Builders merchant chain MKM Building Supplies has launched the UK’s first 100% recycled, fully recyclable bulk bag. Developed in partnership with Centurion Industrial Packaging, the new MKM bulk bags are made entirely from recycled polypropylene, including the stitching and labelling, offering a market-first solution that minimises landfill, helps customers cut waste …

A goal is a dream with a deadline Ever seen that sign on the roads that reminds you about your speed? The one that reads: “It’s a Limit, not a Target”? I was reminded of this looking at the numbers for the Government’s much heralded housing plans. The 1.5 million …

Devon independent builders merchant Inter-Line Building Supplies raised £4,245 for a local hospice charity when it took part in a Lorry Pull at Torquay United FC. TUFC members of staff joined forces with the merchant and sponsoring suppliers Siniat by Etex, Mannok, VELUX, BMI Redland, Knauf Insulation, Sika and Bays …

However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results The government has published its 10-year Industrial Strategy in which it promises to set out  a “new economic approach to backing the UK’s strengths, with ambitious plans for eight high-growth sectors”. All good, yes? Well, mostly good, rather like …

ST Andrews Timber & Building Supplies  have extended their opening hours due to roadworks near Edinburgh to help people make it through the morning rush. The Scottish Gas Network (SGN) began to improve pipes on Gorgie Road, and the company estimated it would take around 10 weeks, so the builders …

Kevin Williams has been named as the new Chief Executive Officer of builders merchants organisation the National Merchant Buying Society (NMBS). Williams, who brings with him over 30 years of experience across the building materials and construction distribution sectors, will join the group on August 1. His experience includes leadership …

With the announcement earlier this year that CEO Bryan Clover is to take a well-earned retirement from the role, industry charity The Rainy Day Trust, is seeking a replacement to step in to the role and steer the charity through its next chapter. It is looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic …

The company of clever, well-informed people, who have a great deal of conversation; that is what I call good company It’s not very nice out there in the real world: the Air India crash – enough to make even the most confident frequent flyer wonder whether they should leave a …

Rt Hon Sir James Cleverly MP, who was one of the few Cabinet ministers to have served as Home Secretary and the Foreign Secretary, will be a headline speaker at the BMF Members Day conference. Cleverly’s career stretches over the military, business, local and national politics and he remains a …

Builders merchants trade organisation the Builders Merchants Federation held its bi-annual All-Industry Conference in Barcelona last weekend (June 12-15th), focusing on how the industry can collaborate to build for the future. With the headline Building Tomorrow Together, the event, which was headline-sponsored by ACO, was hosted by Mark Durden-Smith, returning …