13 March 2025

First Processing Industries apprenticeship completed within West Fraser

Posted on 13th March 202513th March 2025 by Max Banner

West Fraser is pleased to announce that the company’s continued investment in apprenticeships, as well as wider staff development training, has seen one recruit successfully complete his modern apprenticeship.

26 February 2025

BMBI: Year 2024 Merchant value sales -4.1% down from 2023, but Q4 eases to -0.5% on year previous

Posted on 26th February 2025 by Max Banner

The latest total value sales figures from Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) show that sales for Q4 2024 were down -0.5% compared to Q4 2023, as an increase in volume sales (+2.3%) was countered by a fall in prices (-2.7%). With one additional trading day in Q4 2024, like-for-like value sales were -2.2% lower.

18 February 2025

Ahmarra: Specialists in Bespoke Fire Doorsets – Safe, Certified & Compliant

Posted on 18th February 2025 by Max Banner

Ahmarra provide a comprehensive fire door service – specialising in the bespoke design, manufacture and installation of certified fire doorsets.

17 February 2025

Glidevale Protect supports the Persimmon Homes Innovation Centre

Posted on 17th February 202516th February 2025 by Max Banner

Glidevale Protect is proud to be supporting national housebuilder Persimmon Homes by providing a range of products for its new Innovation Centre Trial House.

14 February 2025

West Fraser’s SterlingOSB Zero is key in modular green build on Isle of Skye

Posted on 14th February 2025 by Max Banner

An architect has chosen to use an innovative mew modular construction system for a small scale development on the Isle of Skye, with West Fraser’s SterlingOSB Zero featuring as a key component for the assembly of individual wall and floor units.

18 December 2024

BMBI: October Merchant sales rally with a +7.3% month-on-month increase

Posted on 18th December 2024 by Max Banner

The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report shows builders’ merchants’ value sales in October were up +1.2% compared to the same month last year.

13 November 2024

George Barnsdale Celebrates 140 Years of Craftsmanship and Community Impact

Posted on 13th November 2024 by Max Banner

George Barnsdale, a highly respected manufacturer of premium timber windows and doors, is proud celebrating its 140th anniversary.

08 October 2024

Garador’s large natural timber range of garage doors can transform a property

Posted on 8th October 20247th October 2024 by Max Banner

Leading British garage door manufacturer Garador now offers a huge range of beautiful up & over garage doors constructed with red cedar.

26 September 2024

BMBI: Merchant July sales edge up +0.9% year-on-year

Posted on 26th September 2024 by Max Banner

The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report shows builders’ merchants’ value sales edged up +0.9% in July compared to the same month in 2023.

16 August 2024

New ‘definitive’ WindowBASE and Tommy Trinder report on window & door trends

Posted on 16th August 202416th August 2024 by Max Banner

WindowBASE and Tommy Trinder have joint-published an in-depth analysis of the glazing industry, using data from the last 20 years together with insights from monthly retail quotations by 550 leading installers.

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