Independent builders merchant buying group NBG celebrated its relationships with suppliers at the end of its annual two-day conference held at the Sheraton Hotel in Edinburgh.

The two-day event featured a supplier exhibition and a series of Masterclasses where suppliers could explain in detail their product and service offer to partners.
At the gala dinner vice-chairman James Norton and chairman David Syzmanski thanked all the suppliers and partners for their support and commitment during the past year.
The supplier awards – voted for by the merchant partners – were announced and presented by the relevant category chairmen.
The results were:
Bricks and Blocks: H+H (winner), Ibstock, Carlton Brick
Drainage, Civil Engineering and landscaping: Pavestone, Clark-Drain (winner), Tobermore
General Building: Everbuild (winner), Lafarge Cement, Keystone
Plumbing, Decorating, Electrical, Ironmongery, hardware: Crown Paints, TI Midwood (winner), Ronseal
Bathrooms, Kitchens and Tiles: Smith Britten, Lakes, Ideal Bathrooms (winner)Plumbing & Heating: F&P Wholesale (winner), Polypipe, Westco
Roofing & Insulation: Marley Eternit (winner), Fakro, Ruberoid
Timber: Unlin (winner), Arbour, Fibercill
Tools & Workwear: Makita, Hilbor, Toolbank (winner)
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