NEWSROUND PJH Invests in growing fleet


Distributor PJH has added of 34 new delivery vehicles to its 130-strong fleet. 14 DAF XF tractor units and 20 7.5-tonne DAF LF box trucks join the distributor’s national transport network.


This multi-million-pound, multi-year deal investment is a part of PJH’s fleet renewal programme, ensuring state-of- the-art logistics support for its expanding business needs and reinforcing its commitment to sustainable delivery capabilities and exceptional ‘First Choice’ Customer Service.


The new fleet, acquired through Asset Alliance Group,


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includes comprehensive repair and maintenance services, providing PJH with reliable and consistent vehicle performance.


As well as introducing the 34 new delivery vehicles, the refresh includes a further 21 vehicles due to be replaced later this year.


Tobermore appoints first board


UK & Ireland landscaping and construction materials manufacturer Tobermore has appointed its first board, in order to spearhead further expansion and growth. The board will sit above the company’s current senior leadership team to provide strategic direction, governance, and oversight, and will comprise David Henderson as managing director and chairman, plus general manager, Glenn Robinson, and Daniel Anderson, in an independent non-executive capacity.


Jewson Partnership Solutions (JPS) has launched AVAIL NOW, a new delivery service available from its Housing Hubs to help social housing providers improve first time fix rates and complete critical housing repairs more efficiently. JPS currently has two AVAIL Housing Hubs – which stock the products local housing providers require to complete repairs on their properties – in Leeds and Newcastle. As part of AVAIL NOW, any organisation working to repair and maintain social properties within the local area will either be able to use the AVAIL app or speak directly to the Hub to specify exactly what they need to complete a repair.


NEWS INBRIEF


Cemex saves CO2 Global building materials solutions supplier Cemex has embarked on a renewable energy project at the company’s new Alrewas Readymix Plant (Pyford Brook) in Staffordshire, UK. The scheme which uses a 90kWh battery, along with solar panels, expects to save 200 tonnes of CO2. As part of Cemex’s company- wide climate action programme, ‘Future in Action’, the Alrewas site installed the hybrid solar unit in a bid to significantly reduce CO2 and the plant’s operational costs.


BMF investment recognised


The BMF (Builders Merchants Federation) has been shortlisted in four categories of the highly respected Association Excellence Awards, which highlight best practice that associations, trade bodies, unions and professional organisations conduct


The service means social


Henderson said: “As we continue to build on our strong foundations and look to the next exciting chapter in Tobermore’s story, the time is right to appoint our first board of directors.”


housing providers can increase first time fix rates to improve tenant satisfaction, minimise costs and save valuable time.


There are plans to open more AVAIL Housing Hubs across the UK in the future.


NBG welcomes Fairfield Builders Supplies


Buxton-based independent mer- chant Fairfield Builders Supplies is the sixth merchant to become a Partner of National Buying Group this year.


The family-run, one-branch


merchant serves the East- Midlands and the North-West, offering a full range of building and landscaping materials as well as specialising in plumbing and heating supplies, including a


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complete bathroom showroom. Nathan Stone, manager at Fairfield, said: “We wanted to improve our buying power and establish better deals with suppliers, which is exactly what’s happened since joining NBG.” Fairfield is the fourth with a plumbing and heating specialism, to join NNBG this year; Plumb4Less, Valves Instruments Plus Ltd (VIP), MPH and P&R


It has been recognised in four categories: Best Membership Engagement, Best Membership Support, Best Celebratory Event (for Top 100 Supplier Influencers). BMF CEO, John Newcomb has been nominated for the Association Leadership Award.


Kerridge buys Kilpboard


Building Supplies, have all become Partners in 2024.


Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) has completed the acquisition of Klipboard. Klipboard enables field service businesses to schedule and manage jobs with ease, provide superior customer experience whilst enabling them to streamline operations and make smarter decisions. Klipboard’s modern, user friendly, cloud- based Field Service Management software gives an office and field team everything they need.


www.buildersmerchantsjournal.net August 2024


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