The Builders Merchants Federation has issued an at-a-glance guide to how today's Budget from the Chancellor of the Exchequer might affect merchants.

Sussex independent builders merchantsChandlers has launched a novel region-wide charitable initiative.

Plumbase, the national plumbers’ merchant, has pledged £10,000 in sponsorship support to customer Kris Elliot.

Plastic building products manufacturer Aliaxis has invested £150K in an automated voice picking system within its warehouses, which has significantly modernised order fulfilment.

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Finally, it seems housing has risen to the top of this Government’s agenda. At least that’s what it seems like from the talk, whether it was Sajid Javid talking about the Housing White Paper, or Housing Minister Alok Sharma speaking at this year’s BMF Members day event to the man himself, Chancellor Philip Hammond, telling…

Fibo UK, a leading European kitchen and bathroom wall panel manufacturer, is now an approved supplier to all members of the FORTIS independent merchant buying group.

Keyline has promoted Emma Ward to Business Development Director, making her Keyline’s first female executive board member.

Jewson has named Thierry Dufour as its new Managing Director.

Everbuild – A Sika Company are excited to announce the launch of their brand new responsive website, filled with fantastic features to give an improved user experience whether browsing on a computer, phone or tablet.

Astracast, the well-established and renowned sink brand founded in 1984 is under new ownership. In August this year the company was acquired by business man and entrepreneur Darren Cooper who identified a huge opportunity to turn the company around by reinvestment, restructuring and new focus.