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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 …

Staff from Building and Plumbing Supplies, Chandlers Building Supplies and EH Smith have all recently completed the training programme provided by Arbor Forest Products, and the merchants are now reaping the benefits of their staff’s increased knowledge and confidence with timber. EH Smith has sent a total of 50 members …

An independent builders merchant has issued a warning to others to be vigilant when accepting suppliers’ bank details by email after being caught out by a fraudulent email. Tony Sharkey, managing director of JTD Building Supplies in Holmfirth, paid a new supplier after receiving an email with bank details that …

Since acquiring the former Audley Builders Merchants in November, Huws Gray has made significant investment in refurbishing the site, including a new yard, improved layout and a wide range of product lines. The 2,800 square foot building, near Stoke, employs nine staff and forms part of a vast expansion by …

The UK’s leading supplier of chemicals for the building industry has lent its support for a team of Royal Marines Commandos in their daring bid to row across the Atlantic. Their support for the row is part of the businesses’ ongoing commitment to sustainability which has seen them reduce the …