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Roofbase to open tenth branch in Sheffield as it expands into the North
The independent roofing merchant will open at Atlas Way on 5 January 2027, with more northern branches planned for next year. Independent roofing merchant…
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Two Travis Perkins regional directors mark 30 years since joining on the same day
Dan Storer and Dave Stretton started on the merchant’s Management Training Programme in September 1996 and now lead regions in the Midlands and East…
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Wickes opens Harrogate store in its smallest format to date
The new Ripon Road branch has a kitchen and bathroom showroom and rooftop solar panels, and has created 21 jobs. Wickes opened its new…
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Screwfix LIVE 2026 draws more than 37,000 visitors, up 19% on last year
Screwfix says its annual trade show had its biggest year yet, with a record-breaking Saturday. Screwfix says more than 37,000 trade professionals and DIYers…
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CPA cuts construction forecast as higher energy prices push recovery back
The Construction Products Association has downgraded its output forecasts for 2026 and 2027, warning that higher oil and energy prices will keep inflation and…
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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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Huws Gray appoints first Showroom Director as investment continues
Huws Gray has appointed James Davis as its first-ever Showroom Director as the national merchant continues to invest in and expand its showroom offering.…
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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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Exploring the differences between blackheart and whiteheart malleable iron fittings
Malleable iron fittings are a type of durable threaded pipe connector designed for the high-pressure transportation of water, gas, oil, steam and air and…
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Selco Launches New ‘Sorted’ Offer for Trade Customers
The new Sorted campaign has been developed around customer insight and aims to demonstrate Selco’s commitment to listening to and responding to the needs…