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REHAU decarbonises district heating deliveries image
REHAU decarbonises district heating deliveries
22 January, 2026
CEVA Logistics encourages the use of HVO to reduce CO2e emissions by approximately 90% from well to wheel.
Wren acquires assets of collapsed Moores Furniture Group image
Wren acquires assets of collapsed Moores Furniture Group
The customer list and certain other intellectual property assets of Wetherby-based Moores Furniture Group have been sold to Wren Kitchens via a pre-pack administration process.
Drainfast announces new Doncaster depot image
Drainfast announces new Doncaster depot
Drainfast has announced a major expansion of its delivery network with the opening of a new depot in Doncaster.
Government releases awaited home energy plan image
Government releases awaited home energy plan
The government has launched its Warm Homes Plan to upgrade the nation's homes, help families cut their energy bills, and tackle fuel poverty.
Data Yard achieves supplier milestone image
Data Yard achieves supplier milestone
Data Yard, the data pool established by BMF and NMBS, has reached another milestone with the next wave of 30 suppliers signed up to share their product data on the new platform.
Huws Gray expands timber offering with Ayr site relaunch image
Huws Gray expands timber offering with Ayr site relaunch
Move secures future for experienced team and maintains continuity for customers.
Actis awarded silver medal for sustainability and CSR image
Actis awarded silver medal for sustainability and CSR
The award, which acknowledges a company’s positive intent to improve its sustainability management performance, follows the award of a bronze EcoVadis medal in 2024.
BMI Academy launches flat roof materials estimating course image
BMI Academy launches flat roof materials estimating course
The course focuses on the practical skills needed to accurately plan flat roofing projects and avoid common mistakes.
Howdens to sponsor Kitchen Fitter Arena at InstallerSHOW 2026 image
Howdens to sponsor Kitchen Fitter Arena at InstallerSHOW 2026
Howdens has been announced as the headline partner of the Kitchen Fitter Arena at InstallerSHOW 2026.
Brewers to join the Builders Merchants Federation image
Brewers to join the Builders Merchants Federation
The move enhances the representation within the trade body’s Painting, Decorating and Building Chemicals membership category.
Marshalls issues trading update image
Marshalls issues trading update
Full year trading in line with expectations.
Civils & Lintels launches national training academy  image
Civils & Lintels launches national training academy
The new facility has been developed in partnership with key supply chain partners.
Grant UK supports Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance with £10,000 donation image
Grant UK supports Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance with £10,000 donation
Grant UK has supported the specialist in critical care by land and air to patients in extreme and life-threatening situations since 2019.
Breedon strengthens rail cement operations  image
Breedon strengthens rail cement operations
Multimillion-pound investment in new-build iWagons confirmed.
Construction partners support upgrade at Shrewsbury homeless shelter image
Construction partners support upgrade at Shrewsbury homeless shelter
A number of roofing suppliers are supporting essential works at The Ark, a Shrewsbury-based homeless shelter, as part of a collaborative project with Roofrite (Shropshire).
Plumb Centre partners with TradeKart image
Plumb Centre partners with TradeKart
Tradekart and Plumb Centre have come together to offer rapid delivery of plumbing and heating materials across the south east.
Marsh Industries expands operations at Bridgwater facility with back shift image
Marsh Industries expands operations at Bridgwater facility with back shift
Marsh Industries has announced the introduction of a dedicated back shift at its Bridgwater manufacturing facility.
Medite SmartPly announces “game-changing” customs partnership image
Medite SmartPly announces “game-changing” customs partnership
Medite SmartPly has announced a “game-changing” partnership with Europe’s leading customs clearance experts to process more than 10,000 declarations per year.
Specialist Driver Resourcing hosts first-ever company day image
Specialist Driver Resourcing hosts first-ever company day
More than 65 merchant drivers, alongside almost the entire office team, came together on 2 January as Specialist Driver Resourcing (SDR) hosted its first ever Company Day.
New jobs for Congleton as MKM opens major new branch image
New jobs for Congleton as MKM opens major new branch
MKM Building Supplies (MKM) has announced the opening of a new branch in Congleton on Monday 19 January 2026.