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The Builders Merchants’ Federation (BMF) has announced an exciting new initiative for 2020 which will help members seeking to digitalise their businesses. The BMF has partnered with the Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA) to develop and implement the ETIM open-source data model for the standardisation and classification of product data in …
Read More »Graham employees take a masterclass in customer service
Dedicated to continuous improvement, Graham Plumbers’ Merchant has implemented training from Chris Daffy and The Academy of Service Excellence in order to improve the customer experience in the branch. The merchant branches now benefit from improved sales, excellent customer feedback and an impressive Graham Customer Score. Graham Plumbers’ Merchant believes …
Read More »Collier & Catchpole launch Lawford Depot
East Anglian builders’ merchant, Collier & Catchpole has opened a third branch. On the Riverside Industrial Estate in Lawford, Essex, the branch opened on November 4, and was then officially opened by Jayne Collier with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, 15th November. Alongside colleagues, suppliers and customers, the event was …
Read More »Armitage Shanks launches report on impact of washroom design on wellbeing
A new study into the impact commercial washroom design can have on user experience, commissioned by manufacturer Armitage Shanks and led by chartered architect and academic at the Belfast School of Architecture, Dr Saul Golden, has revealed that wellbeing is the number one social factor that designers think will impact …
Read More »Polypipe’s C3 Alliance seeks paradigm shift in construction collaboration
Polypipe is proud to be one of the founding members of the C3 Alliance, a group of manufacturers, contractors and developers that aims to boost productivity and value on construction projects through early collaboration. By bringing all those involved in a building together on day one, C3 hopes to influence …
Read More »Charities given Brett birthday bonus
There was a birthday bonus for charities across the country thanks to Brett Landscaping and several of its builder’s merchants partners. The independent manufacturer of high-quality paving products celebrated its 110th birthday this year and held a number of events to mark the milestone. These have included working with installers …
Read More »Scott Parnell Witham raise thousands for charity
Three employees from Scott Parnell Witham – the civils and drainage supplies specialist – have raised £3,700 for the Alzheimer’s Society following a 27-mile marathon walk. Leah O’Sullivan, along with colleagues Helen Oberholzer and Amy Christie, and her dad John O’Sullivan and brother Jody O’Sullivan, took on the challenge. The …
Read More »Doosan highlights performance at LAMMA 20
Doosan will be exhibiting at LAMMA 20 (hall 18, stand 516), the UK’s top farm machinery, equipment and services show, to be held at the NEC in Birmingham, 7th– 8th January 2019. Well suited to harsh farmyard duties, Doosan’s comprehensive range of versatile, reliable and tough forklift trucks will be …
Read More »Ibstock collaborates with Architectural Association School of Architecture
Ibstock Brick has joined forces with the Architectural Association School of Architecture (AA) to look at the important role that brick plays in helping to create buildings and spaces that can transform communities and inspire people to work and live better. The partnership between Ibstock and the AA will see …
Read More ȣ50k capital investment for Russells
At a time of continued growth, pioneering roof tile manufacturer, Russell Roof Tiles has invested £50,000 in upgrading its equipment, systems and technology. The investment is part of Russell Roof Tiles’ capital improvement plan to further enhance quality across the business, by utilising the latest innovations in manufacturing. Part of …
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