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Yesterday the Government announced policy reforms to promote technical skills training as part of the education system. Huws Gray CFO Jon White was interviewed on BBC Radio 4’s Today Programme, and discussed how Government support can provide more career opportunities within the construction industry. White proposed reforms to the Apprenticeship …

Selco Builders Warehouse has announced Noah’s Star as the third finalist of its 2026 Community Heroes initiative. The nomination recognises the charity’s dedication and support for families of prematurely born and sick babies across Birmingham. The charity was selected from amongst the applications from June by a panel including celebrity judge …

Hannah Spencer, MP for Gorton and Denton, visited Henshaws Roofing & Building Supplies in Denton, their third branch in Greater Manchester, as part of the BMF’s industry and parliament programme. Spencer was welcomed by marketing manager Rachel Shelley, branch manager Kevin Doyle and Brett Amphlett from the Builders Merchants Federation. …

FM Mattsson Group has entered into an agreement to acquire Bristan Group Limited. The acquisition of the brassware supplier complements the FM Mattsson Group’s existing UK and Ireland business Aqualla, strengthening their position in consumer-led bathroom products. Fredrik Skarp, CEO of FM Mattsson Group, comments; “The acquisition of Bristan is …

Six independent builders merchants have been nominated for this year’s BMF  Merchant Engagement Award. The shortlisted companies are Bradfords Building Supplies, EH Smith, Harlow Timber Group, IBMG, MGM (Timber) Scotland, and Tippers. The award highlights and celebrates merchant companies that are helping to drive the industry forward through their sector …

Bradfords Building Supplies CEO, David Young, has welcomed Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s proposed plans to place greater emphasis on technical education. The plans propose courses linked to local industries, apprenticeships and vocational routes aimed at tackling skills shortages and reducing the number of young people not in education, employment or …

Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s housing ambition must be matched by supply chain resilience, according to a recent comment from Huws Gray Partnership Solutions. Managing director Lyndon Johnson outlined the businesses hopes for Burnham’s premiership, looking at the supply chain infrastructure needed to realise his ambition of supercharging the building of …

Builders merchant Travis Perkins has celebrated with one of its colleagues who has 60 years with the business under his belt. Jim McCarty started working for the company in July 1966 as a 16-year-old and he still works full-time at Travis Perkins’ Trowbridge branch. The company he joined was independent …

This year’s BMF (Builders Merchants Federation) MasterMerchant competition saw teams from merchants and suppliers take on a series of physical challenges over one of the hottest weekends of the year.   The contest took place in Ingleton, North Yorkshire, saw teams try their hand at canyoning and caving, after scaling …

Sussex bespoke timber fire doors and joinery manufacturer Forza Doors has renewed its support of  Partridge Green Youth Football Club, a club it has been supporting for four years. During Forza Doors’ four year sponsorship, the club has celebrated league and cup success, including the U15 team winning their league, …