NEWS PRODUCT
1. BLACK+DECKER launch fire and carbon monoxide detection range
Tool manufacturer BLACK+DECKER has launched a new fire and carbon monoxide detection range in collaboration with Hispec, a leading provider of life safety products. This partnership sees
BLACK+DECKER entering the fire and carbon monoxide detection sector with a total of 18 products now available under the brand. offering consumers home safety protection with advanced technology at an accessible price point.
The range includes variants of Kitchen Heat Alarms, Smoke Alarms, Multi Sensor Alarms,
Carbon Monoxide Alarms and an Alarm Control Unit.
The products are available in a variety formats including battery powered, mains powered, wireless connected and standalone. All solutions offer straight forward installation, reliable detection and compliance with all UK safety standards.
www.blackanddecker.co.uk
2. Geoworks launches geogrid design platform Geosynthetic solutions specialist Geoworks has launched Geoworks IQ, a design specification platform designed to create geogrid design specifications for haul roads.
Built for engineers, contractors and specifiers across the UK and Ireland, Geoworks IQ uses the proven Giroud–Han design methodology to provide comparative designs across independently tested and verified TerraGrid Pro geogrid options. The platform gives potential cost and carbon savings, while simplifying the design and specification process for reinforced ground applications. Through clear visual comparisons, Geoworks IQ provides side-by-side analysis of multiple reinforced and unreinforced build- ups, showing potential savings in cost, aggregate, vehicle movements and carbon emissions.
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3. New ultimate metallic finishes
Kudos has released the Ultimate collection, a range of 8mm flat showering panels, now available in 10mm and with 8mm curved glass panels.
Kudos introduced roller deflectors to the range and glass-to-glass corner posts to enable greater design flexibility and personalisation. The line also includes interconnectors that allow multiple glass panels to sit side by side to create larger enclosures and a mirrored décor panel. Brushed copper and brushed gunmetal finishes are now available alongside their core profile finishes:
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chrome, matt black, brushed brass, and brushed nickel.
Ultimate 10mm flat panels come in 13 sizes, Ultimate 8mm flat panels in 11 sizes, and Ultimate 8mm curved panels in 3 sizes, all standing 1985mm high, including fittings.
Shower trays are available to suit all ranges.
www.kudosshowers.co.uk/ www.buildersmerchantsjournal.net July 2026
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4. Airflow launches smart extractor fan
Ventilation manufacturers, Airflow, has launched the iCONstant data extractor fan, designed to give housing providers more visibility of ventilation performance across their properties.
Featuring a factory-integrated IoT sensor and connectivity, the new fan captures operational and environmental data, enabling landlords and maintenance teams to remotely monitor performance with data transmitted to the COSIE homes platform for remote monitoring and analysis. The launch comes as housing providers face increasing pressure to demonstrate effective ventilation management and proactively
4. Combilift continues operating for 28 Years
The first-ever Combilift C-Series, still in operation after 28 years at J.G. Kelly Supplies in Monaghan, Ireland, demonstrates the lasting value of choosing the right tool for the job.
For nearly three decades, the C-Series has transformed the site operations and the way the company used to handle long loads. And the benefits extend beyond traffic disruption. It has also shortened unloading times and significantly improved safety for operators, pedestrians, and passing vehicles.
The C-Series’ multi-directional 6. Roberts’ new cordless mixer
Flooring installation product manufacturer Roberts has launched the Roberts 18V Cordless Power Mixer, bringing greater control and a long runtime to make short work of on-site mixing duties. The new Roberts 18V Cordless Power Mixer is made with a die-cast metal gear case and features a powerful brushless motor which gives a long lifetime and can handle mixing heavy compound. the mixer is low weight at 3.4kg, and features an ergonomic dual handle design that makes it easy to hold.
A two-speed gearbox and variable six speed dial allow for fine control of your paddles, adjusting to any compound you are mixing, and soft start that gradually increases the speed to your chosen setting to avoid splashing. The trigger lock safety mechanism will also stop unwanted operation. The mixer runs on the QEP CONNECT battery system and is compatible with QEP 18V 4.0Ah Lithium-ion batteries.
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address damp, condensation and mould risks within their housing stock
Installation mirrors that of a standard Airflow extractor fan, requiring no additional hardware or external monitoring device. Following installation, a simple QR code scan activates the device and links it to the monitoring platform
www.airflow.com
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capability allows operators to move long loads sideways with greater control and stability, while navigating tight spaces and narrow doorways safely and efficiently. The forklift continues to enhance operations, improve safety and maximise storage space while proving that quality engineering and preventative maintenance can stand the test of time.
https://combilift.com/
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