Four leading Midlands independent companies – Tippers, EH Smith Builders Merchants, Friel Construction and M Lambe Construction – joined forces on September 19 for the inaugural Midlands Construction Charity Event. The event, held at the newly built Masters Suite at The Belfry, raised a staggering £167,000. This sum will be …
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Independent Buying Consortium (IBC) Ltd has joined National Buying Group (NBG) LLP in a new strategic partnership that will enhance the buying power of both organisations and their collective network of merchants across the UK. The partnership sees the IBC central organisation become one single NBG Partner. As a result, …
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With heating season on the horizon, pump manufacturer Wilo is encouraging merchants to ensure they source heating circulation pumps from reputable suppliers. The reminder comes amid the annual surge for replacement pumps, as heating systems are serviced upgraded or repaired, ahead of the colder months. Andy Thompson, national sales manager, …
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Onduline Building Products, a manufacturer of lightweight roofing solutions, has launched a new Approved Installer Programme. Developed around the company’s ISOLINE® LOW LINE sub-roof system, the scheme is designed to ensure contractors have the technical knowledge and on-site experience to install the system correctly and efficiently. Approved installers will also …
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The NMBS has announced that its 2026 All-Industry Conference will be hosted by broadcaster and entrepreneur Jake Humphrey. Best known today for his work with The High Performance Podcast, which has over 100 million downloads, Jake has also had over 20 years as an award-winning TV presenter, hosting Formula One, …
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Ibstock’s new £50m Horizon Ceramic Façade manufacturing facility, located on their Nostell site in West Yorkshire, is now moving into the second phase, progressing from a construction site into formal commissioning. This marks the beginning of operations at the ceramic façade manufacturing facility, with Ibstock aiming to continue to ramp …
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Samsung Climate Solutions has opened its newest training facility in Chertsey, catering to installers and merchants in the south of the country, complementing their Manchester Training Centre which opened in 2024. Samsung is aiming to train around 1,000 installers at its Surrey centre over the next year, expanding its training …
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When major UK buying group Troy (UK) Limited went into administration six months ago, NMBS stepped forward to offer immediate support to both independent merchants and suppliers within Troy’s member community. Since then, 159 of Troy’s members have now successfully moved to NMBS. Almost 140 former Troy suppliers have now …
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The Builders Merchant Branch of the Future, a comprehensive report sponsored by the Builders Merchants Federation, is designed to set new standards for the trade customer experience for the next decade. The report, written by industry expert Steve Collinge, is co-sponsored by the BMF and the global strategy consulting firm …
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Builders merchant Jewson, part of the STARK group, is supporting local communities across its nationwide branch network, donating vital funds and resources to initiatives around the UK. Jewson Croydon recently sponsored a new playground installation at Quest Primary School, and Jewson Aylesbury supported apprentices at Aylesbury College, kitting them out …
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