NEWS 07/25 PRODUCT


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7. Aptus Fasteners on full display


Aptus Fasteners has launched a new free standing display unit (FSDU) for its timberfix 360 multi- purpose woodscrew.


The new merchandising solution has a robust construction and an attention grabbing design that ensures maximum stand out at the point of sale.


It also provides information that makes it easy to quickly understand the features offered by the timberfix 360 range. The FSDU is supplied as a stock and stand deal. With Aptus promising it will be joined in the near future with a timberfix 360 countertop display unit. www.aptusfastener.co.uk


8. Birkdale introduces new Durapost Sleeper Post Birkdale has launched the Sleeper T-Post as an to its DuraPost range. The new post has been designed for constructing small to medium sized retaining walls. featuring 9mm pre-drilled holes to offer a durable fixing method, with its T-shaped design allowing for fixing sleepers to the post.Available in 1.2m, 1.5m, 2.0m and 2.4m lengths, the patented DuraPost Sleeper T-Post is made from roll-formed galvanised structural steel with a pre-galvanised coating for corrosion resistance. The coating offers a 30 year life expectancy in C2 and C3 environments, as defined in ISO 12994-2:2017. The T- Post can be used to build retaining garden walls up to 1.2m in height with a foundation depth of 1.2m. www.birkdalesales.com


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12. Swarfega® goes Orange


9. West Fraser’CaberMDF in the house West Fraser’s five-product CaberMDF range can be used to form architectural features, fascias, shelves, fitted units, wardrobes and kitchen and bathroom furniture - including door and drawer fronts as well as carcassing. CaberMDF Trade is a versatile, lightweight board, for general purpose use, and CaberMDF Pro


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provides consistent density, requiring minimal finishing, with CaberMDF Trade MR and CaberMDF Pro MR offering additional moisture resistance. CaberMDF Industrial, moisture resistant and designed for the production of furniture and fittings is used for deep routing and its close-grained texture ensures clean edges and surfaces. ukwestfraser.com


July 2025 www.buildersmerchantsjournal.net


Swarfega®, the heavy-duty hand-cleanser brand, from SC Johnson, has expanded and redeveloped into a full scale skin defence system, which covers protecting, cleaning and restoring hardworking hands. The new line up is built around a clear three-step process: Barrier creams, Heavy-duty cleansers and wipes, to tackle dirt, oil, grease, paint and tar, and Moisturisers, to help hands bounce back. The new Swarfega® Orange is a heavy duty orange fragranced hand cleaner with skin moisturiser and


10. Ariel Plastics launches Sheet Happens promotion Ariel Plastics has launched “Sheet Happens – We’ve Got You Covered”, a promotion where key products from the company’s extensive collection have reduced prices.


Sheet Happens is a two-tier promotional approach that has been designed for both independent and national merchants and buying groups – and end-user customers. The company has deals on Corotherm polycarbonate sheets and accessories, Coroline Black Corrugated Bitumen sheets (from 1 July) as well as glazing sheets – including Liteglaze and Styrene. There’s a £500 minimum order value which excludes cut-to-size service ,but that does allow for a mix of SKUs.


As part of the promotion, 10


orders over the minimum order value can get a Sheet Happens t-shirts.


For end-user customers who purchase from their local supplier or even online - there’s a lower £250 minimum order value and again, there’s the opportunity to get the Sheet Happens t-shirts. The tongue-in-cheek promotion kicked off at the start of June and is due to run until 31st July. www.arielplastics.com


11. Navigator goes forth with new catalogue


Heating and plumbing distributor Navigator has announced a new product catalogue.


there will be a downloadable digital version available from their recently refurbished website, refreshed for ease of navigation, and to make it even easier to set up an account making purchasing easier.


www.navigatormsl.com


non-abrasive cornmeal scrubbing agents for an efficient deep-down cleaning action that removes ingrained oil, grease and general grime. The 1 litre and 5 litre Swarfega®Orange and Extreme products are available now, with more products coming in 2026. www.scjp.com/en-gb/brands/ swarfega


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