WAVIN LAUNCHES FIRST PRESS FIT SYSTEM WITH ACOUSTIC ALERT  Leading plumbing and drainage manufacturer, Wavin, has launched Tigris K5/M5 a new range of 16mm to 40mm press-fit fittings, designed to effectively detect faults in unpressed fittings. This new launch builds on the success and reliability delivered by its predecessor, Tigris K1/M1.  The fittings unique design…

SMARTPLY OSB: A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION Tackling the climate crisis is hugely important for the construction industry. However, specifiers need to choose building materials that are not only more sustainable but are also robust and durable. This is where MEDITE SMARTPLY comes in.  SMARTPLY OSB is made from sustainable wood products from Coillte…

LAYHER IRELAND AT THE THIRD INTERNATIONAL SCAFFOLDING CHAMPIONSHIPS  Layher Ireland and JLD Access, a Trim, Co. Meath based scaffolding company, recently made a big impression globally while representing Ireland at the Third International Scaffolding Championships. Based in the picturesque city of Vilnius, Lithuania and organised by the Baltic Scaffolding Association, the event featured fifteen teams…

KILSARAN LAUNCH UPDATED ESG STRATEGY WITH KEN MULKERRINS APPOINTED GROUP HEAD OF INNOVATION & SUSTAINABILITY Following his recent appointment as Group Head of Innovation & Sustainability, Ken Mulkerrins, has published Kilsarans ESG strategy, outlining the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability under four pillars: Planet, People, Solutions, and Performance. In 2022, Kilsaran formalised its sustainability policy,…

GEORGE QUINN LTD – PRODUCT INNOVATION “Our primary objective when sourcing new products, is to answer the needs of our customers with quality sustainable materials” states Vincent Murphy, Sales Executive for the company. Quality, design and innovation has always been at the forefront of the George Quinn Ltd ethos, when developing new products to bridge…