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Membership of the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has grown by 12% in the past 12 months to reach a 37-year high. Total membership now stands at 850, a figure last achieved in 1985, with the highest number of merchant members (444) since 1994. The BMF holds a pivotal role within …

A Scottish builders merchant has opened of one of the country’s largest hard landscaping displays, with the opening performed by former Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Cartmore Building Supply Co Ltd has opened a new 1,000 square-metre area in Lochgelly with the former Prime Minister’s help. The event showcased Cartmore’s latest …

Interior building products distributor, CCF has moved its Edinburgh branch to a new location to satisfy construction demand. The CCF Edinburgh branch has relocated to a new site twice the size of its previous location. The warehouse will house a range of insulation, fire protection, ceilings & dry lining solutions. …

Intact iQ has signed an agreement with the National Buying Group (NBG). This new agreement will see Intact iQ awarded a service agreement that offers NBG partners access to a competitive pricing structure. It is designed to support members as they look to invest in a progressive software solution that …

A London artist is bringing local communities together by creating huge pieces of art through painting and dance – in partnership with Leyland SDM.       Sol Golden Sato is taking his Happy Feet public art project to estates across London, encouraging children to get creative by removing their …

Following the success of its inaugural movie-themed marketing campaign, which ended in June 2021, Keystone Lintels has launched ‘Movies from Home 2’ and is anticipating it to deliver high-value sales for its merchant customers from local building projects. Running until March 2023, Keystone’s ‘Movies from Home 2’ campaign, has like …

Tarmac has placed an order with Renault Trucks for the first battery electric mixer truck in the UK, as part of the company’s commitment to net zero. Due to be delivered in Autumn, the electric mixer will be immediately put to work at Tarmac’s Washwood Heath site in Birmingham, supplying …

City Plumbing has launched a new delivery notifications service as part of its plans to improve customer experience through digitalisation. Available to all customers that purchase products both in branch and via the City Plumbing website, the new system will notify customers by text with a one-hour window of when …

A statement was released by the Construction Leadership Council’s Product Availability Group. The group is co-chaired by John Newcomb CEO of the Builders Merchants Federation, and Peter Caplehorn CEO of the Construction Products Association. The statement outlines the current situation in the construction industry regarding the accessibility and availability of …

It is with sadness that FW Morgan has announced the death of it sales director, Norman Evans, who has peacefully passed away at Llandough Hospital on Monday, 13th June 2022. He was the beloved husband of Lindsey, and much adored father of Sian, Mark, Steven and Joseph, as well as a …