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• Look out for Dunlop’s new branded trucks

  Tiling, flooring and decorating products manufacturer Dunlop has a new fleet of branded lorries.

• Origin named as top growing company

  Aluminium doors and windows manufacturer Origin has been named by The Sunday Times as one of Britain’s fastest growing companies.

• All aboard for Polypipe’s yacht regatta!

  Polypipe is recruiting shipmates for its 20th charity yacht regatta.

• Dormole buys Tucks

  Toolbank owner Dormole has increased its investment in the Irish market by buying Tucks O’Brien (TOB) and Tucks Fasteners & Fixings (QFF).

• Jewson adds kitchen and bathroom showroom to York branch

  Jewson has invested more than £100,000 in its York branch, opening a brand new kitchen and bathroom showroom.

• SIG Roofing hosts grand reopening

  SIG Roofing’s Sittingbourne branch hosted a reopening event following an extensive refurbishment project.

• The FMB comments on worrying ONS figures

  Brian Berry from the FMB puts construction output fall down to The Beast from the East, rising costs and Brexit.

• Fun in the sun for a good cause

  Covers Timber & Builders Merchants in Chichester has raised £556.10 for St Wilfrid’s Hospice at its annual summer fayre.

• Chief Executive of BSRIA recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours

  Julia Evans, Chief Executive at BSRIA, has been awarded an OBE for services to the construction industry.

• NBG members expand and thrive

  National Buying Group partners are reporting strong trading and many members are successfully carrying out growth, acquisition and expansion strategies.

• NMBS launches All-Industry Conference app

  NMBS has launched an app to help delegates make the most of attending its 2018 All-Industry Conference, which starts on Thursday.

• Offsite homes will help solve housing shortage, says Actis

  Insulation specialist Actis says homes shortage report demonstrates the need to increase production of offsite homes.

• Graham shortlists colleges for £10,000 Refresh Scheme

  Graham Plumbers’ Merchant has announced its shortlist for the Graham College Refresh Scheme.

• Act now to prevent another Grenfell tragedy, say London Assembly members

  Members of the London Assembly yesterday agreed a unanimous motion calling for further urgent safeguards for residents, almost one year on from the Grenfell Tower fire.

• Hanson meets sustainability targets

  Hanson UK’s latest sustainability report shows it has passed its 2020 targets.

• CUPA GROUP completes acquisition of Burton Roofing Merchants

  Natural slate producer CUPA GROUP has announced that it now owns 100% of Burton Roofing Merchants.