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Data collected by builders merhants trade association the Builders Merchants Federation has found that builders merchants had a strong end to 2016 and anticipate increased growth this year, despite sector concerns about the impact of Brexit.

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Builders merchant group MKM Building Supplies has announced that its long-term finance partners 3i Group plc and LDC have sold their stakes in the merchant business to Bain Capital Private Equity.

DIARY DATE: 14 Mar 

The IoBM is calling on any interested representatives from across the merchant industry - both merchants and suppliers - to attend itsAGM.

The Grundfos Ecademy is a popular internet based learning tool that it designed to improve knowledge on pumps, applications and their theory. This digital training and information platform is available 24/7.  Its aim is to help keep pump professionals informed and up-to-date on a range of industry related topics.

Fast-growing merchant buying group The IPG has announced that Lavender Heating & Plumbing Supplies has become its 140^th member.

Travis Perkins plc, the UK’s largest building materials distributor, has raised over £38,000 for the Northampton and Warwickshire Air Ambulance Service - thanks to the hard work and dedication of fundraising by colleagues in the IT department.

Flame Heating Spares is on track to more than double its turnover and workforce, with the launch of its latest branch in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Yale is urging merchants to take note of its latest consumer campaign, ‘Who has the keys to your home’, to drive demand for upgraded security products.

Farnham based Rudridge has come to the rescue of Mayfair Farm Riding Stables after materials for their new paddock were stolen in a burglary last week.

The ROCKWOOL Group, the world’s leading global supplier of stone wool, unveils the latest evolution of its brand identity together with a new “Purpose” statement and corporate video.