Cleveland Steel & Tubes says that reusing structural steel has huge circular economy benefits and can be much more cost effective than new steel, all while offering good margins for merchants.

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Brand K Group has acquired Utopia Furniture in its tenth UK acquisition, adding another established British manufacturer to its growing portfolio of bathroom and radiator brands distributed through independent merchants and showrooms.

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Russell Roof Tiles is increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to “transform its daily operations and improve the quality of its products,” stating that it has reduced the time spent on some processes by more than 50%.

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Unidentified pipework can cause confusion and even safety risks, particularly where hot, cold and gas lines run close together. Talon Manufacturing says its Identification Hinged Clips solve this problem with colour-coded clips that identify pipes at the point of installation.

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Brewers is rolling out advanced logistics software from Podfather across its nationwide network of decorator centres, helping it “achieve its sustainability objectives, improve customer service and support business growth.”

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Heidelberg Materials UK has launched a free online training platform to help merchants increase their knowledge and understanding of its full range of packed products, ultimately “helping them to maximise sales and profits.”

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Dulux has named Soulful Sage its Colour of the Year 2027, giving decorating professionals a practical starting point for colour conversations.

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Insulation specialist Actis has welcomed the announcement this week of the first wave of funding from the government’s £39 billion Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP).

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The Support Yard CIC has launched a new Support Guide Certification Scheme, designed to give people across the building materials sector “the skills and confidence to support colleagues through difficult times and strengthen workforce resilience within their businesses.”

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Following significant growth in its merchant and retail presence for the first half of this year, Bushboard has reported double-digit sales growth for its Omega worktop range.

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