Professional Builders Merchant

Italian boiler manufacturer Ferroli has been in heating appliance design and development for more than half a century and now operates in 14 countries throughout Europe and Asia. Manufactured in Verona, the company boasts that its range of domestic and commercial boilers and renewable energy products are as technologically advanced by today’s standards as they were in 1955 when the company was founded. PBM spoke to Managing Director Flavio Buccianti.

Donaldson Timber Engineering (DTE) is one of the UK’s largest and longest established manufacturers of engineered wood products, with six branches across the UK and over 25 years of experience. DTE supplies a full range of engineered timber products including roof trusses, I- beams, open web joists, spandrel panels, roof panels and floor cassettes. All of these products are made using legal and sustainably sourced timber, one of the most environmentally-sound standard building materials.

PBM discusses legislation, environmental issue’s and industry change with Calvin Pope.

This year, merchants will need to adapt to changes in market conditions and while some areas may struggle to provide a revenue stream, others still offer opportunities such as one-off installations. PBM speaks with Biasi’s MD Gren Ward for his view on how the current state of play in the heating industry will affect merchants.

PBM puts the questions to Klargester’s Sales Director.