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Builders Merchants trade association the Builders Merchants Federation has joined forces with Irish independent buying group Allied Merchants Buying Association (AMBA).

Allegion plc, a leading global security products and solutions provider, has agreed to acquire Qatar Metal Industries (QMI) through one of its subsidiaries. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2018, subject to regulatory approvals.

Travis Perkins plc, the UK’s largest supplier of building materials to the construction, DIY and home improvement markets, has taken over the Silverstone F1 pits – from Tuesday 28 to Thursday 30 November – to train up their apprentices.

Imperial Bricks, the UK’s leading supplier of traditional handmade, pressed, wirecut and waterstruck bricks is now an approved supplier to all members of the NBG independent merchant buying group.   

One of Bristol’s oldest timber companies is relocating to Newport to pool resources and strengths with its parent company Premier Forest Products, one of the UK’s leading timber importer and supplier.

It is with great sadness that we report the passing away of Kenneth (Ken) Howard Avery Smith, Chairman of EH Smith Builder’s Merchants,yesterday (November 28th), at the age of 99, having worked for EH Smith for 80 years.

Lakes Bathrooms, a leading manufacturer and supplier of shower enclosures, doors and bath screens, has joined the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) as a supplier member.

The Chancellor’s plans to lift the ban on councils borrowing money to fund local housing building is a welcome move, believes Chris Coxon, marketing director of Eurocell, the manufacturer, distributor and recycler ...

The Chichester branch of Covers Timber & Builders Merchants raised just over £265 for Children in Need on Friday 17th November. 

Builders merchant trade association the Builders Merchants Federation has the Government’s prioritising of housebuilding in yesterday’s Budget.