Independent builders merchant buying group Fortis has welcomed London-based Lawsons as its latest member.
Read More »Supply chain pressures intensify as construction output rises
Sharp rises across all three categories of construction activity in August has led to greater strains on supplier capacity, industry data has suggested.
Read More »Lib Dems focus on greener Britain
The Liberal Democrats have revealed plans for five new laws to protect the environment as part of its political manifesto for next year's general election.
Read More »Grafton completes acquisition of Direct Builders Merchants
Builders merchanting and DIY Group Grafton has acquired Kent-based general merchanting business Direct Builders Merchants Ltd.
Read More »Baxi rebrands service division
Manufacturer of domestic heating and hot water products, Baxi, has rebranded its service division 'heateam' to 'Baxi Customer Support'.
Read More »DEWALT partners with Help for Heroes
Manufacturer of industrial power tools DEWALT has secured a partnership with UK Military charity Help for Heroes.
Read More »Lagan cements BMF membership
Lagan Cement Products Ltd is the latest company to join the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) as a supplier member.
Read More »Covers sponsors Chichester City Youth FC teams
Covers Timber and Builders Merchants has signed a deal with Chichester City Youth Football Club to sponsor their under 14`s and brand new Under 7`s team.
Read More »Plumb Center backs Gas Safety Week
Plumbers merchant Plumb Center is supporting Gas Safety Week by challenging its 520 branches to get at least 100 customers to sign an e-petition, which aims to stop needless carbon monoxide (CO) deaths.
Read More »Profits up for Grafton
Builders merchanting group Grafton reported an increase in sales and profit in the six months to 30 June 2014, helped by improving trading conditions.
Read More »
Builders Merchants Journal – BMJ Publishing to Builders Merchants and the UK merchanting industry for more than 95 years