IOBM and BMF agree merger
In a move “designed to benefit the whole industry”, the Institute of Builders’ Merchants is to merge with the Builders Merchants Federation, to be separately managed and...
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Editor’s Viewpoint: Back for good?
In the Viewpoint column of PBM’s May issue, editor Paul Davies discussed the easing of lockdown restrictions and the premature closure of the Government’s latest sustaina...
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Ibstock plc confirms investment in Net Zero brick factory project
Ibstock plc has confirmed its investment in one of its brick factories in the West Midlands, with the goal of reaching Net Zero.
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New distribution centre for Ideal Bathrooms
Ideal Bathrooms has increased its available warehouse space after moving to a new site, still in North Yorkshire.
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Brett Landscaping launches Invicta using AggTech
Brett Landscaping has introduced the Invicta range - the first block paving product to use the new AggTech surface technology.
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AkzoNobel returns full £2.8 million of furlough funding
AkzoNobel has decided to return the full £2.8 million received through the Job Retention Scheme (JRS), also known as furlough.
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Timber imports up by 12% in January 2021 says TTF
The TTF has reported the recovery in import volume seen in the second half of 2020 continued in January 2021.
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Worcester Bosch launches children’s book called ‘A Robot Called B4’
Worcester Bosch has launched a children’s storybook 'A Robot Called B4', an adventure book for children aged 7-11.
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CPA reports excellent engagement with the CCPI Consultation
Preliminary data from the industry-wide consultation on the proposed CCPI shows excellent engagement from across the construction industry.
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100 years of Heatrae Sadia
100 years of manufacturing is a big achievement, one that Heatrae Sadia is celebrating a year late in 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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