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Independent builders merchants buying group NBG has signed major new buying deals with some of the building industry’s premium brands including Bond It, Forgefix, Gorilla, Imperial Bricks and Wykamol. “Every new NBG Supplier undergoes an extensive period of in-depth and robust negotiations, says NBG’s managing director Nick Oates. “They must …
Read More »Elliotts wins big at family business awards
Hampshire based independent builders merchant Elliotts has won two awards at the National Family Business Awards 2018. The merchant won the Family Business of the Year award for the South-East region at the ceremony at Wembley Stadium on Saturday July 14, while chairman Stuart Mason-Elliott was presented with a Lifetime …
Read More »Howarth Timber talks VAT and customs union with Hilary Benn MP
Independent timber and builders merchant Howarth Timber and Building Supplies welcomed Leeds Central MP, Hilary Benn, to its branch on Pontefract Lane, Leeds, to discuss issues affecting the supply chain and the wider West Yorkshire economy. Benn, who chairs the House of Commons Brexit Committee, met Howarth area manager Ian …
Read More »SR Timber partners with the British Heart Foundation
SR Timber is to partner with the British Heart Foundation (BHF) to raise much-needed funds for the charity, which is the biggest independent funder of cardiovascular research in the UK. The company – a leading supplier of roofing batten to builders merchants – is keen to develop a closer, longer-term …
Read More »Ecological Building Systems BBA Intello Seminar Tour
Ecological Building Systems, the specialist in sustainable building products, has secured sustainable design expert and TV presenter, Charlie Luxton, as the guest speaker for the Swindon event on the company’s forthcoming seminar tour. Taking place at The National Self Build and Renovation Centre, the Swindon seminar will kick-start the five-location …
Read More »Peter Hindle MBE to extend term as BMF Chairman
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has confirmed that Peter Hindle MBE will remain in post as Chairman until March 2020. The 12-month extension of his term of office will provide continuity at Board level as the BMF focuses on its next stage of development. The Board is currently undertaking a …
Read More »Moray MP visits Keith Builders Merchants to hear expansion plans
Moray MP Douglas Ross visited KBM main branch and head office on Friday 6th July. He met up with Jeff Smith MD and fellow director Kevin Mitchell along with Graham Bolton BMF Regional Manager. During his visit, Jeff Smith gave Douglas Ross a brief history of how KBM started and …
Read More »Chichester College students rewarded for construction studies
Construction students at Chichester College are celebrating following the college’s Construction Prize Giving ceremony. The awards are held annually and aim to highlight students’ achievements in plumbing, carpentry, joinery, brickwork, painting and decorating, and electrical and construction skills. Winners are selected by the lecturing teams at the college and are …
Read More »Builders merchants GPH welcomes Colin Clark MP
Colin Clark, the MP for Gordon, visited the Inverurie premises of builders merchant GPH on Friday 6 July. He was shown around by chairman Mike Macauley and managing director Grant Shewan and directors Ken Findlay and John Glover. The group discussed a number of issues relating to the merchanting industry, …
Read More »Chandlers supports manager’s 42-mile ride
Family-owned Sussex independent builders merchant company, Chandlers Building Supplies, is helping its Petworth branch manager, Jason Austin to raise money for its 2018 charity partner, the Construction Industry Helpline. Austin is organising a fun 42-mile bike ride across Sussex on August 18. The cycle route starts at the company’s Petworth …
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