The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has secured the services of a digital marketing communication expert for its Members' Day in September at Carden Park Golf Resort & Spa near Chester.
Read More »Howarth Timber fined after roofer plunges to death
Howarth Timber and Building Supplies has been fined for serious safety breaches after a labourer plunged more than eight metres to his death at the merchant's site in Tottenham, north London.
Read More »Twyford hits the jackpot
Bathroom manufacturer Twyford has secured a 12-month sponsorship deal with two-time Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) world darts champion Adrian 'Jackpot' Lewis, in an effort to raise brand awareness with installers, the trade and end consumers.
Read More »Builders merchants sales grow in Q1 2015
The builders merchant sector recorded an increase in sales during the first quarter of 2015 and there is a "strong prospect" for further growth in the industry, according to the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF).
Read More »Encon proves happy to survey customer satisfaction
Insulation distributor Encon is launching an exclusive feedback scheme for customers of all its Encon Insulation and Nevill Long branches.
Read More »Howarth timber launches new online training academy
Builders' merchant Howarth Timber and Building Supplies has launched a new online training academy designed to improve the knowledge and skill base of the UK building industry.
Read More »Pochin wins award for ex-offender help
Midlands independent plumbing and heating merchant Pochin has won an award for its pioneering work giving ex-offenders and the homeless a chance to gain work experience and a reference to help in finding a job.
Read More »Elliotts wins Southampton Business Success Award
Elliotts, the Hampshire-based builders merchant, has been handed a prestigious business award and is shortlisted for another trio of gongs.
Read More »Ridgeons announces two year plan to support Macmillan
Ridgeons, the lndependent timber and builders merchant in the East of England, has announced that it will support Macmillan Cancer Support as its chosen charity until the end of 2017.
Read More »Cricket fan wins Parker’s Smeg fridge
Ian Purvis, a fan of the Kent Spitfires cricket team, who won a £1,200 Smeg fridge-freezer at the opening NatWest T20 Blast match against Sussex Sharks.
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