Brandon Lewis MP, Minister for Housing and Planning, visited the Lincoln branch of builders merchant Buildbase on Thursday (March 12), in a visit organised by the Builders Merchants Federation as part of its industry and parliamentary programme.
Read More »Mira relaunches apprentice scheme
Mira Showers has relaunched its long-standing apprenticeship scheme, starting with the employment of four new starters in September this year.
Read More »Triton sends zero to landfill
Shower manufacturer Triton has achieved its aim of sending zero waste to landfill two years ahead of schedule.
Read More »Chandlers named as Sussex Super Growth finalist
Independent builders merchant Chandlers Building Supplies has been named as a finalist in the Sussex Super Growth 2015 awards.
Read More »Worcester Bosch opens new distribution depot
Robin Walker MP has officially opened Worcester, Bosch Group's new £9m Bosch Distribution Centre, located on Wainright Road, Warndon in Worcester.
Read More »Keyline opens up in Lincoln
Keyline, the specialist heavyside, materials, rail, utilities, civils and drainage merchant, is to open a new branch in Lincoln.
Read More »BSW Timber’s new shipping service boosts southern sales
Transport Minister Derek Mackay visited BSW Timber's sawmill in Fort William (10 March 2015) to mark the launch of a shipping service that is helping the company boost sales in the south of England.
Read More »Makita drills into BMF membership
Global manufacturer of power tools Makita will join the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) on Wednesday 1st April as a supplier member.
Read More »BWF and TTF suspend merger talks
Merger talks between the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) and the Timber Trade Federation (TTF) have been suspended.
Read More »Small builders needed to deliver Conservative housing plans
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has welcomed the Conservative Party's plans to deliver 200,000 new homes for first-time buyers but urged it needs to be delivered by a range of builders to ensure good quality design and diversity.
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