Independent builders merchant buying group NMBS has achieved the Platinum standard of the Investors in People accreditation, in recognition of its culture of support and leadership. Platinum is the highest possible level of accreditation available through Investors in People. To achieve the standard, firms must be able to demonstrate high …

Paving and walling manufacturer Tobermore has opened its new state-of-the-art production facility. The £10million factory is part of a £30million investment to fulfil ambitious growth plans and means the company can ramp up production in response to a surge in market demand for their hard landscaping products. The opening of …

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Builders merchant group Grafton Group has bought AVC (Stairbox) Ltd, the UK manufacturer and distributor of bespoke wooden staircases, which trades under the StairBox name.  Grafton paid £44 million on a cash and debt free basis including £4 million that is deferred until November 2022, for the company which delivers …

Independent builders’ merchants, Huws Gray has bought Bradford-based Uriah Woodhead & Son, and its sister branch, Nelsons of Keighley, as part of the merchant’s ambitious expansion plans. Uriah Woodhead & Son has been serving the local industry needs for 154 years, run by five generations of the same family. Matthew …

Two builders merchants in Gloucester were the victims of the same thief, a court in Cheltenham has heard. Dean Regan, a 34 year old Gloucester man has admitted defrauding the BuildIt and Buildbase Gloucester branches, leaving them thousands of pounds out of pocket. He admitted dishonestly ordering and collecting building …

Independent builders merchant County Building Supplies opened a new branch in Cheltenham yesterday (Monday November 30). The new site will specialise in heavy building materials and plumbing and heating supplies and be a ‘collect’ branch for customers. Director Martyn Rees says the location of the branch will be a real …

Timber supplier BSW has acquired the Building and Supply Solutions division of SCA Wood UK, which includes the manufacture and distribution of timber and associated products to the home improvement and builders merchant sectors. Tony Hackney, CEO of BSW, said: “We are very pleased to have agreed a common approach with …

National charity Band of Builders has launched a new hardship fund to help tradesmen and women who have been affected by the ongoing coronavirus crisis. The charity, which carries out projects and adaptations to help UK tradespeople and their families affected by illness or disability, has launched the fund to …

Skipton builders merchants Merritt & Fryers Ltd have acquired fellow family-rum firm Briggs & Duxbury in Barnoldswick. Director Rachel Fryers says: “We are delighted to be bringing our two firms together under the Merritt & Fryers brand at this time. We plan to retain jobs for all the existing staff …