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GFK, with assistance of the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF), has launched the first robust sales tracking insights for the builders merchant sector.
Read More »Pimlico Plumbers officially launches merchant enterprise
Capital Radio Breakfast Show presenter and model Lisa Snowdon was guest of honour at the official opening of Pimlico Plumbers' new plumbing and heating merchant.
Read More »BMF moves venue for 2015 Members’ Day
Next year's BMF Members' Day will take place in Cheshire, the Builders Merchants Federation has revealed.
Read More »MBS goes countrywide with ecommerce offering
Independent builders merchant, MBS Site Supplies, has unveiled its new ecommerce website, providing small to medium sized builders with the same unique product offering as its regional operation.
Read More »Graham awards suppliers and staff at annual conference
Worcester Bosch, Wavin, Vaillant and Bristan were the suppliers awarded at plumbers merchant Graham's annual conference at Leeds Armouries.
Read More »Private equity firm acquires Ibstock
International building materials group CRH has reached an agreement to sell brick manufacturer Ibstock to US private equity company Bain Capital.
Read More »BMF welcomes another timber supplier into membership
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has welcomed trussed rafter supplier Pasquill into its membership, the latest company to join following the formation of the BMF Timber Forum.
Read More »OBAS to create new jobs after securing Lloyds Bank partnership
Preston builders and plumbers merchant OBAS UK has agreed a refinancing package in partnership with Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking, resulting in six additional jobs with five further roles anticipated for the New Year.
Read More »Small builders back Government’s new homes plan
The Government's flagship Starter Homes initiative launched today (15th December) has been welcomed by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), with a number of FMB house builders already pledging their support.
Read More »Miliband supports BMF on fair payment
"You are totally right, because it helps firms create wealth, and makes for better lives for the people you represent" was the message from Ed Miliband MP to the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) on the question of late, part or non-payment of bills.
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