MP for Bradford East, Imran Hussain, visited Joseph Parr in Broomfields as part of the BMF’s ongoing industry and parliament programme. Touring the 2-acre site on Manchester Road, the former deputy leader of Bradford Council was welcomed by managing director Michael Beaumont, branch manager Jack Morris and Brett Amphlett from …
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Kitchen specialist Magnet has joined the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF). Earlier this year, the company transitioned to a standalone UK business under new ownership, a move set to aid the expansion of its B2B partnerships. BMF CEO John Newcomb, said: “We are delighted to welcome Magnet to the BMF. We …
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Daniele Moretti, general coordinator of 4BILD, an Italian building materials distribution network, will share his organisation’s experience across Northern Italy at the BMF Annual Members Conference in September. The 4BILD system has a strong focus on sustainability and service innovation. The company manages and transforms construction and demolition waste, supporting …
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The Builders Merchants Federation has appointed Dave Castle, chief operating officer at MKM Building Supplies, as a Board Advisor with effect from May 27 2026. Castle became MKM’s first COO twelve months ago, and previously served as a BMF board director in 2024/25 but resigned upon leaving Travis Perkins. He …
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Professor Anand Menon, a leading expert on the UK’s relationship with Europe, will offer a fresh perspective on future relations at the BMF Annual Members Conference in September. Menon, who co-authored ‘Brexit and British Politics,’ is a Professor of European Politics and Foreign Affairs at King’s College London and serves …
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Heating manufacturer Vaillant is the latest plumbing and heating specialists to join the BMF (Builders Merchants Federation). With over 21,500 active installers and a nationwide distribution network, the company supports the development and promotion of heat pumps in both new-build and retrofit projects, and has invested in new production lines …
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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 …
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Builders merchants trade association the Builders Merchants Federation is urging the government to introduce targeted measures to galvanise the market and tackle the malaise in the housebuilding sector. The rallying call was made at the organisation’s annual Parliamentary Reception, where attending MPs included The Rt Hon Caroline Nokes, Deputy Speaker …
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The BMF has announced the Key Sponsors for the BMF All Industry Conference 2027 in June next year. The key sponsors of the industry-leading event will be: ACO Technologies, Builders Merchants News, ForgeFix, Intact Software, Klipboard, Knauf Insulation, Knauf UK, Marsh Industries, Polypipe, Building Products, Siniat and Velux. They join the event’s …
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Specialist flat roofing supplier Flex-R has become a supplier member of the Builders Merchants Federation. The decision comes after the company won two merchant supplier awards last year and, the company says, demonstrates its commitment to supplying the builders merchants sector. Flex-R has been selling synthetic single-ply EPDM membranes to …
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