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The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has announced the five regional nominations for the title of BMF Training Company of the Year, selected for their commitment in supporting and developing their teams through their use of BMF training. The nominated companies are: BPS Builders Merchants – NW England, West Midlands & …
Read More »The BMF announce shortlist for their Supplier Engagement Award
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has announced the finalists for its 2019 Supplier Engagement Award. Eight companies, Crystal, Encon Insulation, Ibstock, JCB, Kerridge Commercial Systems, Knauf, Marsh Industries and Velux have been shortlisted for the Award from over 300 BMF supplier and service members. The BMF say that the eight …
Read More »The Shadow Chancellor talks carbon emissions to the BMF
“Public and private sector finance will both be required to invest in Labour’s green industrial revolution to move to a zero carbon economy”, John McDonnell MP has told the Builders Merchants Federation. “And if there needs to be support for businesses to help in the transition, we’ll look at tax …
Read More »The BMF and Variety help sporting star soar
A Bromsgrove schoolgirl’s dream to play powerchair football in the top-flight is now within reach, with support from members of the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) and one of Britain’s leading children’s charities. For the last two years, Summer Rice has been playing the sport, but the equipment she used was …
Read More »It’s really, really good to talk
Mate. Don’t be embarrassed. Over the years in this industry, I’ve sat through a lot of conference presentations. Some good, some outstanding, some tedious in the extreme. Some instantly forgettable, lots memorable, though not always for the right reasons (death by crane off-loader – those of you who were there …
Read More »BMF picks Bence as new K&B Forum chair
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has announced the launch of its latest special interest Forum, which will focus on Kitchens and Bathrooms bringing together members with responsibility for these important product areas The new Kitchen and Bathroom Forum will be chaired by Paul Bence, managing director of the George Bence …
Read More »Croydex joins the BMF during Centenary celebrations
One of the latest members to join the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) is Croydex, the UK-based bathroom accessories manufacturer. Trusted by the most prominent brands in the trade, Croydex is celebrating 100 years of successfully developing and manufacturing unique, practical bathroom solutions ideal for skilled professionals and tradesman. Croydex is …
Read More »cmostores.com join the BMF
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has welcomed their latest Distributor member – cmostores.com, who are passionate about the convenience of online retail with traditional customer service, product knowledge and advice. cmostores.com stock a range of 70,000 products under one roof, aiming to provide customers with industry-leading product choice, service and …
Read More »Notts MP sees the opportunities for a low carbon future in city homes
MP for Nottingham South Lilian Greenwood saw first-hand how the building materials industry can play a key role in delivering a low carbon future for the city. Greenwood discussed how modern advances in home heating products can deliver significant improvement to air quality and energy use across the region during …
Read More »New Chairman of BMF West Midlands
James Hipkins, MD of Emerys Builders Merchants, is the new Chairman of the Builders Merchants’ Federations” (BMF) West Midlands Region. James takes over from Neil Lawrence, Chief Operating Officer Jewson & Managing Director Local Merchant Group. Hipkins, who grew up in the West Midlands, began his merchanting career as a trainee manager …
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