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On The Tools launches series of videos on suicide

17 September, 2025

With suicide rates in construction four times higher than the national average (ONS), On The Tools has launched a series of campaign videos to normalise therapy and encourage tradespeople to seek support.

JT Atkinson team tackles coast-to-coast triathlon for charity

A team from JT Atkinson has completed a 226km coast-to-coast triathlon, to raise funds for children living without a bed of their own.

European pallet company launches first UK site

PGS Group has taken possession of its first site in the UK, marking the next stage of its expansion across Europe.

Jewson helps hedgehogs with Homes for Nature campaign

The merchant is donating free materials such as recycled wooden pallets, available to collect from any UK branch.

Ibstock Academy launches at Walsall College

Ibstock has officially launched its pilot Ibstock Academy at Walsall College, which it sees as a key milestone in its commitment to supporting construction skills across the sector.

Charity jaunt around northern Europe beats fundraising target

The 2025 edition of the Pavestone Rally raised over £214,000 for its chosen charities after five days travelling around northern Europe.

Lords welcomes "strong growth in merchanting" for year half

Lords Group has released positive unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2025.

First suppliers sign up to Data Yard

Building Materials Digital Services has signed agreements with the first five suppliers to share their product data on the new platform, Data Yard.

Wickes reports strong profit growth for first half of year

Wickes' interim results for the first half of 2025 show strong profit growth driven by an increase in volumes across both Retail and D&I.

Tarmac partners with Band of Builders for Big Brew Tour

The initiative is providing tradespeople with a space to connect, share experiences, and talk openly about mental health in the construction industry over a cup of tea and a friendly chat.

Go yellow for Maddie’s Day 2025!

The merchanting Industry is being urged to inspire the younger generations and show support for the work of the Maddie Rose Campaign on Friday 19 September.

Jewson launches its biggest branch in the UK

The new 6.5 acre branch in Luton offers over 11,000 products on site.

Wyckham Blackwell celebrates ten years of significant growth

The decade has has seen industry-leading expansion in the timber engineering industry.

Cemex UK pioneers reusable pallet system for bagged cement distribution

The building materials supplier has announced a pioneering partnership with The Pallet LOOP, marking a major milestone in the efforts towards more sustainable packaging solutions in the cement industry.

UK cement production falls to 75-year low, reports MPA

UK cement production has dropped to lowest point since 1950, according to figures from the Mineral Products Association (MPA).

Construction PMI reports sustained downturn in August UK construction output

According to the latest Construction PMI report, business activity has been falling for eighth month in a row, but at slower pace than in July.

UK timber imports dip slightly, with engineered wood showing strong growth

Timber and panel product imports saw a slight decrease in volumes during the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year, the latest Timber Development UK (TDUK) statistics show.

Insight Data highlights slight decline in builders’ merchant insolvencies in August

This result comes as positive sales growth has been reported across the industry.

Villeroy & Boch Group receives EcoVadis Platinum Medal

The rating reconfirms its commitment to sustainability to business partners.

Howdens launches TradeFest 2025

The kitchen supplier is offering its biggest kitchen deals of the year and the chance to win a van worth over £45,000.

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