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The Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG), the largest owner of independent merchants in the South of England, has acquired Sussex’s MS Roofing Supplies (MSR). Established in 2003, MSR is a local independent roofing merchant in the South East and provides a comprehensive range of products for both pitched and flat …

Independent builders’ merchant, James Burrell is celebrating the completion of a major six-figure renovation at its branch located on Clifton Moor Industrial Estate in York. The branch, which opened in 1997, now has a brand-new trade counter area complete with high quality product displays, enabling the team to offer an …

The latest Forecast Report from the Builders Merchants Federation (Spring 2023) reflects the continuing impact of rising interest rates and the cost-of-living crisis on building material sales. The first quarter of the year saw a negative return for builders’ merchants’ sales, at -2.3%.  However, this figure understates the fall in …

Jewson Partnership Solutions completes its seventh community project with YouthBuild they also teach construction skills to marginalised to disadvantaged young adults and help them find employment. The current crop of YouthBuild students will graduate on June 23 and will join 120 previous graduates that JPS has supported on the programme. …

National builders merchant Jewson marks its 20 year partnership with JCB, with a visit to the construction equipment manufacturer’s headquarters in Staffordshire on June 21 2023. Jewson has stocked JCB tools, machines and equipment, with a huge range of products on a buy and hire basis available to its customers. …

Burdens surveyed 130 customers about the big problems facing the construction industry. The biggest concern from the survey is the “price uncertainty” with 33.8% of participants saying they struggle with this. Another challenge facing construction firms is “stock and availability”, with 21.1% of participants saying this is a problem following …

Mannok has won the Operational Excellence in Manufacturing at this year’s Operational Excellence Awards, in Crowne Plaza Hotel Dublin. The company put their success down to the launch of its Mannok Leading Excellence Programme in January 2022 and has rolled out four core pillars of Lean, Sustainability, Skills and Development. …

British Woodworking Federation reveals timber windows and doors are viewed positively by homeowners but the misunderstanding over their performance persists. The survey had 1,500 participants and 32% said the aesthetic appeal is important, 31% agreed that lifespan is important and 24% said security features are important. Helen Hewitt, CEO at …

SAM announces £7 million investment program to commit to help the growth of its merchant customers. The UK’s leading manufacturer of interior and exterior MDF mouldings, SAM, claims the investment has enabled it to develop in five core areas: A new prime finish product to ensure the profiles have a …

Worcester Bosch is launching a new #LikeABosch campaign which is an environmental scheme aimed at consumers who want to reduce their CO2 emissions. There are solutions for all household types from the Air to Water Heat Pump which use approximately 75% air sourced energy and is suitable for most house …