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Timber buyers need to strengthen their purchasing strategies and talk to their suppliers, as a matter of urgency, says the Timber Trade Federation. The advice is in response to a lack of stock on the ground and tight supply conditions that are set to continue well into 2021. The TTF …

Tyman plc, the parent company of ERA, Zoo, Schlegel-Giesse and Access360, intends to pay back the £2.3m it received in 2020 under the UK Government’s Job Retention Scheme. The payment will be made in full before year end. Darren Waters, Divisional CEO for Tyman UK and Ireland, says: “During the second …

Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) is extending its K8 business management software offering with the launch of ePick, a mobile application that ensures the accurate and efficient picking of stock in the branch. By automating the picking process, the app gives users the necessary tools for users to deliver the right …

Livery Company The Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants, has confirmed bursaries for three courses available via the Builders Merchants Federation. The courses are  Essential Sales Management, Diploma in Merchant Management and Foundation Degree in Merchant Management. Each bursary is worth up to £2,000 per person, and will cover a third …

Builders Merchants, Peppard Building Supplies, have selected EazyStock inventory optimisation software in a strategic move to focus on improving demand forecasting and inventory planning in 2021 and beyond. In an industry where convenience and speed are critical to customer loyalty, Peppard Building Supplies are committed to optimising their inventory management …

Alpha Heating Innovation has launched a new homeowner focused campaign to promote its combination boiler range and drive new business for its installers. The ‘a real boiler’ campaign, which will run throughout the winter, will begin with a television advert that will air across multiple Freeview channels in the run …

Plumbing and drainage systems manufacturer Brett Martin has announced the launch of its new corporate identity which will be rolled out over the coming months in a comprehensive programme including a new website, fleet livery, marketing, and merchandising materials. Designed to communicate the company’s current scale, the new identity expresses …

BMF CEO John Newcomb features in today’s The Guardian newspaper, warning that supply issues at ports are starting to hit BMF members. “There appears to be an increasing issue getting products through ports,” Newcomb is quoted as saying. “Rather than taking a maximum of one week to unload, it is …

Housebuilding helped UK construction see November sales increasing at the fastest pace for more than six years, according to the IHS Markit/CIPS purchasing managers’ index. The monthly survey ‘s index rose to 54.7 from 53.1 in October (a score of 50 means no change). Housebuilding was  59.2, and civil engineering was 52.3, …

Independent builders merchant buying group NMBS has achieved the Platinum standard of the Investors in People accreditation, in recognition of its culture of support and leadership. Platinum is the highest possible level of accreditation available through Investors in People. To achieve the standard, firms must be able to demonstrate high …