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The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) have welcomed their newest service member – EazyStock. EazyStock offers market-leading inventory optimisation software. As a powerful ERP plug-in, it helps businesses take control of their inventory, lower operating costs and automate purchasing. Peter Drakeley, Head of Customer Success at EazyStock says, “It’s critical for …

Students at George Hastwell School, an academy in Barrow-in-Furness for children with severe or profound learning difficulties, are now sheltered by a robust roof that is built to a specification from BMI UK & Ireland – the largest manufacturer and distributor of flat and pitched roofing and waterproofing solutions in …

The sell-off of the Travis Perkins Plumbing and Heating division is likely to happen this year, and the Wickes DIY chain will spin-off to operate as a stand-alone business, the builders merchant group confirmed today (July 31). Travis Perkins plc made the announcements as part of its interim results presentation, …

Burglars spread an unknown substance after a break-in at Parker Building Supplies in Uckfield on Monday night (July 29). Police said the burglary happened at about 1.30am and a number of insulation panels worth around £6,000 to £8,000 were stolen. Having fled the scene, the suspects covered the area with …

Worktop and bathroom panel manufacturer Bushboard has recruited ex-military personnel for several key roles within the company. “We used an agency that specialises in ex-military job seekers,” said Lindy Tegg, HR manager. “We find that ex forces people are committed, hardworking, self-motivated and happy to take a high level of …

Sussex independent timber merchant Mid-Sussex Timber has celebrated its 90th year in business. Set up in 1929, MST has been supplying directly imported timber to the building trade & retail markets and is now one of the largest stockists in Sussex. From a first branch in East Grinstead, the business …

In honour of The IPG’s partnered charity, Missing People #findeverychild, The IPG’s quest, through the help of their members, was to collectively cycle the circumference of the moon – an impressive 10,921km! –  to raise funds to help the cause in bringing missing children home to their families or to …

Howarth Timber & Building Supplies, has partnered with chef and TV presenter, Peter Sidwell on a collection of seasonal recipes. Developed exclusively for their website, each month will focus on seasonality as well as key events in the calendar such as alfresco dining for summer months and comforting creations or …

Reacting to the news that the Rt Hon Esther McVey MP has been appointed as the new Minister for Housing, John Newcomb, Chief Executive of the Builders Merchants’ Federation, said “I congratulate Esther McVey on taking up her new role at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government in …

ECi Software Solutions  has acquired Spruce Computer Systems Limited, the UK-based reseller of ECi’s Spruce software for managing timber, hardware and building materials businesses in the United Kingdom. Spruce Computer Systems Ltd. will become part of ECi’s LBM and Hardlines (LBMH) division.   ECi has been selling its merchant software solutions in the United …