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Congratulations to the Frank Key team who successfully completed the Robin Hood Half Marathon. After many months of training, they crossed the finish line and raised more than £1,000 for charity.Running for ABF The Soldiers’ Charity, the national charity of the British Army, our team of four - Richard Nawali, Richard Meeks Paul Moore and Alan Towns..

We’re over the moon to announce that our Hard Landscaping Display at Patioworld at Brookfields Garden Centre, in Mapperley, Nottingham, has been revealed as a finalist in the Builders’ Merchants Awards.Organised by the leading merchant magazine, Builders’ Merchants News, the winners will be revealed at a lavish awards ceremony at the London Hilton ..

A Nottingham-based building supplies and plant and tool hire company has donated more than £2,000 to help students at Arnold Hill Academy complete their Gold Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) expedition in Snowdonia.(L-R) Ben C, Kat, Elodie, Ellie, Nina, Angus, Ben H, Zoe, Leo, James & Jonathan at Dolgam, Snowdonia.Frank Key Group in Daybook is owned by Rob..

Frank Key is the first builder's merchant in the Midlands to put a five star safety rated Scania L-series truck into service, now delivering to customers across Nottinghamshire.       The £125,000 L-series vehicle is designed to improve the safety of road users, including pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists. Innovations include a 'city safe' wi..

A former world boxing champion added his weight to the opening of a new building supplies branch in Sheffield, creating three new jobs following a £250,000 refurbishment and rebrand.The Nunnery Drive branch of Frank Key Building Supplies in Park Hill, Sheffield has undergone a complete internal and external refit. Carl Froch MBE, a former super-mid..

We are delighted to take delivery of the first Scania L Cab in the Midlands. As a family run business we are always looking to invest in the future to the benefit of our customers and staff.  Keep a lookout for RS19 KEY on a road near you soon...

However well-laid your paving might be, eventually, issues are going to start to appear. Concrete is very hard-wearing, but constant exposure to the elements and repeated use can cause cracks to appear. Similarly, small ground movements, caused by rainfall can cause areas of your pavement to sink and crack. Damaged paving can be unsightly as well a..

As a pastime, gardening is both therapeutic and rewarding. You get to spend plenty of time out in the fresh air and you get to reap the satisfaction of seeing your hard work in bloom and have a relaxing garden to enjoy. But if you’ve never really done any gardening before, it can be difficult to know where to start. Here are some tips to get you st..

Building supplies company Frank Key is once again providing vital support to the local football team Arnold Town FC to ensure they are ready to run out for the new season.Arnold Town Football Club team photo.A long-standing relationship between the football club and the Daybrook branch of Frank Key stretches back a decade. For the last five years F..

A leaky tap might seem like an insignificant problem, certainly not one worth calling a plumber out for. But aside from creating an irritating sound, it can also be symptomatic of several issues which, if left unchecked, can lead to more serious problems. The good news is, it can be fairly simple to fix yourself without the need to call out a plumb..

Choosing to use laminate floors in your home can give a beautiful finish to a room. With many benefits such as their resistance to scratches, spills and the occasional muddy boots, laminate remains a popular choice among homeowners. Compared to carpets laminate floors also produce less dust, which is a relief for those who suffer from allergies. La..

Putting up a shelf is a great way to optimise your space. It can give you somewhere for additional storage or to display items, without impacting on your floor space. And, on the surface, it’s a pretty easy task to complete. However, if you get it wrong, you could end up with a shelf that is wonky, unstable and, at worst, completely unusable. Lucki..