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Expansion helps MKM edge ahead for full year

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Builder’s merchant MKM Building Supplies , saw revenue rise by 6.4% for the full year to September 30 2024, on the back of an expanding branch network. During the year the merchant added 11 branches, eight of them new greenfield operations.  Two were added as part of the acquisition of …

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IBMG unveils landscaping brochure

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The build brands of Independent Builders Merchant Group have launched a new, comprehensive landscaping brochure, designed to inspire homeowners and landscape enthusiasts, regardless of size or budget. The guide brings together a curated selection of premium landscaping products from brands such as Digby Stone, Day Group, Brett Landscaping, Nexus, and …

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Barnstaple opening for Bradfords

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South West independent builders merchant Bradfords Building Supplies has opened a new branch this morning (March 31). The new branch is located at Unit 1, Sweet Briar Lane Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple EX31 3ZB, and is designed to be a one-stop shop covering building materials, garden & landscaping products, bathrooms, plumbing …

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BMF welcomes Spring Statement’s housing boost

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Builders merchants trade association, the Builders Merchants Federation has welcomed a £2bn boost for affordable housing announced yesterday (March 26) by Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves. BMF CEO John Newcomb said: “We welcome the Chancellor’s announcement of £2bn funding for affordable homes as this is a measure we have …

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Selco lines up on British Touring Car Championship grid

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Selco Builders Warehouse has put itself in pole position by agreeing an exciting new partnership with a title-winning British Touring Car Championship team. Selco, one of the UK’s leading builders merchants, will be backing Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport for the 2025 campaign when its driver Jake Hill will …

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Bradfords opens up to Lib Dem housing spokesman

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Independent builders merchant Bradfords Building Supplies  hosted a constituency visit for Gideon Amos OBE MP, the MP for Taunton & Wellington, to show him how it helps his constituents to build new homes and improve existing properties. Amos MP, a qualified urban designer and chartered architect, is the Lib Dems’ …

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Labour’s housing goal predicted to exceed industry capacity by 23%

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According to recent research by Think Timber, a strategic partner to the timber staircase sector, the UK staircase industry faces a concerning capacity shortfall of almost one-quarter to meet the government’s housing target—to build 1.5 million homes by 2030. Think Timber gathered data from all the UK staircase manufacturers to …

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Travis Perkins ordered to pull down warehouse built without planning permission

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Builders merchant Travis Perkins must demolish a new warehouse that Bolton Council has described as  ‘jarring’ and ‘in stark contrast’ to surrounding brick buildings, and that did not receive planning permission. The new building replaced an existing warehouse which Travis Perkins said was dangerous and had partially collapsed and the roof …

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NBG transforms Partner data access with HUB V3

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Independent builders merchant buying group, National Buying Group has updated its online Hub to Version 3, making business-critical data more accessible for its Partners. The NBG Hub, which also houses NBG’s Product Information Management system, is an online platform developed by specialist buying group developer, eBiz, for Partners and Suppliers …

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Hilton Banks flags up specialist paint acquisition

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Hilton Banks Group, the family-owned company behind the HB42® brand of adhesives, fillers, sealants and coatings has bought specialist paint manufacturer Flag Paints Ltd, based in Burnham on Crouch, Essex. Flag Paints, established in 1939, has built a strong reputation for manufacturing high-quality paints, coatings, and surface finishes for various …

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