A duo of Welsh sports teams have been announced as the benefactors of a sponsorship scheme from SIG Roofing. Wattstown RFC and Pontyclun FC, will benefit from the sponsorship by SIG Roofing’s Cardiff Branch. Alex Crowther, SIG Roofing’s Cardiff branch manager, enjoys playing rugby for nearby Wattstown RFC and helped …

Jayson Richards from City Plumbing Supplies and Jade Terry of Naylor Industries walked away with the top prizes at the BMF’s prestigious Young Achiever of the Year Awards last week. Richards was named as Young Merchant Achiever 2019 and Terry as Young Supplier Achiever 2019. Fergus Bell of Bradfords Building …

On 31st August, CCF employees donned their walking boots ready for a trek along the Hadrian’s Wall, in aid of Alzheimer’s Society. A total of 54 colleagues from CCF came together to begin their long journey in Chollerford, Northumberland. Stretching from east coast to west coast Britain, Hadrian’s Wall took …

Independent builders merchant buying group H&B has named Cromar Building Products as its 2019 Supplier of the Year. The award, presented at the group’s Annual Members Event at the Belfry, commended Cromar for its excellent service levels but for what it termed the independent, agile and innovative culture of the …

London-based builders merchant MP Moran took to the road last week, entering a team in the London to Cambridge Charity Cycle in aid of the Gaucher’s Association. Gaucher disease is an autosomal recessive disease that is caused by a deficiency of a specific enzyme in the body. MP Moran aim …

“You are old, Father William,” the young man said, “And your hair has become very white; And yet you incessantly stand on your head – Do you think, at your age, it is right?” Here’s something that will send a bit of a shudder through those of us born in …

Boiler maker Vaillant has launched its latest homeowner-targeted TV advert, designed to increase awareness of the brand and, therefore, sales for its merchant and installer customers. Featuring a luxurious comforting bathroom scene, the new advert hones in on the fact that homeowners can save 30% on their energy bills with …

Jade Hugill  has joined Russell Roof Tiles as a Business Support Administrator in Burton, having completed a Master’s degree at Sheffield Hallam University and gained administration experience. Since joining, Hugill has shadowed members of the senior management team to get a hands-on approach into how the business operates and has …

Independent builders’ merchant buying group NMBS brought together a selection of women from the merchanting industry at its first Women in Industry Conference last Friday (September 13). The brainchild of NMBS finance director Julie Langford, the invitation-only event, held at the London Stock Exchange, was designed to encourage women in the …

Laurence, we are going to need considerably more buns When I joined BMJ, I was told by my then boss that it was an “industry run by and for and populated with middle-aged men, usually in glasses, often balding or grey”.  It was meant neither as commendation nor condemnation; he …