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Martin Stables, CEO of the Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG), has been confirmed as one of three industry speakers at the BMF Members’ Annual Conference in September 18-19.
Stables joined the IBMG as CCO in 2021, following over 20 years in the industry with Saint-Gobain’s Merchanting brands. He was appointed CEO in 2022 and heads a talented management team overseeing one of the most successful merchant groups in southern England, which has seen rapid growth from a combination of M&A, new branch openings, and organic growth since 2018.
BMF CEO, John Newcomb, said: “The rise of regional merchant groups has been a major aspect of the building materials landscape in recent years. IBMG has been at the forefront of this trend, and I am looking forward to hearing Martin’s views on what the future holds.”
Stables is passionate about the historic legacy and trading DNA of IBMG’s independent brands and how best to integrate and optimise local brands with the investment levels and support functions now available across the wider Group.
He will discuss his experience alongside two other industry speakers representing house builders and building material manufacturers during the Industry Forum, a regular feature at the BMF conference. The session will conclude with a Q&A.
