The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has announced the nominations for three awards for individuals working in BMF member companies who are making an exceptional contribution to the building materials sector. The awards, which originated in 2013 with the first Young Merchant Achiever accolade, honour those who have demonstrated an ability …
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The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has announced the nominations for the Most Engaged Builders Merchant, a new Award which will be presented at the annual BMF Members Conference on September 18 at the Hilton Metropole in Birmingham. The Award highlights and celebrates merchants for their engagement with the BMF. The …
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The BMF (Builders Merchants Federation) has appointed John Cave, executive director at EH Smith Group, to chair its Bricks, Blocks & Landscaping Forum. The Bricks, Blocks & Landscaping Forum is one of the BMF’s six dedicated product category forums, which are designed to engage with members across various sectors of …
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Tippers, the Lichfield-based family-run, independent builders merchant welcomed Dave Robertson MP to its head office branch to show him how builders’ merchants are preparing to deliver the Government’s ambitious programme to build 1.5 million new homes. He was welcomed by joint managing directors Joe and Bill Tipper, along with Brett …
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Building Materials Digital Services Ltd, the joint venture between the Builders Merchants Federation and NMBS , has appointed Omiteo (formerly ProPlanet) as the official technology provider for its Industry Data Pool platform. The IDP is being developed as a centralised, scalable, and secure platform to improve data quality, reduce duplication, …
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Harlow Timber Group in Long Whatton hosted a constituency visit from Amanda Hack MP for North-West Leicestershire to demonstrate how the timber supply chain is evolving to support house-building and commercial development. Organised by the Builders Merchants Federation, the visit saw Hack welcomed by Harlow Timber Group managing director Neil …
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Builders merchants trade association, the Builders Merchants Federation has welcomed a £2bn boost for affordable housing announced yesterday (March 26) by Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves. BMF CEO John Newcomb said: “We welcome the Chancellor’s announcement of £2bn funding for affordable homes as this is a measure we have …
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Independent builders merchant Bradfords Building Supplies hosted a constituency visit for Gideon Amos OBE MP, the MP for Taunton & Wellington, to show him how it helps his constituents to build new homes and improve existing properties. Amos MP, a qualified urban designer and chartered architect, is the Lib Dems’ …
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John Newcomb, CEO of the BMF, has been elected as the first Treasurer of FEST, the European Federation of the Sanitary and Heating Wholesale Trade, which represents national trade associations and major merchant groups across Europe. The new role underscores the growing size and influence of the pan-European trade body, which …
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Frank Elkins, CEO of Selco and GB Distribution at Grafton Group plc, has been elected to the Board of the Builders Merchants Federation for a second term, starting on April 1 2025. Elkins has already served as a BMF Board member for two years, from April 2021 to April 2023, …
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