Stoke signage company points the way to growth with Michelin Development
08/01/2020 A Stoke-on-Trent signage company specialising in fleet and vehicle livery is conquering new markets and creating jobs following a £50,000 cash injection from Michelin Development. Dresden-based A2B Signs and Graphics is investing in state-of-the-art technology to reach new customers in the UK and overseas. The money, which has been match funded by a grant […]
New acoustics, ventilation and overheating guide set for launch
07/01/2020 After almost two years of research, ANC, the Association of Noise Consultants, is launching its Acoustics Ventilation and Overheating (AVO) Residential Design Guide. Produced by the ANC’s AVO Group, the guide provides a resource for practitioners and designers to balance the interdependence of noise, ventilation, and overheating in the acoustic assessment of new residential […]
UK building sector trade body sets out value of European relations for future success
20/11/2019 TRADE ASSOCIATION PR One of the UK’s most influential trade associations has set out a blueprint to support industry connections with Europe over the next 12 months. The move comes as John Newcomb, CEO of the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF), completes one year in the elected role as President of UFEMAT, the European Association […]
BFM flies the flag for British furniture manufacturing with new brand design
18/11/2019 TRADE ASSOCIATION PR British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM) is flying the flag for the sector with the launch of a strong new brand identity. The trade association has implemented a bold new look across the organisation, designed to take the BFM forward and ensure it remains at the heart of the British furniture industry for […]
Trade body advice to protect homes from flooding
18/11/2019 TRADE ASSOCIATION PR National trade body the Property Care Association has drawn up a timely list of measures householders can take to protect their homes against flooding. With heavy rainfall being a dominant seasonal theme, the PCA says properties across the UK could be under threat again this winter. The association has drawn up […]
Kilburn director in careers advice spotlight
10/10/2019 TRADE ASSOCIATION PR A Kilburn director is taking centre stage under a national campaign to raise awareness of career opportunities in the building materials sector. Bart Murphy, Operations Director of MP Moran Builders and Plumbers Merchants, which has its headquarters in Kilburn High Road, has been appointed an Industry Ambassador by trade body, the […]
Updated BFM service makes access to legal advice easier for members
10/10/2019 TRADE ASSOCIATION PR The British Furniture Manufacturers has updated its legal advice service, offering members access to industry-leading support geared up to the specific needs of the sector. The BFM Commercial Legal Helpline has been revised to ensure the service offered remains of significance and value to members. Company law, commercial agency, contracts, consumer […]
Rich tones on the style radar this Autumn
10/10/2019 TRADE ASSOCIATION PR Colour experts have singled out 12 show-stopping shades set to enrich homes across the UK this autumn. The season’s on-trend colour palette will include rich tones and neutrals with a twist. For householders planning to update their interiors, colour is key to creating a stylish new look. The Pantone Color Institute, […]
Data figures reveal Q2 sales slowing at UK builders’ merchants
27/08/2019 Changing weather patterns are being cited as a factor behind new figures from the BMF’s Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI), which report the first negative growth in sales through the industry since data collection began in 2014. In value terms, total merchant sales for the second quarter of 2019 were down -1.2 per cent […]
Sounding out careers in acoustics
15/08/2019 School and college leavers are being urged to consider a career in sound by a national trade body. Managing noise is an important, but often under considered option, for the future well-being of society – and a new generation of students are needed with the scientific and engineering expertise to help address the issue. […]
