Figures published in the latest Plumbing and Heating Merchants Index (PHMI) confirm a continued decline in sales volumes in the second quarter of the year.

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Arctic Hayes is braced for an upsurge of interest in drainage kits, pumps and gauges, leak detection solutions, plus water damage prevention products as the El Niño event looms.

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The BMBI report for Q2 2026 reflects a subdued construction market, with year-on-year sales of building materials down in volume but up in price.

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The Pallet LOOP reports that Lime Green, a leading UK manufacturer of lime products and natural insulation systems, has signed up to use its reusable green pallets.

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H&B Group has announced that Steve Durdant-Hollamby is taking over as Chairman of the Group.

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Keylite Roof Windows has partnered with Data Yard to make it easier for merchants and installers to access the accurate, standardised product information they need.

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Werner UK is celebrating the success of its first year as official partner of the Professional Darts Corporation, as the brand signs up for a second year with one of the UK’s fastest-growing and most widely followed sports.

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The building materials industry is being urged to turn yellow on Friday 18th September as Maddie’s Day returns, with businesses and individuals encouraged to get involved and help raise awareness of the Maddie Rose Foundation.

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Otford Builders Merchants (OBM) has announced it will cease trading later this year “following a prolonged period of challenging market conditions.”

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A new British-designed tool has been launched to make fitting plasterboard ceilings “easier, quicker and less physically demanding for both trade professionals and DIY users.”

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