Howarth Timber & Building Supplies has completed an extensive refurbishment of its Darwen branch as part of a wider programme of investment across the UK.      Howarth, a Yorkshire-headquartered business which marks its 180th year this year, has operated its Darwen branch on Spring Vale Lane since 2007. Offering products which include plumbing and heating, […]

Sliding and folding door hardware manufacturer, P C Henderson, has launched a new range of flush pulls and lock sets as it experiences increased demand for different styles and finishes. Available now, the new hardware collection caters for both traditional and contemporary applications and includes a variety of colours, styles and functionality types to choose […]

Group revenue at builders and plumbers merchant group Travis Perkins rose 3.2% to £6.9bn for the financial year ended December 31 2019, the group announced this morning (March 3). Sales were 3.8% ahead on a like-for-like basis, driven by a good performance from the Merchant businesses despite the challenging market environment, with continued excellent growth […]

Shurtape has announced its latest addition to the adhesives market with the launch of Duck® Wrap-Fix®. A self-fusing silicone repair tape, the product was developed by the leading adhesive tape manufacturer in response to the need for long-lasting hold and protection across a range of surfaces and environments.“Duck® Wrap-Fix offers something more extreme for your plumbing, auto and […]

A new small duct heating, cooling and ventilation system by US manufacturer Unico Systems has been launched in the UK. The Unico System, which is installed in half a million homes and businesses throughout the US, provides both heating and cooling and is fully compatible with existing boiler systems, underfloor heating and heat pumps. The […]

Sales figures for the final quarter of 2019 published today in the BMF’s Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) round off a disappointing year for the sector, with a third consecutive quarter of negative growth. There were six less trading days in Q4 compared with Q3, but a comparison of average sales per day (which removes […]

Russell Roof Tiles has once again proved it is leading the charge, becoming one of the first concrete roof tile manufacturers to adapt to new health and safety standards ahead of schedule. The latest ISO (International Organisation for Standardisation) 45001 Standard for occupational health and safety, had its guidelines revised in 2018 to further support […]