Builders merchant Gibbs & Dandy, has opened a new branch, in Chichester, West Sussex . The new branch, at Church Farm, Stanes Road, Chichester, has created eight new jobs and takes Gibbs & Dandy total to 28 branches across its UK network. Richard Murrell, Chichester Branch Manager said: “We are …

The BMJ Industry Awards 2021 closes for voting this Friday, October 1. The only awards programme in the merchanting sector that is decided by a public vote, the BMJ Industry Awards seek to reward and recognise the incredible achievements of merchants and suppliers, companies and individuals in the UK merchanting …

The Builders Merchants Federation held its annual Members Day Conference last week at which it made a number of awards to young achievers in the merchanting industry. The winners were: Level 3 Apprenticeship: Luke Hoyle, Carlton Manufacturing Apprenticeship Level 2: Nathan Kacoulc Embrass Peerless Best Performing Student in the BMF …

Azpects Ltd has appointed Samantha Norman as a business development manager. With more than 20 years in project and category management experience, working for high profile brands including Howdens, Bradfords Building Supplies, Rigeons Ltd, Travis Perkins and Argos, Norman also has extensive experience with independent buying groups, giving her excellent …

 The National Federation of  Builders believes the best way for the Extinction Rebellion (XR) splinter group called ‘Insulate Britain’ to achieve its aims is to back the industry’s  National Retrofit Strategy , instead of have been blocking motorways to bring attention to their strategy to insulate British homes. Rico Wojtulewicz, …

The Builders Merchants Federation has nominated industry charity Band of Builders as its charity partner for 2022.  Band of Builders provides practical assistance to support members of the construction industry and their families who are faced with life changing or limiting circumstances. Founded in 2016, fuelled by one man’s desire …

The National Federation of Roofing Contractors revealed the members of its newly reconstituted Roofing Suppliers Group at the annual suppliers’ conference held at the Institute of Directors on Thursday, 23 September. The RSG plays an important role within NFRC, providing strategic direction and input into the Management Board on behalf …

Boiler-manufacturer Glow-worm has unveiled the second part of its homeowner awareness campaign, with its first TV advert in more than 10 years. Launching on 1st October, the advert will be airing on C4, ITV and Sky channels, as well as YouTube and is expected to reach more than 33.3 million …

HOPPE (UK) has appointed Vicki Hawkes as business development manager for its national accounts. Hawkes has more than 18 years’ experience working within the architectural ironmongery industry. She has previously worked for Union, Yale and Alpro Hardware, and joins HOPPE (UK) from Strand Hardware where she was area manager for just …

Made from compostable biodegradable fibres, Aero Healthcare’s biodegradable wipes are tested to European Standard efficacies.  Covering bactericidal, virucidal, fungicidal, chemical disinfectants and antiseptic abilities; the wipes provide a cost effective single solution for protecting employees and helping the environment, whilst not compromising on safety. The new antimicrobial wipes are gently …