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Family-owned farming businesses are not the only ones to be negatively impacted by the Government’s proposals to change inheritance tax, the merchant industry should be right alongside them. Tha’s according to Chris Hayward, CEO of independent merchant buying group NMBS, who says: “Many people are realising that the new proposals …

Elliotts has acquired Futuremost Group, a manufacturer and installer of bespoke aluminium and PVCu window units based in Portsmouth.  The business now joins other brands in the Elliotts portfolio, which includes Elliotts Builder’s Merchants, Elliotts Living Spaces, and Elliotts Premier Roofing. Futuremost will continue to operate under its existing name …

James Latham, the UK’s leading independent distributor of timber, panels, and decors, has announced the rebranding of its Rochdale-based timber mouldings and cladding specialist, Dresser Mouldings, to Latham Timber Manufacturing (LTM).  This rebrand marks a significant milestone in the James Latham Group’s strategic goal of aligning all its subsidiaries under …

Talon has teamed up with the popular Pointy Plumber for a special social media competition, exclusively on Instagram. The giveaway, starting Tuesday 19th November and running until November 26 2024, invites everyone to join the fun for a chance to win premium Talon products as well as exclusive merch. How …

Conex Bänninger has launched a new website incorporating many new features – all designed to provide an enhanced visitor experience. Tom Mason, marketing manager for UK & Ireland at Conex Bänninger, commented: “The site was created over many months, and we are delighted with the result. Users can quickly locate …

Independent merchant buying group NBG4 celebrated its Suppliers and Engaged Partners last night (November 19) at a glittering gala dinner to round off its 2024 Supplier Summit Conference and Exhibition. Held at the ICC, next to the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, the Supplier Awards are voted or by the …

UAP Ltd has won Hardware Company of the Year at the National Fenestration Awards for the second year in a row. This recognition is decided entirely by votes from industry peers, and reflects UAP’s sustained growth, which saw an increase in revenue by over a third in the year ending …

Geberit UK, the provider of sanitary and piping systems, has been recognised as one of the UK’s Top 100 Best Mid-sized Companies to Work For 2024. The firm has been ranked number 61 within the UK’s Top 100 Best Mid-Sized companies to Work for 2024, as well as number 3 …

Paint supplier Crown Paints has donated more than 6,000 litres of paint to community groups across the country as part of its commitment to support regeneration through murals and paint projects. The donations form part of Crown’s partnership with Wickes through the Wickes Community Programme, an initiative that supports local …

The Construction Inclusion Coalition has welcomed five new members to its ranks, including two listed companies and a housebuilder. Ventilation product manufacturer Volution Group, PVC-U manufacturer Eurocel, housebuilder Chartway Partnerships Group, landscaping product specialist Talasey and e-learning platform provider Coretexa raising the number of CIC members to 40 companies and …