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Nicolas Chinardet

Nicolas Chinardet

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Merchants

Travis Perkins announces fast-track management programme

13/08/2026

Travis Perkins is launching an initiative designed to create the next wave of leaders at the UK’s largest builders’ merchant.

Trade Bodies

Industry leaders to champion women at BMF Conference

13/08/2026

Four building materials female leaders will share their experiences and insights at the BMF Members' Conference this September, exploring how businesses can build more inclusive workplaces, support the development of female talent, and strengthen allyship across the industry.

Merchants

Lawsons purchases two electric trucks

13/08/2026

Lawsons Group has taken another step towards reducing the environmental impact of its fleet with the purchase of two specially designed DAF XD Electric trucks.

Merchants

Travis Perkins reports revenue down but profits up in H1

04/08/2026

Travis Perkins has released its results for the first half of the year, showing an improved situation for the industry leader.

Suppliers

Flooded locals call for Welsh Breedon quarry to be closed

03/08/2026

Residents of Gwaelod-y-Garth, on the outskirts of Cardiff, have suffered flooding caused by a planned blast at Breedon's Taff's Well quarry.

Merchants

P&H merchants sale value up but volumes down in May

29/07/2026

The latest figures from the Plumbing & Heating Merchant Index (PHMI) report show like-for-like value sales (adjusted to remove the impact of trading days) for May 2026 through specialist plumbing and heating merchants were up +1.3% compared to May 2025. Like-for-like volume sales were down -8.0%, while prices increased +10.1% year-on-year.

Merchants

Green local MP visits Henshaws' new Denton branch

28/07/2026

How builders’ merchants create local jobs and supply the materials needed for more energy-efficient homes was the focus of a constituency visit by Hannah Spencer MP last Friday.

Merchants

MacBlair launches trades mental health campaign

27/07/2026

Ninety-two percent of tradespeople in Northern Ireland say a quick chat with someone during the day has a positive impact on their wellbeing, according to new research from MacBlair, as the company launches its 'How's the Head' campaign.

Suppliers

Alumasc CEO suspended after four months

21/07/2026

The board of Alumasc has announced the suspension of CEO Pamela Bingham pending an investigation of her professional conduct.

Merchants

Travis Perkins Managed Services supports café transformation

17/07/2026

A café in Bracknell has been spruced up for summer after a host of young local volunteers delivered a colourful makeover - and gained hands-on trade experience at the same time.