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The time has come for government to put the politics of Brexit to one side, come clean with industry, and share its full impact assessment for a No Deal departure from the EU, according to FTA, the organisation which speaks for the logistics sector. After this weekend’s leak of the …
Read More »Famous Faces Play Merchant’s Charity Football Tournament
Michael Kurn of TalkSport, Big Brother winner Jason Burrill, ITV presenter, Rob Lamarr, Ashley Buckenham of Celebrity Ghost Hunt, former professional footballer Kerry Mayo and Britain’s Got Talent singing sensation, Wayne Woodward, are among the well-known personalities taking to the pitch for Chandlers Building Supplies’ big footie tournament in Sussex. …
Read More »Flex-R plans merchant sales growth with new appointment
Flex-R is increasing its capacity to work with merchants to showcase its range of products to contractors with the appointment of Emma Butterworth-Day. Butterworth-Day has joined the company as a Business Development Manager for the southern half of the UK with a brief to increase the amount of stockists of …
Read More »Saniflo launches new Kinedo range Website
Saniflo UK has launched a new website for the Kinedo brand of shower cubicles, trays and shower enclosures, offering a slick, contemporary design and feel, plus access to a raft of information for homeowners wishing to find out more and upgrade their bathrooms using a Kinedo product. Live now, the new …
Read More »Three new members join IBC
The IBC Buying Group has welcomed three more independent merchants to its membership. PRG Builders Merchants, Maidstone Builders Merchants and Build It Builders Merchants have all joined IBC, to make the most of the group’s partnerships with leading building material suppliers. Maidstone Builders Merchants has grown rapidly since its launch …
Read More »New BMF Centre of Excellence opens in the North East
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has just launched its first North East Regional Centre of Excellence at Marshalls near Stockton on Tees. The BMF’s growing network of BMF Regional Centres of Excellence means training courses and regional meetings are now far more accessible to BMF members across the UK and …
Read More »Actis’ CPD Module gains 50% Popularity
Take up of Actis CPD sessions has increased by around 50 per cent since last year – and architects and building control officers are now clamouring for more training from the insulation specialist. Growth in the popularity of the module, which looks at how reflective insulation can address the performance …
Read More »BMF announces shortlist for Young Achiever Awards
The Builders Merchants Federation has announced the shortlist for the 2019 BMF Young Achiever Awards, which recognise and reward talent, commitment, innovation and achievement in the next generation of managers. The Awards are presented to those under the age of 35 who have demonstrated their ability to go above and …
Read More »Ikon launches Kitemarked rooflights in reseller market first
A new brand from Sunsquare, Ikon Rooflights, has brought BSI-Kitemarked rooflights to the merchant market for the first time. With two pioneering flat-roof skylight designs, the new range offers verified quality and unbeatable margins, with prices starting from just £445. Available exclusively for distributors, the new Ikon rooflights boast unrivalled …
Read More »Glee Connect App goes Live
Designed to provide a matchmaking solution to help suppliers and retailers get the most out of their time at the show, Glee Connect – created by market-leading experts, Grip – will offer benefits for both exhibitors and retailers, utilising a platform that has already proved its worth at many leading …
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