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Peter Hindle MBE, chairman of the Builders Merchant Federation opened the welcomed delegates to the 2015 BMF All-Industry Conference on Friday morning (June 19), giving his views on apprenticeships and the state of the industry.

Tarmac Building Products, a division of Lafarge Tarmac, is investing a six-figure sum in its Bolton block manufacturing plant to help meet growing demand from the local building industry.

East Anglian builders merchant Ridgeons is offering its support as the official logistics partner to the GoGo Dragons event (21 June - 5th September) in Norwich.

IKO roofing products helped M&J Group win the Best Flat Roofing Refurbishment Project award at the National Roofing Awards.

John Newcomb, managing director of the Builders Merchants Federation, told delegates at the 2015 BMF All Industry Conference how the organisation is faring against its key themes launched at Members Day last September.

Chris Hayward, managing director of merchant buying group NMBS, has announced the venue for its 2016 Conference.

The BMJ Live Blog for the 2015 BMF All Industry Conference is now launched.

The UK's largest independent builders merchant, MKM Building Supplies, has appointed SIG Roofing managing director, Philip Johns, as its new chief executive officer.

The Vicaima Group has announced a multi-million pound investment and expansion of its British operation following a sustained period of growth in the UK market for performance timber doors and doorsets.

Independent builders merchant, Kent Blaxill, has won a prestigious Farrow & Ball award beating competition from international stockists to claim the prize.