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The Builders Merchants Federation is calling on the Government to extend the Trade Credit Insurance re-insurance scheme introduced to support trading following the initial Covid-19 lockdown, when it finishes at the end of December. Over 50% of BMF members use some form of Trade Credit Insurance to transact with both …
Read More »North by north west
So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past How many of us, on being asked in 2015 that awkward interview question, ‘So where do you see yourself in five years’ time’, would have got it right? I’m guessing probably only Boris Johnson, and only …
Read More »Azpects Adds to Marketing Team
Azpects, the manufacturer of products for outdoor hard landscaping has boosted its marketing function with the appointment of Chloe Crease (left) and Natasha Pratley (right) to lead the company’s marketing and communications. Crease has worked in PR and marketing for 14 years across agency and large corporation roles and is a …
Read More »Chadwicks goes live with InterSystems
Irish builders merchant chain Chadwicks, part of the Grafton group, is undergoing a digital transformation strategy with data technology provider InterSystems. The move means Chadwicks Group can move away from siloed legacy IT systems to a modern, cloud-first infrastructure, using InterSystems’ IRIS data platform. Colm Scannell, head of IT, Chadwicks Group, …
Read More »Covers opens doors to local MP
Covers Timber and Builders Merchants in Burgess Hill welcomed Mid Sussex MP and Minister for Employment, Mims Davies, for a tour of its depot on Friday 9 October. The tour was conducted by Covers’ managing director Henry Green, the depot manager of Burgess Hill, Terry Lace, and timber director, …
Read More »UK Concrete sets out zero carbon plans
Plans for the UK concrete and cement industry to become net carbon negative by 2050 have been revealed by UK Concrete, part of the Mineral Products Association (MPA). The organisation’s strategy document, Roadmap to Beyond Net Zero sets out the potential carbon savings that might be achieved via decarbonised electricity …
Read More »Besblock makes green moves
Concrete block manufacturer Besblock has upped its green credentials by investing in a state-of-the-art sustainable wood burner. Shropshire-based Besblock is installing the top-of-the-range wood burner, which will be fuelled by almost 5,000 tonnes of waste wood a yea,r as part of its wider sustainability plan. Managing director Andrew Huxley says …
Read More »National Buying Group Partners in expansion mode
Three independent builders merchants are continuing the growth their businesses, despite the challenges presented by COVID-19. Throughout 2020, PGR Builders & Timber Merchants, QS Supplies and County Building Supplies – all National Buying Group partners – have experienced major growth. PGR Builders & Timber Merchants is a family-owned independent merchant, …
Read More »Polypipe pushes prize perks
Merchants could see an increase in the popularity of Polypipe plumbing products thanks to the manufacturer’s latest reward scheme which offers a selection of top-of-the-range prizes to entrants. The new Polypipe Perks scheme is open to installers who purchase Polypipe products at a merchant, upload their proof of purchase to …
Read More »SCA Wood boosts quality team
SCA Wood UK has appointed James Birks as Supplier Quality Engineer. Birks, who has gained excellent knowledge of problem solving tools and quality standards during his fourteen years in the automotive industry, will be working with third party suppliers to ensure compliance and conformance in relation to product quality. He …
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