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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.

The Builders Merchants Federation has issued an at-a-glance guide to how today's Budget from the Chancellor of the Exchequer might affect merchants.

Sussex independent builders merchantsChandlers has launched a novel region-wide charitable initiative.

Plumbase, the national plumbers’ merchant, has pledged £10,000 in sponsorship support to customer Kris Elliot.

Plastic building products manufacturer Aliaxis has invested £150K in an automated voice picking system within its warehouses, which has significantly modernised order fulfilment.

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Fibo UK, a leading European kitchen and bathroom wall panel manufacturer, is now an approved supplier to all members of the FORTIS independent merchant buying group.