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Just a reminder to any of the Top 50 merchants who haven’t got around to filling out our new Trailblazers online form yet. BMJ Trailblazers is the annual tracker of the top merchants latest statistics and information, the hymn sheet for the industry in terms of who’s who and how …
Read More »BMF launches Building Blocks online training for merchant starters
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has launched Building Blocks, a new online training programme designed to introduce apprentices and other new starters to the intricacies of life in a builders’ merchant. The first two Building Blocks in the series – Timber as a Building Material and Heating and Hot Water …
Read More »National Buying Group announces new suppliers of 2019
National Buying Group (NBG) has announced an impressive eight new suppliers for 2019, strengthening its offering in the plumbing, insulation, branded ironmongery and security, civils and tools and workwear sectors. The new suppliers – Talon Manufacturing, Don & Low Textiles, CCF, Etex UK, Jablite, ROCKWOOL Limited, Cascade Lighting and Aldridge …
Read More »TTF starts New Year with New Members and New Format
A new action-focused structure and new Timber Trade Federation members mark the start of a significant year for the UK’s timber trading sector with Brexit just two months away. Two new Federations – the American Hardwood Export Council and the Institute of Carpenters – have joined the Timber Trade Federation, alongside …
Read More »Jewson’s Building better communities winner
Volunteers from across the North East have rallied together to build a brand-new garden for Jewson Building Better Communities 2018 winner, Headway Darlington. Headway is a charity dedicated to improving the lives of those who have suffered brain injuries, and their families. The Darlington group won £4,000 worth of building …
Read More »BMI hosts a meeting of minds
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 …
Read More »Baxi Apprentice Scheme Funding Available for Apprentices in the Midlands
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 …
Read More »BMF Members call for Brexit renegotiation
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 …
Read More »Lord Mayor of Leeds steels up at Pland
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 …
Read More »Brett Martin joins BPF Pipes Group
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 …
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