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Intact, the global provider of software solutions for merchant and wholesale distribution, has launched GenetiQ, its  new cloud-native, browser-based ERP solution. The new system offers a level of personalisation and flexibility previously unavailable in the cloud.  It has been designed to adapt to the unique needs of every business, with …

The NMBS Exhibition next week will feature footballing legend John Barnes on the ArtificialGrass.com stand. The ex-England international winger, who has almost 600 appearances at club level for Liverpool, Watford and Newcastle and 79 England caps to his name, was voted “England’s greatest ever left-footed player”. He will be stepping …

Heidelberg Materials has created a new suite of digital marketing assets to help merchants maximise their sales, margins and profits. The company’s transition from Hanson to Heidelberg Materials is complete and its  new look packaging is now available throughout the supply chain. The new assets  support this and include social …

MKM is purposefully stepping back into a pair of signature pants for the fourth year of its ‘Check Your Tools’campaign. In partnership with The OddBalls Foundation, Toolbank, and DeWalt, the builders’ merchant is raising awareness of testicular cancer among tradespeople and encouraging tradies and the public to ‘talk tackle’ with …

Builders merchant group Travis Perkins saw operating profits wiped out, as it slipped to a pre-tax loss profit loss of -£77m, for the year ended December 31 2024, on group sales revenue that was, at £4.607bn, 4.7% down on the year before. The fall was, it said, driven by price …

Builder’s merchant MKM Building Supplies , saw revenue rise by 6.4% for the full year to September 30 2024, on the back of an expanding branch network. During the year the merchant added 11 branches, eight of them new greenfield operations.  Two were added as part of the acquisition of …

The build brands of Independent Builders Merchant Group have launched a new, comprehensive landscaping brochure, designed to inspire homeowners and landscape enthusiasts, regardless of size or budget. The guide brings together a curated selection of premium landscaping products from brands such as Digby Stone, Day Group, Brett Landscaping, Nexus, and …

South West independent builders merchant Bradfords Building Supplies has opened a new branch this morning (March 31). The new branch is located at Unit 1, Sweet Briar Lane Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple EX31 3ZB, and is designed to be a one-stop shop covering building materials, garden & landscaping products, bathrooms, plumbing …

Builders merchants trade association, the Builders Merchants Federation has welcomed a £2bn boost for affordable housing announced yesterday (March 26) by Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves. BMF CEO John Newcomb said: “We welcome the Chancellor’s announcement of £2bn funding for affordable homes as this is a measure we have …

Selco Builders Warehouse has put itself in pole position by agreeing an exciting new partnership with a title-winning British Touring Car Championship team. Selco, one of the UK’s leading builders merchants, will be backing Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport for the 2025 campaign when its driver Jake Hill will …