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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 …

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 …

 John Newcomb, CEO of the BMF,  has been elected as the first Treasurer of FEST, the European Federation of the Sanitary and Heating Wholesale Trade, which represents national trade associations and major merchant groups across Europe. The new role underscores the growing size and influence of the pan-European trade body, which …

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband MP visited Vaillant’s new multi-million-pound manufacturing plant, which, not far from its existing Belper headquarters where it makes heat pumps and boilers, will now produce the company’s latest uniSTOR high recovery slimline cylinder models.  He said:  “The clean energy transition is the economic opportunity of the 21st …

Frank Elkins, CEO of Selco and GB Distribution at Grafton Group plc, has been elected to the Board of the Builders Merchants Federation for a second term, starting on  April 1 2025. Elkins has already served as a BMF Board member for two years, from April 2021 to April 2023, …

Cemex has announced plans for a new plant in Swindon, Wiltshire, opening in the latter part of 2025, and dedicated to lower carbon dry mortar and sprayed concrete production. As part of Cemex’s Urbanisation Solutions portfolio, the new facility will enable Cemex UK’s Mortar business to increase production capacity in …

The Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM) held its annual City & Awards luncheon, at the spectacular Painters’ Hall on Monday (March 17), where it recognised the achievements of rising stars in the builders’ merchant sector, as well as highlighting exceptional service among WCoBM’s military affiliations and rewarding the accomplishments …

One of the stars of the England Rugby World Cup winning side will be taking to the stage as this year’s BMJ Industry Awards host. A familiar face and voice from ITV’s rugby TV coverage, Lawrence Dallaglio OBE is a true icon of British sport, and one of the most …

Builders merchant group Lawsons has become the first building materials merchant group in the UK to be awarded the Fair Tax Mark accreditation gold standard of responsible tax conduct. The Fair Tax Mark certifies that a business seeks to follow the spirit, as well as the letter of the law, …

Aggregate Industries has rebranded to Holcim UK to streamline the as part of a strategic shift to provide the construction industry with seamless access to the latest sustainable building solutions. With over 200 sites and 4,000 employees across the UK, most of the organisation’s 25 brands are uniting under Holcim …