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Independent builders merchants Keith Builders Merchants, Lawsons, and Irish building materials supplier Kilwaughter Minerals were the big winners at the Achiever of the Year Awards held by the Builders Merchants Federation at the end of the annual BMF Members Day Conference and Awards last night. The BMF Young Merchant Achiever …

The BMF has launched the first stage of its Sector Awareness Programme; the bmcareers.com website was launched at the Federations Annual Members Conference on September 19. The need for such a programme has been a long time coming and follows research carried out by YouGov which highlights that nearly half …

The BMF (Builders Merchants Federation) has welcomed Kronospan, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, as its 1000th member. The landmark membership number – which underlines the BMF’s position as the only trade body with the breadth of membership required to represent the entire building materials sector – coincides with …

SIG Roofing has opened a new branch in the North West, relocating its Leyland branch to Bamber Bridge, closer to its Preston customer base and with easier access to the M6, M61 and M65 northern motorway network. The new branch, which officially opened on September 17th, comprises a unit providing …

Wilo has launched a new service to help installers check the pumps they are fitting are safe for use and compliant with the Energy-related Products (ErP) regulation. Since January 1 2022, heating circulation pumps, also known as heating circulators, sold in the UK market must meet the ErP regulations. To …

The MP for Skipton and Ripon, Sir Julian Smith, visited Merritt & Fryers to see how it helps constituents to improve the thermal and energy performance of homes and workplaces. Sir Julian, a former Northern Ireland Secretary, was welcomed by Rachel Fryers, managing director, and Brett Amphlett of the BMF. …

A recently-founded Southampton charity which supports people living with dementia, poor mental health or in social isolation across Hampshire and Dorset has claimed success in a national community competition. The Memory Box Foundation, which was established in 2021 and supports more than 6,000 people a year, has been named as …

Newcastle Falcons of the Rugby Premiership has announced that Stelrad will continue as the club’s lead partner for the 2024/25 season. Stelrad, a leading name in the radiator manufacturing industry, has been a prominent feature on the Newcastle Falcons’ kit and around Kingston Park Stadium since joining the Falcons Family …

Family-run plumbing and heating merchant, Mirage Heating & Plumbing Supplies Ltd, has joined National Buying Group (NBG). The Tooting-based business serves much of South-West London, providing a wide range of plumbing and heating supplies, including boilers, smart controls and underfloor heating technology. Raj Bharje, Director at Mirage, said: “Joining NBG …

Beesley & Fildes has invested in a new render tinting machine in its Walkden branch in Salford. The equipment, which can process six litres per minute, can create render in any RAL colour and also be used to tint masonry paint. Ray Bradshaw, sales representative at Beesley & Fildes Walkden …