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		<title>Resapol appointment reinforces “continued commitment to supporting builders’ merchants across the UK”</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="201" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/tim-absolom-resapol-1-300x201.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Resapol has announced the recent appointment of Tim Absolom as National Business Development Manager – Merchants." decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/tim-absolom-resapol-1-300x201.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/tim-absolom-resapol-1-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/tim-absolom-resapol-1-768x514.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/tim-absolom-resapol-1-1536x1027.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/tim-absolom-resapol-1-2048x1370.jpg 2048w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/tim-absolom-resapol-1-765x510.jpg 765w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Resapol has announced the recent appointment of Tim Absolom as National Business Development Manager – Merchants.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/resapol-tim-absolom-national-business-development-manager-merchants/">Resapol appointment reinforces “continued commitment to supporting builders’ merchants across the UK”</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Mapei UK marks continued expansion with new ‘mega-hub’ distribution centre</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/mapei-uk-marks-continued-expansion-with-new-mega-hub-distribution-centre/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/mapei-new-distribution-centre-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Mapei UK has acquired new warehousing and offices as part of its ongoing expansion plans." decoding="async" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/mapei-new-distribution-centre-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/mapei-new-distribution-centre-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/mapei-new-distribution-centre-768x511.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/mapei-new-distribution-centre-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/mapei-new-distribution-centre-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/mapei-new-distribution-centre.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Mapei UK has acquired new warehousing and offices as part of its ongoing expansion plans.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/mapei-uk-marks-continued-expansion-with-new-mega-hub-distribution-centre/">Mapei UK marks continued expansion with new ‘mega-hub’ distribution centre</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Bond It promises “a personal touch” for merchant marketing support</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/bond-it-promises-a-personal-touch-for-merchant-marketing-support/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 07:30:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="199" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/bond-it-range-300x199.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="When it comes to marketing support for its stockists, Bond It states that it simply doesn’t offer ‘one size fits all’ solutions." decoding="async" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/bond-it-range-300x199.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/bond-it-range-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/bond-it-range-768x510.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/bond-it-range-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/bond-it-range-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/bond-it-range.jpg 1772w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>When it comes to marketing support for its stockists, Bond It states that it simply doesn’t offer ‘one size fits all’ solutions.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/bond-it-promises-a-personal-touch-for-merchant-marketing-support/">Bond It promises “a personal touch” for merchant marketing support</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Sika UK launches new brand campaign</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 07:30:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/sika-campaign-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Sika UK&#039;s new brand campaign is designed to “put tradespeople at the heart of the story,” whilst also helping to drive sales for merchants." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/sika-campaign-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/sika-campaign-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/sika-campaign-768x512.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/sika-campaign-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/sika-campaign-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/sika-campaign.jpg 2000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Sika UK has launched a new, integrated brand campaign designed to “put tradespeople at the heart of the story,” whilst also helping to drive sales for merchant stockists.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/sika-uk-launches-new-brand-campaign/">Sika UK launches new brand campaign</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Hilton Banks acquires Flag Paints to expand manufacturing capabilities</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 16:32:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/?p=38931</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="201" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/hilton-banks-flag-paints-300x201.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Hilton Banks Group, the family-owned company behind the HB42 brand, has announced the acquisition of Flag Paints." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/hilton-banks-flag-paints-300x201.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/hilton-banks-flag-paints-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/hilton-banks-flag-paints.jpg 745w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Hilton Banks Group, the family-owned company behind the HB42 brand of adhesives, fillers, sealants and coatings has announced the acquisition of Flag Paints.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/hilton-banks-acquires-flag-paints/">Hilton Banks acquires Flag Paints to expand manufacturing capabilities</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Hilton Banks helping merchants comply with acid-based product regulations</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/hilton-banks-helping-merchants-comply-with-acid-based-product-regulations/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="217" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/hilton-banks-110325-300x217.png" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="As UK legislation surrounding acid-based cleaning products continues to tighten, Hilton Banks is providing essential guidance and support to ensure that distributors understand what can and cannot be sold, who they can sell to, and the legal requirements they must follow." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/hilton-banks-110325-300x217.png 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/hilton-banks-110325-1024x740.png 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/hilton-banks-110325-768x555.png 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/hilton-banks-110325.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>As UK legislation surrounding acid-based cleaning products continues to tighten, Hilton Banks is providing essential guidance and support to ensure that distributors understand what can and cannot be sold, who they can sell to, and the legal requirements they must follow.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/hilton-banks-helping-merchants-comply-with-acid-based-product-regulations/">Hilton Banks helping merchants comply with acid-based product regulations</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Bond It achieves carbon neutral status</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:30:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/bond-it-carbon-neutral-170225-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Bond It has achieved a major milestone in its drive for increased sustainability by becoming officially and independently certified as carbon neutral." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/bond-it-carbon-neutral-170225-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/bond-it-carbon-neutral-170225-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/bond-it-carbon-neutral-170225-768x513.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/bond-it-carbon-neutral-170225-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/bond-it-carbon-neutral-170225-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/bond-it-carbon-neutral-170225.jpg 1733w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Bond It has achieved a major milestone in its drive for increased sustainability by becoming officially and independently certified as carbon neutral.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/bond-it-achieves-carbon-neutral-status/">Bond It achieves carbon neutral status</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Palace Chemicals unveils brand and packaging refresh</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2024 08:30:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="130" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/palace-chemicals-020124-300x130.png" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Having marked its 45th anniversary last year, Palace Chemicals has announced it is rolling-out a “brand rejuvenation” over the next few months, starting initially with its tiling products." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/palace-chemicals-020124-300x130.png 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/palace-chemicals-020124-768x332.png 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/palace-chemicals-020124.png 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Having marked its 45th anniversary last year, Palace Chemicals has announced it is rolling-out a “brand rejuvenation” over the next few months, starting initially with its tiling products.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/palace-chemicals-unveils-brand-and-packaging-refresh/">Palace Chemicals unveils brand and packaging refresh</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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