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Bright green pallets in production as The Pallet LOOP ramps up for May roll out

19 April, 2024

British Gypsum will start distributing its bagged plaster and accessories on The Pallet LOOP’s green coloured pallets next month.

James Burrell releases year end results for 2023

Inflationary pressures, a high interest rate environment and the various cost of living factors have had a clear impact on the company’s financial performance.

Ibstock announces major factory upgrade

Ibstock has invested more than £12 million into its Aldridge factory – significantly improving energy efficiency and quality at the site.

Travis Perkins celebrates major timber milestone

After recently joining Timber Development UK (TDUK), Travis Perkins is celebrating its 20th consecutive year of timber chain of custody certification.

Keylite launches new safety campaign for construction sector

The ‘Work Smart, Stay Grounded’ campaign will go live this April and follows the award-winning success of last year’s merchant demo day initiative.

LBS Builders Merchants acquires Denman & Sons

The LBS Group has announced the acquisition of Denman & Sons, a building materials supplier in Caerphilly.

IDS celebrates one year without Lost Time Accidents

Surface materials distributor IDS has announced a significant milestone in its Health and Safety record: a full 12 months without any Lost Time Accidents (LTAs).

MGM Timber launches online service for trade customers

The new platform will have the same functionality as a standard e-commerce site, but it will also have individual user logins for trade customers to access the same benefits they would usually gain in-store.

IBMG gains new capital investment

The money from Ares Management and Farallon Capital will help to advance its strategic growth plans.

Breedon Group acquires Phoenix Surfacing

This acquisition builds upon Breedon’s focus on expanding its Surfacing Solutions business.

Crown Decorating Centres has revealed a record-breaking year for Can Back scheme

The scheme was the first in the industry to allow painters and decorators to return empty plastic and metal paint cans from any brand, free of charge to be recycled responsibly.

Timber import volumes fall at the start of 2024

Falls in softwood, hardwood and plywood imports account for a six per cent drop in volumes during January 2024, according to the latest TDUK statistics.

British Gypsum partners with the Pallet Loop

British Gypsum is to become the first building materials manufacturer in the UK to form a strategic partnership with circular economy pallet supplier The Pallet LOOP.

NMBS passes the Cyber Essentials Plus Scheme

Using the scheme, NMBS has strengthened its cyber security defences and demonstrated its commitment to security compliance requirements.

CBI Lead Economist to speak at BMF Conference

Alpesh Paleja, Lead Economist in the CBI’s economics team, has been confirmed to speak at the BMF Members’ Annual Conference on 19 September.

Build Depot launches bathroom division

Scottish builders' merchant Build Depot has announced a strategic expansion with the launch of its new bathroom division: Bath & Tile Studio.

Conditions unchanged in January for P&H sales

The latest figures from the Plumbing & Heating Merchant Index (PHMI) report show that, as in previous months, sales value increased while volumes fell.

Permagroup launches cardboard reuse initiative

PermaGroup has launched a reuse scheme diverting roofing membrane's cardboard tube packaging from landfill.

An open letter from Wolseley Group Chief Operating Officer

John Hancock has written to all customers letting them know that they will be receiving a full refund for any CHMM related price increases on Worcester Bosch, Baxi, Vaillant and Ideal boilers incurred from 1 January.

Shadow Health Minister visits Buttle's

The visit by Daisy Cooper MP was arranged by the BMF as part of its industry and parliament programme.

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