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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 …
Read More »Merchants grow wiser with Arbor Forest Training
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 …
Read More »Fraud warning as merchant is scammed by supplier’s hacked email
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 …
Read More »Welsh builders’ merchants continues rapid UK expansion
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 …
Read More »Resapol supports Royal Marines in Ocean Plastic Battle
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 …
Read More »The BMF React to the new PM
Reacting to today’s news that Boris Johnson MP has been elected as the new Conservative Party Leader, John Newcomb, Chief Executive of the Builders Merchants’ Federation, said “I congratulate Boris Johnson on his election as Tory Leader in succession to Theresa May. I also wish him well, as the challenges …
Read More »New Bathroom Showroom for Hotting-Up Merchant
Flame Heating Group has opened their third bathroom showroom at the site of its existing trade counter in Sunderland, on Riverside Industrial Estate, after acquiring the branch’s adjoining unit, following an impressive £100,000 investment The 1,600 sq. ft development will see the extension of Flame’s Sunderland services and product range, …
Read More »Bathstore goes home to Homebase
DIY chain Homebase has bought ailing bathroom specialist retailer Bathstore, to strengthen its bathroom offer to customers. The purchase of 44 Bathstore stores, website, intellectual property and stock was made by Homebase Rooms Ltd – a company which was formed on July 10 with Homebase CEO Damian McGloughlin and Homebase …
Read More »SR Timber believes housebuilders’ catch-up will benefit industry
SR Timber director Sean Revill believes that the housebuilding industry may go into catch-up mode between now and when the UK is due to leave the European Union on 31st October and that that will benefit the rest of the sector. “I think house-builders will pull out all the stops between …
Read More »Snows increases Mansfield hours to meet demand
Four months in from its management buyout, national timber distributor Snows Timber has increased its operational hours at its Mansfield primary distribution hub to pick and mill more products, via a new shift pattern where the team start earlier and finish later. The changes mean increased the capacity to pick …
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