings  image
UAP announces acquisition of Armadillo Metal Coatings
UAP Ltd, the Bury-based door hardware specialist, has announced its acquisition of Armadillo Metal Coatings.
Encon becomes Silver Member of 5% Club image
Encon becomes Silver Member of 5% Club
The Encon Group has been awarded Silver membership of The 5% Club by the 2024/25 Employer Audit Scheme.
BoB completes project for roofer with broken back image
BoB completes project for roofer with broken back
Volunteer tradespeople have come together to finish a small extension at the home of a North Lanarkshire roofer who was left unable to complete the project he started after breaking his back and neck in a fall from 8m high scaffolding at work.
First ship docks at Aggregate Industries' new Southampton deep-sea cement terminal image
First ship docks at Aggregate Industries' new Southampton deep-sea cement terminal
Aggregate Industries has welcomed the first ship bringing product to its new cement storage facility at the Port of Southampton, following a multi-million-pound upgrade.
Instantor unveils mobile training academy image
Instantor unveils mobile training academy
Instantor has invested in a new, dedicated training and demonstration vehicle to visit merchants and colleges around the UK and Ireland.
NFRC supports Skyline Skills Hub in London image
NFRC supports Skyline Skills Hub in London
NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) has announced its support of the Skyline Skills Hub, which aims to help London's workforce meet the challenges of decarbonisation.
Builders’ merchant insolvencies significantly decline in November image
Builders’ merchant insolvencies significantly decline in November
The news is positive for an industry which continues to battle ongoing economic challenges.
Talasey hits charity target image
Talasey hits charity target
Staff wanted to “give something back” as part of the celebrations to mark its 20 years milestone in 2024.
Access 360, ERA and Zoo raise more than £6,000 for Movember image
Access 360, ERA and Zoo raise more than £6,000 for Movember
Employees showed their support for the annual fundraising drive by either growing a moustache or walking or running more than 60km during the month.
Major milestone as cement plant achieves one million tonnes of alternative fuel image
Major milestone as cement plant achieves one million tonnes of alternative fuel
Successful partnership has helped to reduce coal consumption by over 750,000 tonnes at Cemex Rugby plant.
JB Kind raises £3,670 for South Derbyshire Community Voluntary Support  image
JB Kind raises £3,670 for South Derbyshire Community Voluntary Support
Door distributor's two year commitment to local charity delivers fantastic results with more to come in 2025.


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