Superglass’s latest marketing campaign features endorsement from TV architecture specialist Kevin McCloud.


Marshalls has committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2050, via its Science Based Targets.


Jewson future-proofs in Farnborough


Builders merchant Jewson has opened its first purpose-built Branch of the Future. At 1.3 acres, the Farnborough site houses an extended product range – around 20% more than the typical branch.


Opening hours have been extended, with the branch open from 6:30am to 6pm Monday to Friday, and 7:30am to 12pm on a Saturday. An expansive fleet of delivery vehicles is available to meet customers’ delivery requirements, while the branch also offers drive-in collections with under-cover loading so


customers and their materials– including treated timber – aren’t exposed to the British weather. There is a selection of hot food and coffee available in branch, along with technology charging bays and modern meeting rooms


for customers to use with their own customers – so it feels like the branch is their own.


Branch manager Domi Scrivener said: “Customers are at the very heart of our business and our new purpose-built Branch of the Future here in Farnborough reflects that, acting as a beacon of the very highest standards of merchanting and offering everything customers could need to grow their business under one roof. This is a landmark moment for the business, and one which the entire Farnborough branch team is excited to play a part in.”


Isover joins The Pallet LOOP’s reusable pallet scheme


Insulation manufacturer Isover is switching to reusable pallets, partnering with circular economy pallet supplier, The Pallet LOOP. The change follows the launch earlier this year with Isover’s sister company British Gypsum, the first building materials manufacturer to move to the circular pallet reuse scheme. Both sit under the umbrella of Saint-Gobain Interior Solutions.


The move further supports


Isover’s commitment to achieving net zero carbon by 2050, forming part of their wider sustainability roadmap which aims to minimise waste, re-use materials and tackle emissions to reduce


environmental impact at every stage of build. Isover will roll out The Pallet LOOP scheme from December when the instantly identifiable, green-coloured LOOP pallets will go into circulation for insulation products manufactured in the UK. Isover managing director Dean O’Sullivan said: “Our aim is to lead the way on pallet sustainability. Pallets left behind is problematic from an environmental and financial perspective. By extending our partnership with The Pallet LOOP we hope that this is a further catalyst for change within the industry.


Huws Gray invests in fleet


Huws Gray Group has invested in new vehicles for its Hirebase, and PDM operations. Hirebase has invested millions in additional fleet with Leicester based BTE plant. Operating from 88 locations nationwide, Hirebase has plans for more locations in the first quarter of 2025.


PDM, part of the Huws Gray


group of companies, has unveiled a fleet of six new trucks as part of a million-pound investment to


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Lords Group has acquired 90% of the share capital of Ultimate Renewables Supplies Limited.


WCoBM installs new Master


Steve Boyer was installed as Master of the Worshipful Company of Builders’


Merchants for the coming year, on Friday 18 October 2024 at Mansion House, the official residence of the Lord Mayor of the City of London.


Paul Lewis, CEO of The Pallet


LOOP, part of BSW Group said: “We are delighted that Isover has chosen to promote a culture of pallet reuse. We already have around 6,000 collection locations set up, with a growing number of companies signing up every week.”


increase efficiency and enhance the customer experience across Scotland.


The investment takes the Scottish-based fleet to over 70 vehicles across a range of 3.5 tonne pickups to 26 tonne crane operated vehicles. The new trucks, all of


which are Volvo FE models, are equipped with either 128 or 158 HIAB cranes to meet the needs of the branches where they’ll be located, two each at PDM Aberdeen and PDM Kirkcaldy, plus one at PDM Inverness, and Huws Gray Dundee.


Boyer is founder of Marsh Industries, a manufacturer of off-mains drainage products. During his year in office, the Master will be supported by Senior Warden Lucia Di Stazio, and Junior Warden Kevin Fenlon. The ceremony also saw Steve Durdant-Hollamby being welcomed as the new Keeper of the Roll, while Rav Singh Sumal has become a new Court Assistant for the Company. The Master said he was extremely honoured to take up the office, and that he wanted to dedicate his year to reaching out and working together with other industry organisations to promote and improve the industry, as well as tackling issues including mental health across the sector.


“We’re now in challenging times and I want to be collaborative. As a Company we are not an island, and we must embrace change and look towards the future while respecting the traditions of this great Livery Company.” Nine new Liverymen were also clothed during the ceremony – James Parlato, Lee Gillman, Richard Bowes, Adrian Shelley, Ian Lock, Christopher Dawson, David Millward, Martin Moran and Christopher Maityard.


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