MP for Bradford East, Imran Hussain, visited Joseph Parr in Broomfields as part of the BMF’s ongoing industry and parliament programme. Touring the 2-acre site on Manchester Road, the former deputy leader of Bradford Council was welcomed by managing director Michael Beaumont, branch manager Jack Morris and Brett Amphlett from …
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Builders merchant Jewson is set to launch its new Alnwick branch this May. The new site at Lionheart Enterprise Park South, opening May 4, features a drive-in loading bay, an extended range of timber products stored undercover, a dedicated bathroom selection centre, paint-mixing facilities and a bigger product range than ever …
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The latest figures from the Plumbing & Heating Merchant Index (PHMI) report, published by MRA Research, show like-for-like value sales (adjusted to remove the impact of trading days) for February 2026 through specialist plumbing and heating merchants were -0.4% lower than the same month in 2025. Like-for-like volume sales were …
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The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report, produced by MRA research, shows February’s total like-for-like value sales (adjusted to remove the effect of trading days) were -4.3% lower than the same month in 2025. With no difference in trading days, total unadjusted value sales were also -4.3% lower, with …
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Bathroom distributor PJH has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Macmillan Cancer Support through 2026 following another year of staff fundraising. In 2025, PJH colleagues raised £8,077 through a variety of charity initiatives, with the company matching the total, bringing the overall contribution to £16,154. Building on this momentum, PJH has …
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Kitchen specialist Magnet has joined the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF). Earlier this year, the company transitioned to a standalone UK business under new ownership, a move set to aid the expansion of its B2B partnerships. BMF CEO John Newcomb, said: “We are delighted to welcome Magnet to the BMF. We …
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Builder’s merchant MKM Building Supplies (MKM) has announced full year results for the year ended 30 September 2025. The group reports continuing investment has driven market outperformance and improved profitability, increasing market share to 14.8% from FY 2024. The results also showed revenue growth of 12% to £1,103.8m (FY2024: £986.2m) …
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Glass wool insulation manufacturer Superglass, part of the Etex Group, has launched new packaging across its product range. The new packaging cuts ink usage by up to 93% to as low as 6%, and features an updated design that retains the familiar colour coding and graphic icons designed to help …
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Benchmarx Kitchens & Joinery has agreed a new partnership with appliance supplier Samsung. Benchmarx, part of Travis Perkins plc, now stocks a wide range of Samsung appliances, increasing the breadth of choice it gives to kitchen fitters and homeowners. The Samsung appliances will be available to customers across a number …
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AIM Acoustic & Insulation Manufacturing, Part of the Performance Technology Group, has invested in additional CNC (Computer Numerical Control) technology at its Crawley manufacturing facility, increasing its Fire Stop Block production capacity by 50%. Fire Stop Blocks, also known as Trapezoidal Fire Stops, are used to maintain fire compartment lines and act …
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