Tag Archives: IBC

Middlesex Cricket scores partnership with IBC Buying Group

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Independent builders merchant buying group IBC Buying Group has announced a two-year partnership with Middlesex Cricket. As part of the deal, IBC will enjoy year-round engagement with Middlesex Cricket members and fan base at Middlesex fixtures, and a strong brand presence at Lord’s and the organisations other grounds. The IBC …

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Shh, it’s a secret…that everyone knows

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What happened down in the dungeons between you and Professor Quirrell is a complete secret, so, naturally, the whole school knows. This is an industry that prides itself on the strength of its relationships. On the close working relationships between merchants and other merchants, between suppliers and other suppliers – …

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IBC joins NBG in strategic alliance

IBC joins NBG in new strategic alliance

Independent Buying Consortium (IBC) Ltd has joined National Buying Group (NBG) LLP in a new strategic partnership that will enhance the buying power of both organisations and their collective network of merchants across the UK. The partnership sees the IBC central organisation become one single NBG Partner. As a result, …

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IBC appoints Hetherington as Non-Executive Chairman

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The IBC Buying Group has announced the appointment of Paul Hetherington MBA FIoD as its new Non-Executive Chairman, a move which reflects IBC’s ambition to strengthen its position as the UK’s leading buying group for independent builders’ merchants and suppliers. In his role, Hetherington will focus on expanding member services …

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IBC raises £30,000 for Maddie Rose Campaign and Unitas Youth Zone

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The Construction Industry Ride for Youth campaign, organised by IBC Buying Group, has raised £30,000 to support two amazing youth charities. The Construction Industry Ride for Youth took place over 10 days in May, when a team from IBC Buying Group and around the construction industry cycled 1,000 miles – …

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Ride for Youth makes it to John O’Groats

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It took 10 days, and a massive amount of effort, energy, sweat, and possibly tears, but the  #RideForYouth   team made it the 1,004 miles from Land’s End to John O’Groats. Congratulations to the entire team for smashing such an incredible challenge, and all in aid of two wonderful #youth charities – Unitas, Barnet …

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IBC adds new division services manager

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Independent builders merchant buying group IBC has announced the appointment of Simon Harris as divisional services manager, as the buying group looks to further expand its services offering to independent merchants. Harris’ previous industry experience includes managing relationships with buying groups and merchants across a number of industry suppliers, so …

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IBC welcomes new divisional account managers

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The IBC Buying Group has strengthened its team with the appointment of two new divisional account managers.      Simon Dickinson and Mark Walker have joined IBC with responsibility for the Midlands, Wales, North & Scotland regions, and the South region, respectively. Both have extensive experience in the building materials …

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Sturminster Newton Building Supplies joins IBC

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Independent merchant Sturminster Newton Building Supplies has joined the IBC Buying Group. The Dorset family-run merchant, owned by Kevin and Marina Snook, moved into their modern, purpose-built premises in Sturminster Newton four years ago. As well as mixed building supplies, they offer a wide range of timber, carpentry, landscaping, and …

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Make risk management a priority

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Kishor Harsiani, IBC’s Strategy & Finance Director, explains why the merchant industry must make risk management an urgent priority You’ll struggle to find a company within the building industry that isn’t working to a strategic plan. Whether merchant or supplier, everyone has a plan for future growth, and a strategy …

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