News

The planned merger between Holcim and Lafarge to create the world's biggest cement company has stalled.

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.

Mira Showers has relaunched its long-standing apprenticeship scheme, starting with the employment of four new starters in September this year.

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.

Global manufacturer of power tools Makita will join the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) on Wednesday 1st April as a supplier member.

Merger talks between the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) and the Timber Trade Federation (TTF) have been suspended.

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.

Representatives from independent merchant Chandlers Building Supplies and Porotherm gave students from Sussex Downs College a lesson in sustainable building on Tuesday 24th February.

Builders merchanting and DIY group Grafton made a pre-tax profit of £101.2 million last year with its UK merchanting division performing strongly due to improving market conditions.

Independent builders merchant Sydenhams has acquired Abingdon builders merchant F Knight & Sons.