The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has launched its latest Regional Centre of Excellence at Geberit in Warwick. The growing network of BMF Regional Centres of Excellence is making training courses and regional meetings more accessible to BMF members around the country. The latest centre, the BMF’s 20th Regional Centre of …

An enthusiastic team from Wirquin Ltd has raised funds for Sheffield Children’s Hospital and Doncaster Rotary Club by taking part in a Dragon Boat Race. The event, which has now run for 9 consecutive years, was the St George’s Dragon Boat Challenge held at Lakeside, Doncaster in July.  The team …

As the thermometer rises over the coming months, we know how important it is to stay cool and comfortable when working in a physically demanding profession. The latest addition to the Scruffs collection, the Trade Active Polo, is designed to be lightweight and quick-drying, and comes in two stylish colours: …

One of the UK’s fastest growing builders merchants has been bowled over after joining forces with cricket supporters and a former England star to raise £11,000 for charity. Selco Builders Warehouse, lead sponsors for the Birmingham Bears team in the Vitality Blast, staged its annual charity night in aid of …

ERA, the UK’s leading home security specialist, has joined forces with builder’s merchant, Jewson, in a bid to put ironmongery back on the map in Leicester. Independent builders merchant, J.S Millington, located on Humberstone Road, became part of the Jewson portfolio 14 years ago and continues to provide unrivalled service …

Dixon’s new role will see him take responsibility for the DIY channel, with a focus on growing the Yale brand in the retail division. He brings a breadth of experience in both the mechanical and smart security sectors to his new role, particularly through his previous positions as Head of …

  On 4th July, specialist wetroom manufacturer Impey attended the Women Installers Together Conference 2018.  Organised by Stopcocks Women Plumbers, the event saw over one hundred female installers gather to celebrate women in the plumbing and gas fitting industries and has been described by the Impey team as: “Modern, refreshing …

“The Merchants of Menace” from Chandlers Building Supplies fought off the tough challenge for the second year running from 13 teams to lift the 2018 BMF Mastermerchant trophy, presented to the winners of the industry’s annual team building challenge. Team members were Pierre Krause, Kayleigh Sinclair, Trevor Mudd, Sean Sinclair. …

SR Timber is to partner with the British Heart Foundation (BHF) to raise much-needed funds for the charity, which is the biggest independent funder of cardiovascular research in the UK. The company – a leading supplier of roofing batten to builders merchants – is keen to develop a closer, longer-term …

Ecological Building Systems, the specialist in sustainable building products, has secured sustainable design expert and TV presenter, Charlie Luxton, as the guest speaker for the Swindon event on the company’s forthcoming seminar tour. Taking place at The National Self Build and Renovation Centre, the Swindon seminar will kick-start the five-location …