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Ali Emm

Ali Emm

Deputy Editor with 19 years’ experience in journalism and editing.

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People

Sanbra Group appoints Niall Murphy to lead Showering Division

06/10/2026

Sanbra Group has announced Niall Murphy appointment to Divisional Managing Director of its Showering Division, which includes Flair Showers, Majestic, The Shower Lab and St James England.

Product News

Talking privacy glazing: reeded glass

05/10/2026

When it comes to privacy glazing, be it for a door or window, reeded glass is often overlooked despite it allowing more light into a room and adding a distinctive design feature.

Merchants

The Way Youth Zone Charity secures funding boost with Selco backing

02/10/2026

Selco has announced The Way Youth Zone Charity as a runner-up in its 2026 Community Heroes initiative, recognising its support and commitment to helping young people develop practical skills and explore future career opportunities.

People

HAHN Plastics appoints new Business Development Manager

30/09/2026

William Paterson joins Hahn Plastics as the firm targets commercial growth in Scotland and the North East.

Suppliers

Nine in ten Irish building suppliers fear delayed payments this winter

30/09/2026

New research shows that rising energy costs, supply chain disruption, and weather-related delays branded biggest risks for winter 2026.

Trade Bodies

BMF partners with Alrik for new Business Service category

30/09/2026

The Builders Merchants Federation has announced that Alrik is the exclusive partner of its new Transport Management Business Services category.

People

New Managing Director of Thomas Dudley Plumbing Products announced

30/09/2026

Thomas Dudley Ltd has announced the appointment of Andrew Dixon as the new Managing Director of Thomas Dudley Plumbing Products.

Suppliers

Fyfestone reaches 70-year milestone at Breedon's Kemnay Quarry

29/09/2026

Breedon Group plc (Breedon) has reached a major milestone at its Kemnay Quarry in Aberdeenshire, with Fyfestone now having been manufactured at the site for 70 years.

Trade Bodies

Your First Home scheme seen as positive step to get the industry moving again

28/09/2026

Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s announcement of the Your First Home scheme this weekend gives hope to the building materials sector.

Suppliers

Actis U-value simulator to gain extra user-friendly features

28/09/2026

Extra features are to be added to a popular U-value simulator created by insulation specialist Actis.