The ballot is stronger than the bullet This is a fabulous industry, full of people all doing some amazing jobs to the best of their ability. So let’s celebrate their achievements at a big Party at the end of September. Yes people, this is the start of my annual nudging …
Read More »Selco awards York Road project £2,000 in Community Heroes announcement
Selco Builders Warehouse has announced the York Road Project as the first finalist of its 2026 Community Heroes initiative. Set up in 2001 in Woking, Surrey, the York Road Project has since helped thousands of homeless people find a place to call home. It provides both short and long-term accommodation, …
Read More »BMJ Industry Awards 2026 – VOTING IS OPEN
The BMJ Industry Awards 2026 – the only merchanting awards that is decided by a popular vote – is now open for voting. The nominations and entries have been checked and verified, and the online voting portal can be accessed here. The industry is invited to make its choice from …
Read More »BMJ Industry Awards 2026: HOST ANNOUNCED
BMJ is delighted to announce that award-winning impressionist Jon Culshaw is to take to the stage in September as the host of this year’s BMJ Industry Awards. The inimitable master of comedic guise, Culshaw is widely regarded as Britain’s best impressionist, and comes with a resume showcasing his strengths as …
Read More »BMJ Industry Awards 2026 – ENTRY CLOSES FRIDAY!!!!
The deadline to enter the 2026 BMJ Industry Awards is closing this Friday. To be in with a chance of winning one of the most sought-after awards this September, go to www.bmjindustryawards/enter and nominate your choices now. It’s the easiest thing to do; there are no lengthy submissions statements required, …
Read More »BMF launches registration for Annual Members Conference
Registrations are now open for the BMF Annual Members’ Conference and Awards, to be held at the newly extended Belfry Hotel and Resort in Sutton Coldfield on September 16 and 17. This year’s conference programme looks to the future with the theme “Digitise, Diversify, Decarbonise”, and will once again be hosted …
Read More »Fortis celebrates suppliers at awards night
International Plywood (Importers), C & W Berry and Isover Saint Gobain’s Andy Fletcher were the overall winners at the Fortis Building and Timber Conference Supplier Awards last night (March 3). The gala awards night was held in the middle of the buying group’s two-day event, which saw over 4,000 meetings …
Read More »NBG rewards Supplier and Partner engagement at annual awards
Buying Group NBG has rewarded its top suppliers and most engaged merchant Partners at its annual conference and awards, held this year at the Crowne Plaza in Glasgow. The winners and highly commended companies are: Brick & Block Supplier of the Year: Forterra Building Products. Highly commended: …
Read More »Winning ways
Each player must accept the cards life deals him or her: once they are in hand, he or she alone must decide how to play the cards in order to win the game. It’s that time of year again when a grizzled old hack’s fancy turns lightly to thoughts of …
Read More »The Pallet LOOP makes Supply Chain Excellence shortlist
Sister BSW Group companies The Pallet LOOP and Scott Pallets are both in the running for the Sustainable Materials Award at the 2025 Supply Chain Excellence Awards. The Supply Chain Excellence Awards recognise and reward organisations that demonstrate best practice in supply chain operations across the UK and Europe. Being …
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