Merchants could see an increase in the popularity of Polypipe plumbing products thanks to the manufacturer’s latest reward scheme which offers a selection of top-of-the-range prizes to entrants. The new Polypipe Perks scheme is open to installers who purchase Polypipe products at a merchant, upload their proof of purchase to the Polypipe Perks website (www.polypipeperks.co.uk) […]

Three independent builders merchants are continuing the growth their businesses, despite the challenges presented by COVID-19. Throughout 2020, PGR Builders & Timber Merchants, QS Supplies and County Building Supplies – all National Buying Group partners – have experienced major growth. PGR Builders & Timber Merchants is a family-owned independent merchant, operating across Essex and Surrey. […]

Ibstock Concrete has joined forces with Davidsons Homes to develop a new accommodation complex at the Matt Hampson Foundation Get Busy Living Centre in Leicestershire The Foundation’s Get Busy Living Centre in Leicestershire provides state-of-the-art rehabilitation facilities to support individuals recovering from life changing sports injuries. The new accommodation will feature two lodges, which are […]

Keyline Civils Specialist, the civils and drainage products merchant, has opened its first dedicated Keyline Plastics Specialist branch.  The branch, in Gravesend, offers customers an increased range of plastic civils and drainage products including underground drainage, utility ducting, stormwater management solutions, duct and access chambers, channel drainage, manhole covers and gully grates, geotechnics, service pipes […]

The BLANCO UNIT combines sinks, taps, in-cabinet waste and organisation systems into innovative and flexible solutions for modern, super-clean kitchen life. Sinks, taps and waste bins are the most frequently used items in the kitchen yet are often not given the consideration that they deserve. The BLANCO UNIT concept combines premium kitchen products as flexible packs so customers can choose items to suit their kitchen style, lifestyle and investment level.  All […]

Ferguson — US-based parent company of UK plumbers merchant chain Wolseley UK — saw revenue fall 0.9% for the year to 31 July to $21.8bn (£17bn). Despite this, the plumbing giant is to resume paying a year-end dividend to shareholders. Profit before tax fell 4.8 per cent to $1.26bn (£980m) from $1.3bn (£1.01bn) in 2019. […]

Etex Group has bought FSi Limited, the UK manufacturer and supplier of firestopping products. With an annual turnover of around £20 million, FSi ‘s product portfolio includes intumescent sealants and ablative-coated stone wool batts. The move strengthens Etex’s ability to provide comprehensive lightweight construction solutions for clients through its Building Performance division, in particular complementing […]