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Northampton Saints and Travis Perkins deliver Christmas presents to the community image
Northampton Saints and Travis Perkins deliver Christmas presents to the community
23 December, 2025
The Big Christmas Toy and Hamper Collection is a major feature of the long-standing partnership.
Draper Tools confirms double acquisition image
Draper Tools confirms double acquisition
Van Vault and Defender Lighting were formerly part of Toolstream which has entered administration.
Marley launches Winter Wellness campaign image
Marley launches Winter Wellness campaign
The partnership with men’s mental health charity TOUGH TO TALK, shines a light on the growing mental health challenges faced by construction workers.
Premier Forest Products secures two Arnold Laver sites image
Premier Forest Products secures two Arnold Laver sites
The acquisition strengthens Premier Forest’s presence in two regions and supports its long-term plans to build a sustainable UK-wide network.
Beatsons Building Supplies buys Orchard Timber image
Beatsons Building Supplies buys Orchard Timber
The acquisition not only safeguards jobs at Orchard Timber Products but ensures continuity for employees, customers, and suppliers across Scotland.
Thornbridge Timber returns to independent Scottish ownership image
Thornbridge Timber returns to independent Scottish ownership
The transaction sees Rodger Group Holdings acquire the Motherwell trading operation together with the Thornbridge brand and associated intellectual property,
Toolstream enters administration image
Toolstream enters administration
The Yeovil-based business has announced that 111 staff have lost their jobs.
Forterra and NHBC help apprentices build skills for a changing industry image
Forterra and NHBC help apprentices build skills for a changing industry
The collaboration sees Bison Precast, a Forterra brand, supply its Jetfloor system to NHBC’s Groundwork and Substructure course at the training hub in Lichfield.
JELD-WEN safety drive sees uplift in measures to keep pedestrians safe image
JELD-WEN safety drive sees uplift in measures to keep pedestrians safe
Increased pedestrian walkways and vehicle segregation are among the initiatives introduced across its Sheffield site.
Crown Paints smashes 2025 donation target image
Crown Paints smashes 2025 donation target
Over 15,000 litres of paint has been given away to community projects nationwide in Wickes partnership.
Siniat achieves international recognition image
Siniat achieves international recognition
New plasterboard manufacturing facility named Global Gypsum Plant of the Year.
West Building Supplies extends branch network image
West Building Supplies extends branch network
West Building Supplies, which is headquartered in Bridlington, recently acquired new sites in Hull and Scunthorpe.
Salamander Pumps warns merchants against poor-quality imports image
Salamander Pumps warns merchants against poor-quality imports
Salamander Pumps is calling on merchants to take a stronger stance against low-quality imported pumps entering the UK market.
Draper Tools generates over a half a million kWh of clean energy image
Draper Tools generates over a half a million kWh of clean energy
Draper Tools has just received its annual Wrap Report from solar intelligence and installation company Absolar,
Howdens opens three depots in Ireland image
Howdens opens three depots in Ireland
Howdens has announced the opening of three new depots in the Republic of Ireland.
Total Roofing joins NBG for stronger deals and practical support image
Total Roofing joins NBG for stronger deals and practical support
By joining the well-established buying group, the merchant will now benefit from competitive deals with leading Suppliers.
Murdock Group acquires Donegal Town Hardware & DIY image
Murdock Group acquires Donegal Town Hardware & DIY
The Murdock Group, owners of Murdock Builders Merchants and Brooks Timber & Building Supplies, has announced the acquisition of Donegal Town Hardware & DIY Ltd.
JPS supports Cash for Kids’ Mission Christmas campaign image
JPS supports Cash for Kids’ Mission Christmas campaign
Jewson Partnership Solutions (JPS) is supporting Cash for Kids’ Mission Christmas campaign, pledging to raise funds to ensure that no child goes without a gift this festive season.
Lighthouse charity lunch raises £270,000 for construction families image
Lighthouse charity lunch raises £270,000 for construction families
The Lighthouse Charity’s fundraising and networking event at the Westminster Park Plaza, raising nearly £270,000 for the construction community.
Shadow Minister to speak at BMF events image
Shadow Minister to speak at BMF events
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has secured Andrew Griffith MP, the Conservative Shadow Secretary of State for Business & Trade, to speak at two of its events in 2026.
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