As the building materials industry advances towards digitalisation, the Builders Merchants Federation has appointed James Mitchell, Managing Director of Kerridge Commercial Systems as a specialist Advisor to the BMF Board. Mitchell’s appointment brings a new skill set to the BMF Board. He has 28 years’ experience of IT and software …

Jewson has invested more than £600k in its Largs branch, to increase stock availability and reduce its carbon footprint. The renovation has allowed for more space for more products, ensuring greater stock capacity in the branch. Open to both trade and the general public, this will significantly improve availability of …

Following the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s announcement regarding changes to government support for business energy costs from 1 April 2023, the BMF is advising members to check whether they should apply for the higher level of financial assistance available to energy-intensive industries. The UK-wide Energy Bill Discount Scheme (EBDS), which …

Andrew Ingram has been announced as the new Managing Director at leading heating, plumbing and air movement materials supplier TG Lynes. Ingram has been with TG Lynes for almost 20 years having started out as Transport Manager before progressing to General Manager and now MD. Andrew Ingram said: “Becoming MD …

Chuf’s long-time friends at JT Dove finished 2022 on a high having raised £23,000 throughout the year for the charity. This brings the total to an impressive £200,000 since the charitable partnership began. In 2015 the company’s 15 branches began working to raise funds for Chuf’s Scott House (parent accomodation) …

UP Building Products, the UK builders’ merchants and suppliers, is set to open two new branches in early 2023 to add to its current branches in Ipswich, Newmarket, Maidenhead and Enfield. The business has increased its revenue from £8 million to £17 million over the past three years and doubled …

Encon Insulation, a specialist distribution division of The Encon Group, continues to invest in its teams and its support for merchants with the promotion of two employees to National Account Manager positions. James Robinson, previously Encon’s Business Development Manager – North West, has been promoted to National Account Manager – …

Prolectric Services Ltd, the off-grid renewable power and lighting specialist, has appointed Rachel Preen as managing director. Preen takes over from Chris Williams, who merged Forgen Renewables with Prolectric in 2014. In 2021, Prolectric Services Ltd was acquired by Hill & Smith Holdings PLC, a FTSE 250 £1Bn international group …

There are still a few spaces left to join the Construction Industry Ride for Youth and support the next generation of construction professionals. Between May 17-28, 2023, the Ride for Youth team of cyclists will be riding from Land’s End to John O’Groats, raising money for two wonderful youth charities …

Gary Rudd has become the new sales and marketing director at Intergas Heating Solutions as the industry undergoes transformational change and faces increased environmental challenges. Unusually, Gary’s background isn’t in heating and ventilating but in medical technology where, for over 30 years, he’s developed his skills in delivering added value …