MGM Timber has launched its new online service for trade customers, giving them access to their agreed rates, invoicing and full product range. Its new platform will have the same functionality as a standard e-commerce site, with its full selection of products on offer, but it will also have individual …

Selco Builders Warehouse has appointed David Lennon as its new commercial director. The former category director at retail giant Morrisons has joined the builders’ merchant and will be a member of the company’s Senior Leadership Team, headed up by chief executive Howard Luft. He said: “It’s a real honour to …

Alpesh Paleja, lead economist in the CBI’s economics team, has been confirmed to speak at the BMF Members’ Annual Conference on September 19. Paleja’s role at the CBI focuses on the UK economy and leading its work on the economic forecast.  She oversees analytical work across the team – including …

Selco’s York branch has donated £5,000 worth of materials to assist with the redevelopment of Osbaldwick Village Hall. The building, which dates back to 1871, is undergoing renovation works, with internal structural repairs, new toilets and kitchen facilities and updates to the building’s insulation, electrics and plumbing. In addition, the …

Leyland has partnered with Barnardo’s and its Building Hope Academy to offer six young people 30 hours of work experience at its Streatham and Dulwich stores. The Building Hope Academy is for young people aged between 16 and 24 with an Educational Health Care Plan, who are not in education, …

The latest Plumbing & Heating Merchant Index (PHMI) report showed total value sales for January through specialist plumbing and heating merchants were up +1.5% in 2024 compared to the same month in 2023. But volumes decreased -3.7% as prices increased +5.4%. Taking trading day differences into account, like-for-like sales for …

Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report shows builders’ merchants’ value sales were down -2.1% in January compared to the same month in 2023, with volume sales falling -3.2% and prices creeping up +1.1%; with one more trading day this year, like-for-like sales were down -6.5%. Year-on-year, nine of the twelve …

MKM Building Supplies has announced it will be opening its 127th and 128th branches in Cardiff and Shrewsbury. MKM Cardiff 127th will open its doors to the trade and public on April 8, creating 20 new jobs in the area. Its 128th branch, MKM Shrewsbury, will open shortly after on …

C.K Tools has unveiled its new compact electric screwdriver, designed to save time and meet the varied needs of trade professionals and DIY enthusiasts alike. Powered by a rechargeable USB-C 3.6v battery, the E-Driver offers a cordless and convenient premium tool with up to 200 minutes operating time per charge. …

Makita has unveiled its DCU602 wheelbarrow is powered by two 18V LXT Li-Ion batteries in series, but up to four can be used if a longer runtime is required – of up to 100 minutes, where the operator can switch to the second pair of batteries when the first pair …