NEWS 03/26 PRODUCT
7. Stelrad expands quicker turnaround service Radiator manufacturer Stelrad has announced phase 2 of its quicker turnaround service for the supply of some of its colour radiators. Models in the company’s Compact with Style, Planar, Vita Silhouette, Vita Deco, Vita Plan, Vita Vertical, Softline Silhouette, Softline Deco, Softline Plan, Softline Vertical, Henrad Silhouette, Henrad Everest
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11. West Fraser’s CaberMDF West Fraser’s five product CaberMDF range has been designed to give the specifier options for a variety of applications.
CaberMDF Trade is a
versatile, lightweight board, and CaberMDF Trade MR offers the same benefits but with added moisture resistance.
Line, Henrad Plan, Henrad Vertical, Henrad Arno Towel Rail and Henrad Verona Towel Rail products, are now part of the service. It was originally applied to the popular Column and Concord ranges, and the Classic Towel Rail, Caliente and Concord towel rail products when ordered in one of the now 55 standard RAL colours and finishes, reducing the previous standard eight weeks down to fourteen days.
www.stelrad.com
8. Knightsbridge looks black Wiring accessories and lighting manufacturer Knightbridge has expanded its core metal clad range with a powder coat textured black finish. The textured matt black surface has a tactile quality that enhances traditional metal clad accessories. Matt black metal rockers and co-ordinated black inserts ensure a consistent, appearance allowing accessories to be incorporated into modern interiors.
All products are manufactured from SPCC steel, supplied complete
9. Purdy launches altitude roller sleeve
Purdy’s Altitude roller sleeve features a latest generation microfibre and polyester blend fabric for a uniform, smooth finish whilst offering 50% more coverage than Purdy’s White Dove roller. The result is fewer coats, better coverage per square foot and a flawless finish. The Altitude is available in multiple sizes including 9-inch, 14-inch, 4.5-inch and 6.5-inch mini jumbo formats.
www.purdy.co.uk
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10. New Colour Finishes in Kraus Easy Living Wall Panels Add style to plain walls and cut down on noise with new colour finishes in Kraus® Panels.
with back boxes where applicable. Features such as twin earth terminals, double pole switching options, neon indicators and pre- fitted fuses support straightforward fitting across a wide variety of applications. A comprehensive 25- year warranty further reinforces long-term confidence in the products.
knightsbridge.co.uk
CaberMDF Pro and CaberMDF Pro MR provide consistent density, ensuring cutting and routing need minimal finishing. Finally, CaberMDF Industrial which is moisture resistant and designed for the production of high-grade furniture and fittings.
12. Makita’s new framing nailers Makita has expanded its professional cordless range with the introduction of the brushless BN001GZ and BN002GZ Framing Nailers. The BN001GZ drives clipped-head nails up to 90mm in length with a 2.9 – 3.3mm gauge with a magazine angle of 30 – 34 degrees, whereas the BN002GZ drives round-head nails up to 90mm in length with a 2.9 – 3.8mm gauge with a magazine angle of 20 – 22
West Fraser’s range of board products is available in a wide selection of sizes to minimise waste, and all timber used is responsibly sourced and sustainable, being FSC-certified and the net carbon negative.
Uk.westfraser.com
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degrees. The nailers also offer flexible operation with a full sequential mode for single shot nailing and a contact actuation mode for continuous nailing. Both models include a built-in LED light with pre-glow and afterglow functions to illuminate dark workspaces. Additionally, the tools have an adjustable driving depth dial and an anti-slip nose with a redesigned tip shape to ensure stable performance. Each tool is also equipped with a practical belt hook and a 38mm rafter hook, allowing easy hanging on ladders, scaffolding and timbers.
www.makitauk.com
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Previously available in a range of foil wrapped decorative wood slat effects, Kraus Easy Living Wall Panels have introduced three new melamine wrapped coloured options, Lustrous Black, Smokey Blue and Sage Green.
The 27mm wide slats work in a range of areas, working just as well in alcoves as they do on entire walls. Each ready-to-fit slatted panel is backed with up to 20% recycled content felt backing, achieving a 25% sound reduction when screwed directly to the wall and up to 60% when applied on battens and insulation (EN ISO 11654 / EN ISO 354).
kraus.co.uk
March 2026
www.buildersmerchantsjournal.net
13. Vitrex Xtreme Pro Series Cork Handle Trowels Vitrex has launched the Vitrex Xtreme Pro Series Cork Handle Tile Adhesive Trowel, designed to make spreading adhesive more comfortable by moulding to your grip the more you use it. Available in 6mm and 12mm square notch, it features a cork manufactured handle that’s engineered for optimal comfort, cushion and anti-slip.
www.vitrex.co.uk
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