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Kee Safety has announced a new venture that sees four of its Scottish-based businesses - Roof Edge Fabrications, The Roof Anchor Company, W.H. Maintenance and APS Safety Systems – merge into one to trade under APS Safety Systems.

The ‘Wood CO2ts less’ campaign aims to increase awareness of timber’s environmental credentials and highlight how using wood from sustainably managed forests is one of the simplest ways to help reduce carbon emissions.

With the release of its half year report for the six months ended 30 June, 2020, Grafton Group says it is “emerging from lockdown in a strong position,” despite Group revenue being 19% lower and adjusted operating profit in continuing its operations down 61% due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Screwfix plans to open 30 new stores in the UK and a further 10 stores in the Republic of Ireland, despite the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the industry.

Klober has invested in its online offering by introducing a new website launch and product brochure, which will make it easier for customers to digest information ‘on-the-go’.

The Competition & Markets Authority has given Breedon and Cemex five days to address its concerns about the impact of their recent transfer of building materials assets.

The Construction Industry Training Board plans to cut its payroll by 17%, saving £4.5 million per year as levy income is predicted to fall because of the impact of COVID-19.

Tools are stolen from a tradesperson’s vehicle every 20 minutes in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, according to new research from Direct Line - Business.

Customers say batten availability is behind SR Timber’s lockdown growth.

Roofing material distributor Burton Roofing Merchants has signed an exclusive trading agreement with Glendyne to supply the Canadian natural slate to the UK market