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		<title>Logistics software ensures delivery boost for Shawfield Timber</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/delivery-boost-for-shawfield-timber-with-podfather/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/podfather-shawfield-timber-2-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Shawfield Timber is rolling out Podfather logistics software to help “transform its customer experience” and add business efficiencies." decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/podfather-shawfield-timber-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/podfather-shawfield-timber-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/podfather-shawfield-timber-2-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/podfather-shawfield-timber-2.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Shawfield Timber is rolling out Podfather logistics software to “transform its customer experience.”</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/delivery-boost-for-shawfield-timber-with-podfather/">Logistics software ensures delivery boost for Shawfield Timber</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>“Subdued demand and ongoing challenges” outlined in latest CLC Material Supply Chain Group bulletin</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/subdued-demand-and-ongoing-challenges-outlined-in-latest-clc-material-supply-chain-group-bulletin/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/CLC-BMF-CPA-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="The Construction Leadership Council’s Material Supply Chain Group has presented its latest update (dated 8 July 2026)." decoding="async" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/CLC-BMF-CPA-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/CLC-BMF-CPA-768x512.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/CLC-BMF-CPA-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/CLC-BMF-CPA.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>The latest CLC statement highlights ongoing challenges relating to higher input costs, weak consumer confidence and ongoing economic and political uncertainty.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/subdued-demand-and-ongoing-challenges-outlined-in-latest-clc-material-supply-chain-group-bulletin/">“Subdued demand and ongoing challenges” outlined in latest CLC Material Supply Chain Group bulletin</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Plumb Centre launches Gen T initiative to support next gen trade professionals</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/plumb-centre-launches-gen-t-initiative-to-support-next-gen-trade-professionals/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/?p=41718</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/wolseley-plumb-centre-high-wycombe-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Plumb Centre has launched Gen T, a new initiative focused on better understanding and supporting the next generation of trade professionals." decoding="async" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/wolseley-plumb-centre-high-wycombe-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/wolseley-plumb-centre-high-wycombe-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/wolseley-plumb-centre-high-wycombe-768x512.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/wolseley-plumb-centre-high-wycombe-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/wolseley-plumb-centre-high-wycombe-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/wolseley-plumb-centre-high-wycombe-765x510.jpg 765w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Plumb Centre has launched Gen T, a new initiative focused on better understanding and supporting the next generation of trade professionals.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/plumb-centre-launches-gen-t-initiative-to-support-next-gen-trade-professionals/">Plumb Centre launches Gen T initiative to support next gen trade professionals</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>British Gypsum research “highlights need for a full system solution for firestopping”</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/british-gypsum-research-highlights-need-for-a-full-system-solution-for-firestopping/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/?p=41715</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="201" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/british-gypsum-insigths-report-july-2026-300x201.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="New research from British Gypsum reveals the “urgent need for solutions that simplify compliance and reduce risk” in terms of current firestopping practices across the UK construction sector." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/british-gypsum-insigths-report-july-2026-300x201.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/british-gypsum-insigths-report-july-2026-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/british-gypsum-insigths-report-july-2026-768x514.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/british-gypsum-insigths-report-july-2026-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/british-gypsum-insigths-report-july-2026.jpg 1353w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>New research from British Gypsum reveals the “urgent need for solutions that simplify compliance and reduce risk” in terms of current firestopping practices across the UK construction sector.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/british-gypsum-research-highlights-need-for-a-full-system-solution-for-firestopping/">British Gypsum research “highlights need for a full system solution for firestopping”</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Wrekin boosts customer support with opening of new Civils Hub</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/wrekin-boosts-customer-support-with-opening-of-new-civils-hub/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:08:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/?p=41710</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="199" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/wrekin-simon-turner-bmf-john-newcomb-civils-hub-300x199.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Wrekin and Geoworks have has opened a brand-new customer experience centre to showcase UK-based manufacturing excellence." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/wrekin-simon-turner-bmf-john-newcomb-civils-hub-300x199.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/wrekin-simon-turner-bmf-john-newcomb-civils-hub-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/wrekin-simon-turner-bmf-john-newcomb-civils-hub-768x511.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/wrekin-simon-turner-bmf-john-newcomb-civils-hub-1536x1021.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/wrekin-simon-turner-bmf-john-newcomb-civils-hub-2048x1362.jpg 2048w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/wrekin-simon-turner-bmf-john-newcomb-civils-hub-765x510.jpg 765w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Wrekin and Geoworks have has opened a brand-new customer experience centre to showcase UK-based manufacturing excellence.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/wrekin-boosts-customer-support-with-opening-of-new-civils-hub/">Wrekin boosts customer support with opening of new Civils Hub</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Border announces key management promotions “to support continued growth”</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/border-announces-key-management-promotions-to-support-continued-growth/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:15:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/border-merchant-systems-nick-thompson-300x200.png" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="As it continues to “grow and strengthen its position within the industry,” Border Merchant Systems has announced “two significant internal promotions that will help support its ongoing expansion and future ambitions.”" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/border-merchant-systems-nick-thompson-300x200.png 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/border-merchant-systems-nick-thompson-1024x683.png 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/border-merchant-systems-nick-thompson-768x512.png 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/border-merchant-systems-nick-thompson-1536x1024.png 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/border-merchant-systems-nick-thompson-765x510.png 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/border-merchant-systems-nick-thompson.png 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>As it continues to “grow and strengthen its position within the industry,” Border Merchant Systems has announced “two significant internal promotions that will help support its ongoing expansion and future ambitions.”</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/border-announces-key-management-promotions-to-support-continued-growth/">Border announces key management promotions “to support continued growth”</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Construction woes continue, but some signs of hope</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/construction-woes-continue-but-some-signs-of-hope/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/?p=41704</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="201" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sp-global-uk-construction-pmi-june-2026-300x201.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Latest S&amp;P Global UK Construction PMI reveals subdued construction sector performance continued in June." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sp-global-uk-construction-pmi-june-2026-300x201.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sp-global-uk-construction-pmi-june-2026-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sp-global-uk-construction-pmi-june-2026.jpg 757w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Latest S&#038;P Global UK Construction PMI reveals subdued construction sector performance continued in June.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/construction-woes-continue-but-some-signs-of-hope/">Construction woes continue, but some signs of hope</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Geocel “powers up its packaging” to support merchant sales</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:33:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/?p=41698</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="199" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/geocel-sanitary-silicone-bath-300x199.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Geocel has consolidated its popular sealant, adhesive and filler products, re-launching the range, with striking new packaging designed to make choosing the right product easier than ever for installers in merchant branches." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/geocel-sanitary-silicone-bath-300x199.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/geocel-sanitary-silicone-bath-1024x679.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/geocel-sanitary-silicone-bath-768x509.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/geocel-sanitary-silicone-bath-1536x1018.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/geocel-sanitary-silicone-bath-2048x1357.jpg 2048w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/geocel-sanitary-silicone-bath-765x510.jpg 765w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Geocel has consolidated its popular sealant, adhesive and filler products, re-launching the range, with striking new packaging designed to make choosing the right product easier than ever for installers in merchant branches.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/geocel-powers-up-its-packaging-to-support-merchant-sales/">Geocel “powers up its packaging” to support merchant sales</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>NFB slams “removal of proposed exemption for Medium Sized Sites from Building Safety Levy”</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/nfb-slams-proposed-exemption-for-medium-sized-sites-from-building-safety-levy-removal/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:01:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="203" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/national-federation-of-builders-300x203.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="The NFB has commented on the Government’s announcement of amendments to the Building Safety Levy regulations which “confirm definitions and remove the proposed exemption for Medium Sized Sites.”" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/national-federation-of-builders-300x203.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/national-federation-of-builders-768x520.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/national-federation-of-builders.jpg 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>The National Federation of Builders has commented on the Government’s announcement of amendments to the Building Safety Levy (BSL) regulations which “confirm definitions and remove the proposed exemption for Medium Sized Sites.”</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/nfb-slams-proposed-exemption-for-medium-sized-sites-from-building-safety-levy-removal/">NFB slams “removal of proposed exemption for Medium Sized Sites from Building Safety Levy”</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>The IPG names Dean Jepson as new MD</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="199" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ipg-dean-jepson-300x199.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="The IPG has appointed highly respected industry leader, Dean Jepson, as its new Managing Director." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ipg-dean-jepson-300x199.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ipg-dean-jepson-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ipg-dean-jepson-768x510.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ipg-dean-jepson-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ipg-dean-jepson.jpg 1312w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>The IPG has appointed highly respected industry leader, Dean Jepson, as its new Managing Director.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/the-ipg-names-dean-jepson-as-new-md/">The IPG names Dean Jepson as new MD</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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