The final shortlist for the inaugural BMJ Industry Awards has been announced. The actual winners will be announced at the Awards Lunch on Friday May 18th at the Brewery in Chiswell Street, London. The companies and brands on the final list are: Best Bathroom Brand Methven, Lakes Bathrooms, Roca, Bristan Best …
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Wilsonart is offering creative designers the chance to win high street vouchers and valuable publicity through social media in an exciting new competition featuring the company’s unique Zenith slimline work surfaces. Zenith is made from solid laminate and features a unique black core. The tops are just 12.5mm thick, giving …
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London mayor Sadiq Khan’s decision to fund a ‘developers’ toolkit’ to simplify the construction of offsite homes has been welcomed by pan European insulation specialist Actis. The project, towards which the mayor’s office will contribute £50,000, will see the production of a set of tools and guidance to speed up …
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Following the success of last year’s event, entries are now open for the fourth ‘Bob Beaver Memorial shoot’ which will take place on Thursday 12 July at one of the UK’s finest shooting schools, The Royal Berkshire, in support of the Rainy Day Trust. A terrific day’s shooting and culinary …
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Jennifer MacDonald, a Norbord employee who is based at the company’s Inverness plant, swapped the cold and rain of the Scottish Highlands for the sun and heat of eastern Africa when she spent five days teaching pupils in a remote girls school in Kenya. The Quality Assurance Technician had volunteered …
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Jewson has revealed details of its fourth Building Better Communities competition, which gives tradespeople the chance to apply for a share of a £250,000 prize fund. Whether it’s a community project close to their heart or a deserving colleague who needs a helping hand, tradespeople can put forward their good …
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The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has confirmed that Steve Backley OBE, one of Britain’s most consistent and popular athletes who won medals at three different Olympic games, will speak at the first BMF Young Merchants Conference. The BMF Young Merchants Conference, one of three special events held to celebrate the …
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Inflexion Private Equity is pleased to announce that it has completed a minority investment in Huws Gray Limited, one of the largest independent builders merchants in the UK. Huws Gray, founded in 1990 on Anglesey, Wales, with one location, now operates from 57 trading locations with almost 800 staff. …
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2018 is a year of celebration for the team at AJW Distribution as it is with great pride that they are celebrating its 20th year. Set up by Managing Director Alan John Woods back in March 1998,the business, with nearly 60 staff in 4 depots throughout the region and a …
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John Ward. Founder of Stockgap Ltd and past president of the Builders Merchants Federation passed away on 27th March 2018. A thanksgiving and memorial service will be held at St. John’s Church, Hildenborough, (TN11 9HR) on Friday 27th April at 2.00pm, for anyone who wishes to pay their respects and meet to remember …
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