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		<title>Squire “strengthens commitment to sustainability and reducing plastic” as part of EPR framework</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/squire-locks-reduces-plastic-packaging-as-part-of-epr-framework-sustainability-drive/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="199" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/squire-locks-packaging-300x199.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Squire states it has reinforced its commitment to sustainability by implementing a series of changes aimed at “significantly reducing plastic waste across its product range.”" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/squire-locks-packaging-300x199.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/squire-locks-packaging-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/squire-locks-packaging-768x509.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/squire-locks-packaging-1536x1018.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/squire-locks-packaging-2048x1357.jpg 2048w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/squire-locks-packaging-765x510.jpg 765w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Squire states it has reinforced its commitment to sustainability by implementing a series of changes aimed at “significantly reducing plastic waste across its product range.”</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/squire-locks-reduces-plastic-packaging-as-part-of-epr-framework-sustainability-drive/">Squire “strengthens commitment to sustainability and reducing plastic” as part of EPR framework</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>NMBS “locks in data security” with international standard</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/nmbs-locks-in-data-security-with-international-standard/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="204" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/nmbs-cyber-security-300x204.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="NMBS reports it has achieved another significant milestone in its commitment to cyber security and data protection by securing ISO 27001: 2022 certification, the international standard for managing information security." decoding="async" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/nmbs-cyber-security-300x204.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/nmbs-cyber-security-1024x695.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/nmbs-cyber-security-768x521.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/nmbs-cyber-security-1536x1043.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/nmbs-cyber-security-2048x1391.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>NMBS reports it has achieved another significant milestone in its commitment to cyber security and data protection by securing ISO 27001: 2022 certification, the international standard for managing information security.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/nmbs-locks-in-data-security-with-international-standard/">NMBS “locks in data security” with international standard</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>ERA explains why merchants must identify ethical suppliers for supply chain integrity</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/era-explains-how-merchants-can-identify-ethical-suppliers-for-supply-chain-integrity/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 10:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/?p=40182</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="199" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/era-lara-coutinho-300x199.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Lara Coutinho, Supply Chain Sustainability Manager at Quanex group, which includes hardware brand ERA, discusses the importance of working with ethical suppliers and how to identify them." decoding="async" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/era-lara-coutinho-300x199.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/era-lara-coutinho-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/era-lara-coutinho-768x510.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/era-lara-coutinho-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/era-lara-coutinho-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/era-lara-coutinho.jpg 1900w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Lara Coutinho, Supply Chain Sustainability Manager at Quanex group, which includes hardware brand ERA, discusses the importance of working with ethical suppliers and how to identify them.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/era-explains-how-merchants-can-identify-ethical-suppliers-for-supply-chain-integrity/">ERA explains why merchants must identify ethical suppliers for supply chain integrity</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>New Bunker van storage range aims to “tackle trades&#8217; biggest headaches”</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/draper-tools-bunker-brand-unveils-new-van-storage-solutions/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 13:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/draper-bunker-van-storage-1-300x200.jpeg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="With the launch of a new van storage range from its successful Bunker brand, Draper has lifted the lid on the state of UK tradespeople’s vans." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/draper-bunker-van-storage-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/draper-bunker-van-storage-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/draper-bunker-van-storage-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/draper-bunker-van-storage-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/draper-bunker-van-storage-1-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/draper-bunker-van-storage-1-765x510.jpeg 765w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>With the launch of a new van storage range from its successful Bunker brand, Draper has lifted the lid on the state of UK tradespeople’s vans.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/draper-tools-bunker-brand-unveils-new-van-storage-solutions/">New Bunker van storage range aims to “tackle trades&#8217; biggest headaches”</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>ABUS urges merchants to &#8220;lock onto new business&#8221; with display stand offer</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2024 16:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="199" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/abus-display-stands-110124-300x199.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Lock and security specialist ABUS UK has launched a new display stand package devised specifically with builders’ merchants in mind." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/abus-display-stands-110124-300x199.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/abus-display-stands-110124-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/abus-display-stands-110124-768x510.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/abus-display-stands-110124-1536x1021.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/abus-display-stands-110124-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/abus-display-stands-110124.jpg 2000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Lock and security specialist ABUS UK has launched a new display stand package devised specifically with builders’ merchants in mind.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/abus-urges-merchants-to-lock-onto-new-business-with-display-stand-offer/">ABUS urges merchants to &#8220;lock onto new business&#8221; with display stand offer</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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