News UK competition watchdog clears Kingspan’s acquisition of Coverworld The Competition and Markets Authority has greenlighted the anticipated acquisition by Kingspan Group of steel cladding supplier Coverworld.
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News Government commits to bar Grenfell firms from public sector contracts The Prime Minister has pledged to exclude the companies criticised in the final report of the Grenfell Inquiry from public sector contracts.
News Grenfell manufacturers respond to the inquiry’s report Arconic, Celotex and Kingspan have issued statements in response to the Grenfell Inquiry’s final report which heavily criticises them.
News Gove praises Ulster Rugby for ending Kingspan relationship Housing Secretary Michael Gove has sent Ulster Rugby a letter welcoming the club’s decision to finish its 20-year relationship with Kingspan.
News Contractors call for ban on use of PIR board on internal ductwork A group of contractors has called for a ban on the use of polyisocyanurate (PIR)-based insulation for internal applications.
News Industry safety group urges vigilance on product safety A key figure in construction’s Industry Safety Steering Group has urged the sector to stay vigilant on product safety.
News Grenfell: Kingspan plan addresses ‘serious issues’ Kingspan has used its financial results for 2020 to unveil a series of actions it is taking in response to “serious issues” that have arisen from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry process.
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