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Three independent builders merchant groups have come together to collaborate on buying and procurement for a number of product sectors. Bradfords Building Supplies, Lords and JT Atkinson had all in the past been part of traditional buying groups – the first two of h&b and the latter of Fortis. They …

MP for Glastonbury & Somerton, Sarah Dyke, visited the Glastonbury branch of Bradfords Building Supplies to discuss water pollution, water quality and flood resilience in Somerset and throughout the West Country. The visit was another arranged by the Builders Merchants Federation as part of its industry and parliament programme. The …

Selco Builders Warehouse has launched two major new initiatives, Sharp Prices and tradeREWARDS, as part of Selco’s new Sorted campaign. Built on customer insight, the Sorted campaign, reinforces the business’s commitment to listening to the needs of the Trade. Sharp Prices is a pricing strategy designed to monitor prices daily across a …

Colchester Institute has officially opened its upgraded Multifuel Training Facility following a significant redevelopment project. Sponsored by Grant UK, the Multifuel Training Facility features three Grant Vortex oil boilers including a Vortex Combi, along with Outdoor and Eco Utility models, which are each installed alongside infographics and displays to develop …

Builders and tradespeople came together for the launch of the new Jewson Alnwick branch. The new purpose-built branch at Lionheart Enterprise Park South, which replaces the former site off Wagonway Road, offers 7,000 products and materials for local builders and tradespeople, a drive-in loading bay, and an extended range of …

Heating and cooling brand Worcester Bosch is sponsoring Worcester City Women FC for the 2026/27 football season, with the first game this Sunday (August 23). As part of the agreement, the Worcester Bosch logo will appear on the front of the team’s Home and Away playing kits.  As well as …

The BMF Members’ Conference in September will feature a panel discussion dedicated to Women Leading in Building Materials.  The panel of four female leaders in the sector will explore how businesses can create more inclusive workplaces, and how male colleagues can play an important role as allies in supporting and developing …

Travis Perkins has launched a Management Training Programme initiative designed to create the next wave of leaders for the builders’ merchant. The Fast Track Management Programme will see 12 new recruits begin a two–year training programme, with the aim of them occupying a management position within a branch in the …

A nationally representative survey of 300 branch managers, undertaken by MRA Reports, shows that 67% of general builders’ merchants in the UK expect Click & Collect sales to increase at their branch over the next 12 months. The survey forms a part of a quarterly update report on the UK …

Senior leaders from Crown Roof Tiles Group in the USA and Mexico have visited Russell Roof Tiles’ Burton on Trent site to see the completion of its new multimillion-pound manufacturing facility. The international Board from Crown (Russell Roof Tiles’ parent company) visited the Nicolson Way site to review the landmark …