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Marsh Industries expands operations at Bridgwater facility with back shift image
Marsh Industries expands operations at Bridgwater facility with back shift
14 January, 2026
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.
Calldene Structural Timber Solutions helps restore fire-damaged pub image
Calldene Structural Timber Solutions helps restore fire-damaged pub
Rapid-response roof truss package gets historic pub operational within weeks.
ForgeFix officially launches ‘Screw Prostate Cancer’ campaign image
ForgeFix officially launches ‘Screw Prostate Cancer’ campaign
ForgeFix's partnership with Prostate Cancer UK will see a year-long series of awareness-building and fundraising initiatives.
Travis Perkins expands flagship Birmingham branch image
Travis Perkins expands flagship Birmingham branch
The expansion has seen a significant increase in the team with eight new jobs created. 
P&H Merchants’ October value sales edge up +0.8% image
P&H Merchants’ October value sales edge up +0.8%
Latest figures from the Plumbing & Heating Merchant Index report show volumes down -2.1% year-on-year.
Falling timber prices mask mounting pressure on UK staircase manufacturers image
Falling timber prices mask mounting pressure on UK staircase manufacturers
UK timber prices have dropped by five per cent in recent months, the first decline in two years.
Toolstation completes 25th VIY project image
Toolstation completes 25th VIY project
The five-year partnership with Volunteer It Yourself (VIY) has helped 500 young people gain valuable trade skills, 70% of whom have earned a City & Guilds qualification.
Bathroom Association to feel "stronger together" at annual conference image
Bathroom Association to feel "stronger together" at annual conference
The Bathroom Association has announced that its Annual Conference will return to the Grand Hotel in Birmingham on Thursday, 8 October 2026.
Russell Roof Tiles charity donations hit new high image
Russell Roof Tiles charity donations hit new high
Russell Roof Tiles has surpassed its fundraising target for 2025, raising more than £60,000 as part of its 60th, diamond jubilee year.
Griggs Timber Company closes after 109 years image
Griggs Timber Company closes after 109 years
Staff at the Gloucester timber merchant were warned in November that the business might be closing down.
Construction output decline slowed in December, says PMI image
Construction output decline slowed in December, says PMI
According to the latest S&P Global Construction PMI report, business activity expectations rebounded to five month high, despite weak order books.
Marshalls to sponsor BMF All Industry Conference 2027 image
Marshalls to sponsor BMF All Industry Conference 2027
Marshalls has been announced as the headline sponsor of the BMF All Industry Conference 2027.
Jewson rescues two Scottish branches from National Timber Group    image
Jewson rescues two Scottish branches from National Timber Group
New and existing customers are already being welcomed at both sites.
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Premier Forest Products acquires National Timber Systems image
Premier Forest Products acquires National Timber Systems
Premier Forest Products has acquired engineered timber specialist National Timber Systems (NTS).
Premier Forest Products acquires Arnold Laver Hull operation image
Premier Forest Products acquires Arnold Laver Hull operation
Premier Forest Products acquires Arnold Laver Hull operation, strengthening northern and north-east England capability.
Milwaukee Tools opens flagship UK Experience Centre image
Milwaukee Tools opens flagship UK Experience Centre
The power tool manufacturer has opened a carbon-neutral training hub in Aylesbury.