This year’s BMF (Builders Merchants Federation) MasterMerchant competition saw teams from merchants and suppliers take on a series of physical challenges over one of the hottest weekends of the year.   The contest took place in Ingleton, North Yorkshire, saw teams try their hand at canyoning and caving, after scaling …

A rare opportunity to step inside the kiln of clay tile manufacturer BMI Redland’s Bedworth-based Rosemary Kiln has provided new insight into the production of its Rosemary roof tiles.   Produced from Etruria Marl clay collected in Staffordshire, the classic Rosemary Clay Tile range has been a feature of UK architecture …

Worcester Bosch is celebrating its 1 millionth Greenstar 4000 boiler coming off the tracks at its distribution centre. First launched in 2021, Worcester Bosch credits the success of the Greenstar 4000 to the merchant and installer communities, whose continuous hard work, feedback and trust have supported the range. Manufactured at the …

Ventilation manufacturer Airflow have announced a new partnership with bathroom distributor Ideal Bathrooms. Under the distribution partnership, Ideal Bathrooms will stock and distribute a selection of Airflow ventilation products through its showroom network nationwide, making it easier for bathroom retailers, merchants, installers and contractors to source ventilation products alongside bathroom products from a …

Northumberland plumbing and heating engineer, Rob Wilson of Gas Wizard, is heading to Miami after winning a World Cup trip thanks to Polypipe Building Products and Plumb Centre. Wilson won the experience after purchasing PolyPlumb Enhanced plastic fittings through his local Plumb Centre, and entering a competition via PlumbPro – …

Air conditioning manufacturer Daikin welcomed 45 Year 5 pupils from Meadow Green Primary School in Wythall to its Birmingham Training Academy on July 13, giving the children a chance to explore science and engineering outside the classroom. The visit is part of Daikin’s commitment to supporting education and building stronger connections …

The BMF (Builders Merchants Federation) has been shortlisted for the Best Trade Association Award for the second consecutive year in the Memcom Excellence Awards. The Memcom Awards recognise innovation and creativity in UK Trade Associations and Professional Membership Organisations. Best Trade Association is one of two Memcom category nominations the …

New findings from Workhouse Creative Agency’s Built for the Trade report has revealed that much of today’s trade marketing is failing to connect with audiences. The report found that 86% of tradespeople say brand content can influence purchasing decisions, but only half believe brands are getting it right. The research, …

Drainage and water supply manufacturer Polypipe Building Services has donated materials to Valley Invicta Primary School in Aylesford to help reinvigorate its playground. The donated pipes and pallets were used to create interactive water features for the children, responding to the school’s wider fundraising initiative to improve its play facilities. …

MRA Building Market Reports (MRA Reports) has published its latest update on the general builders’ merchant market. The UK Builders’ Merchants Pulse & Forecasts report includes a quarterly Pulse survey of builders’ merchant confidence, sales expectations and issues, which found that merchants’ biggest problem in Q2 2026 was supplier price rises, …