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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 …

Paving and walling manufacturer Tobermore has opened its new state-of-the-art production facility. The £10million factory is part of a £30million investment to fulfil ambitious growth plans and means the company can ramp up production in response to a surge in market demand for their hard landscaping products. The opening of …

Norbord now holds a net carbon negative status across all its products and operations, locking up more CO2 than it emits. Leading the way in tackling the issue of climate change, the company’s four European sites and three product ranges sequester a total of 1.1 million tonnes of carbon annually. …