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Chandlers Building Supplies is on the search for a charity to partner with for 2018.
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Carillion: part 2
The Carillion collapse will rumble on and on. In many cases like this, the first action is for the company to go “into administration”, with an appointed administrator tasked with finding ways of selling those parts of the operation that can be salvaged and getting as much value back as possible.
Read More »Grant & Stone steps up branch programme
Independent builders, plumbers and electrical merchants Grant & Stone has opened a plumbing depot in Reading.
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Bence bag a branch in Bourton
Independent family-run builders merchant group The George Bence Group opened a 4th branch on January 19, in the Cotswold village of Bourton on the Water.
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New spares partnership dramatically increases access to Viessmann
National independent plumber’s merchant, Plumbase, has announced a new partnership with heating systems manufacturer Viessmann that will significantly increase access to same day and next day spare parts availability this heating season.
Read More »JCB Paint adds Michael to marketing
JCB PAINT Limited has appointed Michael Haigh as head of marketing.
Read More »Marley Alutec adds two
Marley Alutec has further developed its team with the appointment of two new employees at its Bedford headquarters.
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Lords welcomes MP
West London independent Lords Builders Merchants welcomed Rupa Huq MP to its business in Park Royal, Ealing. Dr Huq was shown round by Shanker Patel, Lords chief executive, and John Murphy, Branch Manager, in order to discuss issues affecting the supply chain and the wider London economy. These included narrowing …
Read More »BMF wins UFEMAT Best Practice Award for second year running
The Builders Merchants Federation has won the Best Practice Award for the second year running at the UFEMAT AGM held in Stockholm. UFEMAT is the European Association of National Builders’ Merchants Associations and Manufacturers. John Newcomb, BMF CEO said: “It is a remarkable achievement to win this prestigious Award again. …
Read More »Lakes Bathrooms adds new director
Shower enclosure specialist manufacturer Lakes Bathrooms has developed its team of board directors with the appointment of operations director Mick Evans. He has 25 years’ experience across construction, manufacturing and distribution, including General Manager at Haulotte UK Ltd and senior positions at Arco Ltd. and Ford Motor Company. In his …
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