The Builders Merchants Federation has confirmed that it will hold its 2020 Annual Members Conference and Awards on 16th & 17th September at the De Vere Beaumont Estate, Windsor. Over 285 delegates attended the Federation’s 2019 Members Conference last month where they enjoyed two days of presentations, business workshops, networking …

The National Buying Group (NBG) is adding to its list of partners yet again, as it announces the recruitment of London-based merchant Abbeygate Builders Merchants Ltd. Specialising in timber, aggregates, building materials, tools and fixings, Abbeygate opened its doors in 1992, and has been providing West London’s contractors with quality …

Cornwall-based Transferable Skills Training has been voted as the winner of RGB Building Supplies’ 30th Well Built Community Fund, and now has £1,000 to spend at its Launceston branch. The charity received the most votes following a public poll, where it was up against Perranarworthal-based Boot Up Outdoor Learning and …

Owners of Glee, the garden retail exhibition, ITE Group plc has announced a name change and new brand identity which will mark a new chapter of business growth and development for the UK’s leading annual garden trade event, as well as the newly launched Pawexpo exhibition, which will present a …

Paving and Walling manufacturer Tobermore have raised £683.68 for people living with cancer by hosting an event as part of Macmillan Cancer Support’s World Biggest Coffee Morning. The event was held on Friday 27th September at Tobermore Head Office in Tobermore. Staff baked a range of tasty cakes and buns …

Crown Trade has extended its popular range of Fastflow Quick Dry trim products with the launch of a new eggshell option. The new Fastflow Quick Dry Eggshell paint can be used for both interior and exterior woodwork and metal and is the perfect partner to heritage style design schemes where …

A team from NYEs Building Supplies in Horsham has raised £3,600 for charity after driving hundreds of miles across Europe in an old banger.   Setting out from Reims in northern France in full fancy dress, the team’s trip was in aid of three charities – The Rainy Day Trust, …

Scott Parnell – the civils and drainage supplies specialist – has appointed Alistair Roberts to the position of Key Account Manager at its Leeds office.   Roberts has more than 18 years’ experience in the industry, having previously worked as a Sales Negotiator and Key Account Manager for competitor businesses. …

Domus Ventilation, part of the Polypipe group, has further expanded its specification team with the appointment of John Tilburn as Specification Sales Manager.  He will be focussed on providing specification support and driving sales in the residential sector across North London, Kent and Sussex.   Tilburn brings a wealth of …

Volunteers from Russell Roof Tiles have put their best foot forward, walking 7,077 miles to raise an impressive £1,600 for the charity, Footprints Orphanage. The leading roof tile manufacturer, which has two sites in Burton and a further site in Lochmaben, has always been committed to supporting its local community …