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• Growth slows for construction SMEs, says FMB

  The SME construction sector grew in the second quarter of 2017, although at a slower rate than the first three months of the year, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

• Sun safety warning for yard staff

  Roof systems manufacturer Marley Eternit is urging all merchants to implement sun safety measures for building and timber yard staff, following new research which shows construction workers have a greater risk of skin cancer than any other occupation.

• Imperial Bricks joins BMF as Supplier Member

  Imperial Bricks has announced its membership to the Builders Merchant Federation (BMF). Imperial offers a wide range of handmade bricks from a single source and is experiencing strong growth with merchants. Thy have now made the logical step to become part of the BMF.

• How to install the Dene Cool Touch Bar Mixer from Triton

  This step-by-step instructional guide from Triton Showers shows how to install its Dene Cool Touch Bar Mixer.

• Howarth Timber launches ‘Howarth at Home’ showroom in Wakefield

  Howarth Timber and Building Supplies is continuing its programme of investment with a new look for its Howarth at Home kitchen, bedroom and bathroom showroom in Wakefield.

• Linde Material Handling UK appoints new managing director

  Leading manufacturer of industrial trucks, Linde Material Handling, has announced that Max Sammartano has been appointed as general manager of the Northern Europe and South Africa region, including the UK, Scandinavia and Sub-Saharan Africa markets.

• How to use coach screws

  In a video from TIMco sets to answers the question: “What is the difference between coach screws and general purpose screws?”

• Selco take part in cricket charity event that raised £12,000 for Macmillan

  Staff from Selco Builders Warehouse walked from four of the company’s Birmingham branches to the Edgbaston Stadium - the cricket venue for Birmingham Bears’ NatWest T20 Blast clash against Northamptonshire Steelbacks.

• W.Howard appoints new Managing Director at Kidare site

  The W.Howard Group has announced Paul McKenna as the new Managing Director for its Kildare site. The appointment comes just eight months after the business acquired the Irish operation, formerly known as Balcas Kildare.

• Double promotion celebrated at HiB

  HiB has announced the promotion of two of its longest serving employees to directors.

• Football legend helps RGB raise over £3,500 during charity golf event

  Former Liverpool, Aston Villa and Wales footballer Dean Saunders was part of a team from RGB Building Supplies’ Porthleven branch that won the builders merchant’s annual charity golf day.

• Howarth Timber participates in 24-hour walking relay

  The Howarth Timber and Building Supplies team put its best foot forward to complete the Relay for Life to raise funds for Cancer Research UK.

• Successful apprentice joins Keyline as Assistant Branch Manager

  Katherine Leggett has joined Keyline in Kirby, Ashfield as an Assistant Branch Manager following her successful completion of a two-year apprenticeship scheme at sister company BSS Industrial.

• Roger Daltrey's good luck message to SR Timber

  The Who frontman Roger Daltrey CBE has sent a good luck message to a team from SR Timber as they embark on a charity fundraising car rally to Monte Carlo.

• Fernox gets in the swing of things at charity golf day

  Fernox customers, partners and suppliers joined the leading chemical water treatment manufacturer at its 8th charity Golf Day, hosted at Whitefield’s Golf Club in Rugby, Warwickshire.

• BMF and NMBS to run Independent Merchant Forum

  The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) and National Merchant Buying Society (NMBS) have joined together to develop a one-day business forum for independent merchants.