Travis Perkins plc’s HY24 Results illustrate ongoing challenges for the merchant sector
Travis Perkins plc has published its half year results for the six months ended 30 June 2024.
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James Hardie launches the Hardie Plank challenge roadshow
James Hardie has embarked on the ‘Hardie Plank challenge’ - a roadshow event in collaboration with a number of builders’ merchants to raise awareness of the Hardie VL Pl...
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Further expansion for online building materials marketplace, Plane & Simple
Online DIY marketplace, Plane & Simple has launched in the Northwest of England, further extending its “big and bulky building materials distribution network” of builders...
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Wavin creates dedicated development team to support merchants
Wavin has launched a new field-based, specialist branch development team to support merchants nationwide.
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Latest TDUK figures show timber imports “at a high point” for 2024
May has been the best month of 2024 so far for timber import volumes, according to recently-published Timber Development UK (TDUK) statistics.
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Construction growth accelerates, according to latest S&P Global UK Construction PMI data
The latest UK Construction PMI report from S&P Global reveals that growth accelerated in the UK construction sector as the second half of the year got underway.
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Jewson’s summer of sport as ‘The Stuff of Legends’ campaign nears conclusion
Professional tradespeople have had the chance to rub shoulders with sports stars and win exclusive experiences at Jewson this summer.
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SIG Roofing secures Sun Safe Workplace accreditation
SIG Roofing has been awarded a certificate for completing the Sun Safe Workplace National Accreditation Programme.
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H+H UK names new MD
H+H has announced the appointment of Steve Chesney as Managing Director of the UK business, with effect from September 2024.
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City Plumbing becomes a member of the Heat Pump Association
City Plumbing has joined the UK’s Heat Pump Association, the trade association committed to accelerating the deployment of heat pumps UK-wide.
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