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Travis Perkins Hire senior leaders step into branch roles to reward colleagues
Senior leaders at Travis Perkins Hire swapped their office roles for the trade counter and yard as part of an initiative to reward branch…
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Travis Perkins relocates Corby branch, adds hire service and six new jobs
Travis Perkins has moved its Corby branch to a larger, purpose-built site, adding a hire offering to the location for the first time and…
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Nu Independent becomes first merchant to complete NMBS’ affiliate-to-full-member route
A Somerset-based merchant has become the first business to complete NMBS’ newer pathway from affiliate to full membership, moving through the process in just…
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Bradfords, Lords and JT Atkinson launch procurement alliance, but insist it’s not a buying group
Three independent builders’ merchants have joined forces on a new procurement partnership, though all three are keen to draw a line between this and…
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Two-Thirds of Builders’ Merchants Expect Click & Collect Sales to Rise
A new survey of 300 UK branch managers by MRA Reports has found that 67% of general builders’ merchants expect Click & Collect sales to…
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Construction confidence jumps as firms prepare for stronger demand
Confidence among UK construction firms rose sharply in July, with more businesses planning to increase activity and staffing levels over the year ahead, according…
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Grant Westfield strengthens sales leadership with two promotions
Grant Westfield has strengthened its sales leadership team with the promotion of Michelle McNairn to Specification Sales Director and David McKenzie to Regional Sales…
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Cemex opens new Swindon plant for lower-carbon mortar production
Cemex has opened a new production facility in Swindon, Wiltshire, as the building materials supplier looks to increase capacity for dry mortar and sprayed…
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Marshalls reports profit growth despite subdued construction markets
Marshalls has reported an increase in profits for the first half of 2026 despite continued weakness across UK construction markets, with improved margins, cost…
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Huws Gray completes first phase of branch rebrand programme
Huws Gray has completed the first phase of its branch rebranding programme, marking the next stage in the rollout of the merchant’s refreshed corporate…
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Travis Perkins secures housing supply contract with Great Yarmouth Borough Council
Travis Perkins Managed Services (TPMS) has secured a new contract with Great Yarmouth Borough Council to support the repair and maintenance of more than…
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Lawsons strengthens leadership team with two senior appointments
Lawsons Group has strengthened its executive leadership team with the promotion of Ciaran Morton to Group Commercial Director and the appointment of Steve Wakeman as Group Operations & Logistics Director.