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Government and industry must address the national shortage of building materials to reverse the decline in construction activity, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to ONS data released today on construction output. Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said: “Construction output fell in May, pointing …
Read More »Secretary of State visits Russell Roof Tiles
Russell Roof Tiles has been handpicked by the UK government as a great example of a business ‘building back better’ with a special visit from the Secretary of State for Scotland. The firm is delighted to have been chosen to welcome Alister Jack MP to the 11-acre Halleaths site in …
Read More »National Buying Group launches product management system
Independent builders and plumbers merchant buying group National Buying Group (NBG) has officially launched its new Product Information Management service (PIM) to centrally collect high quality, accurate and timely product and pricing information from Suppliers before delivering it to Partners. The system is the first of its kind in the …
Read More »James Hargreaves launches online clearance warehouse
Independent plumbers merchant James Hargreaves has launched a new national ‘clearance warehouse’ website to sell items, including ex-contract and discontinued stock, from top manufacturers. Plumbing, heating and bathroom products from manufactyrers such as Hansgrohe, Jacuzzi and Villeroy & Boch – all new & unused – will be offered at www.jhclearance.com, …
Read More »Lords Trading Group aims to list on London Stock Exchange
Independent builders merchant group Lords Group Trading plc has announced its intention to list on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange. The company wishes to raise new equity to provide more flexibility and funds to continue its current and future growth ambitions, both organic and inorganic. The funding …
Read More »SIG announces charity partnerships
Specialist building materials distributor SIG UK is supporting Cancer Research UK and The Rainy Day Trust with its 2021/22 fundraising initiatives. Half of all money raised across the next year will be donated to Cancer Research UK, 25% of fundraising will go to the Rainy Day Trust, Britain’s only charity …
Read More »Stevenswood adds to trade counter network
Stevenswood, the window, door and conservatory supplier, is expanding its trade counter network with two new branches in south east England. A branch in Crawley opened recently and a companion branch will open in Dartford in August. A number of other new branches are planned for the coming months. The …
Read More »Ibstock named as CO2nstructZero Business Champion.
Brick maker Ibstock plc has been named as a CO2nstructZero Business Champion. Selected by the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) as part of its CO2nstructZero campaign, the initiative enables companies to be role models in the industry change programme. Investment in decarbonisation measures and production efficiencies at its facilities, thus accelerating …
Read More »NMBS Exhibition 2021 opens for registration
Indepdent builders merchant buying group NMBS is staging its annual Exhibition again in 2021 and member registration is now open. This year’s exhibition will take place on September 8-9 at the Coventry Building Society Arena (formerly the Ricoh Arena). To meet Covid-safe protocols, the show is being held over two days for …
Read More »Huws Gray: Grafton acquisition to double network
The acquisition of the Grafton GB Merchanting business from Grafton Group plc will turn Huws Gray into the UK’s largest independent builders’ merchant, it was announced this morning. The £520m deal comprises approximately 200 merchant branches and 3,500 people. Terry Owen, founder and chairman, of Huws Gray said: “We are …
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