Tag Archives: Independent Merchant

Wokingham-based Anderson Roofing Supplies Ltd has become the latest merchant to join buying group NBG as a Partner, to benefit from access to its online Hub, Supplier deals and a wider support network of fellow independent merchants. Anderson Roofing, which started up in 2003, has a second branch in Camberley, …

Against a challenging backdrop, sales at Welsh independent builders and plumbers merchant group LBS increased to £89m for the year to December 31 2024. However, despite improving its sales performance, pressure on margins continued, although net assets increased to £37.6m, thanks to a focus on long-term growth, increasing market share …

Cowal Building and Plumbing Supplies, a founding partner of NBG, the national buying group, has acquired building and joinery merchant, Neilson’s Joinery Superstore. The acquisition of Neilson’s Joinery Superstore expands the company’s presence in Glasgow and west Scotland and adds to the growing list of well-known Scottish Independent Merchant brands under …

Hull based roofing merchant Ford Asphalte has become an NBG Partner, joining a well-established group of roofing merchants within NBG. Other members include Dontell Roofing Supplies in West London, Alltype Roofing Supplies in South East London and Henshaws Roofing & Building Supplies in Manchester. Ford Asphalte will now benefit from …

Independent builders merchant buying group, National Buying Group has updated its online Hub to Version 3, making business-critical data more accessible for its Partners. The NBG Hub, which also houses NBG’s Product Information Management system, is an online platform developed by specialist buying group developer, eBiz, for Partners and Suppliers …

Guernsey-based plumbing and heating specialist, Duquemin & Ozanne has joined independent builders merchant buying group NBG, the first new partner for the group this year. Servicing the Bailiwick of Guernsey, Duquemin & Ozanne offers design services – working with architects, plumbing engineers and homeowners to provide bespoke heating systems. Duquemin …

NMBS is launching a year-long campaign of promotion for its independent merchant members, focusing on businesses old and new, large and small, wherever they are in the UK. Research by On The Tools shows that the majority of UK tradespeople surveyed believe their local independent merchants are their preferred choice, …

Independent, family-owned builders merchant Beesley & Fildes has continued to boost its environmental sustainability strategy, with a £7m investment in a new fleet of vehicles. The company  has purchased a total of 21 DAF trucks from Motus Commercials. All have been designed to lower emissions and comply with the Government’s …

Independent south-London and Surrey family-run builders and timber merchant Alloway Timber & Builders Merchants has won the Building Merchants of the Year award for London/South East 2023/2024, as part of the Prestige Awards. Corporate Livewire Prestige Awards recognise small and medium-sized businesses that have proven to be the best in their …

Cartmore Building Supplies have reached agreement with Fibo lntercon A/S of Denmark to purchase a Fibo mobile F1200 concrete batching plant for their premises at Lochgelly, Fife, Scotland. It is expected that this will be commissioned in July of this year allowing customers to collect smaller quantities of concrete, mortar …