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Closing out a highly successful 2018 for the BMI National Training Centre, the team were kept at it almost until the last day of the working year with the staging of the third Roofing Tutor Forum. The forum brings together many of the colleges, training groups and independent tutors that …

 Baxi-approved installers in the Midlands, who are thinking of taking on an apprentice in 2019 are being invited by Baxi to put forward candidates for the chance to gain a whole host of benefits from the leading boiler brand, including full funding of their new apprentice’s college fees. The Baxi …

Members of the Builders Merchants Federation want to see Prime Minister Teresa May renegotiate the deal for the UK leaving the European Union. Over 80 delegates from merchant and supplier companies attended the BMF Brexit Forum on 23 January and they had a clear message for Mrs May – go …

Sink manufacturer Pland Stainless welcomed The Right Worshipful the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Graham Latty, to its Leeds today (January 24) to mark the start of the company’s centenary celebrations. The Lord Mayor toured the factory watching each process of a Stainless Steel kitchen sink being made, a volume …

Brett Martin Plumbing and Drainage has announced its membership with the British Plastics Federation (BPF) Pipes Group, consolidating its promise of being a provider of best practice, guidance and advice on plastic piping systems for its customers. Brett Martin’s membership with the BPF Pipes Group – the leading trade association …

Builders merchants trade association the Builders Merchants Federation has confirmed the first two participants in its Industry Forum debate at this year’s All-Industry Conference, which takes place in June in Dubrovnik. David Young, managing director of Bradfords Building Supplies and Tony France, sales Director of Ibstock Brick will take part …

Supreme Concrete, a business owned by Ibstock plc, is continuing its programme of significant investment across its manufacturing facilities The work, which started last year and will continue into 2019, is being carried at its Bedford, Barnwell and Evesham plants. The investment provides additional financial support for a programme of …

IT’s TODAY: – the deadline for entries and nominations into the BMJ Industry Awards is Wednesday 23rd January. This is a final call for all who wish to nominate a merchant, brand or individual who they believe deserves to be recognised by the newest and most personal industry awards of 2019. Enter …

IT’s TODAY: – the deadline for entries and nominations into the BMJ Industry Awards is Wednesday 23rd January. This is a final call for all who wish to nominate a merchant, brand or individual who they believe deserves to be recognised by the newest and most personal industry awards of 2019. Enter …

Pinnacle Consulting has launched its new website aimed at helping Sales and Marketing professionals in the building products industry to develop their careers and employers to find the right people to grow their businesses.  To mark the launch, visitors to the revamped site have the chance to win the new …