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Independent plumbers merchants merchant John Nicholls (Trading) Ltd is joining buying group from January 1 2026, unifying its Heating, Plumbing, and Bathroom purchasing under PHG. Established in 1965 and led by Executive Chairman Andrew Nicholls, John Nicholls (Trading) Ltd operates a network of 17 branches. Following an MBO in 2023, …

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 …

Samsung Climate Solutions has announced Duftons Plumbing & Heating Supplies as the latest official Samsung distributor. The official partnership comes as the demand for Samsung products in Duftons’ branches continues to grow. Duftons will now work directly with Samsung’s team to provide installers with additional resources and product expertise, improving …

Plumbers merchant Duftons has opened its 13th and 14th branches this year, expanding into the North East with a branch in Durham and one in Stockton-on-Tees. The new Durham branch is one of Duftons largest facilities, with an area of 7,000 sq ft. It features a renewable energy centre, dedicated …

 Following the news that Troy (UK) Limited, the network and distributor of tools and maintenance supplies, is in administration, buying group NMBS is offering immediate support to both independent merchants and suppliers within Troy’s member community. Chris Hayward, NMBS CEO explained: “With almost 40 years of trading and a strong heritage …

Tippers, the family-run independent  Midlands-based builders’ merchant, has acquired three branches from independent builders merchant BPS (Building & Plumbing Supplies), based in Leamington Spa. The three branches, located in Bidford, Shipston, and Southam, are the next step in Tippers’ journey of growth and commitment to serving the local building community. …

Independent builders merchant Lawsons has successfully negotiated the extension of its Barclays facilities, to November 2029 continuing the existing thirty-year relationship with the bank. The new facilities comprise £16m of committed facilities with an additional £9m accordion which the Group will use to continue its journey of both organic growth …

Independent plumbing and heating merchant Williams Trade Supplies Ltd will join plumbing, heating and bathroom buying group PHG from January 1 2025, with the integration process work starting now. Williams Trade Supplies is a trade only merchant with over 50 branches across the UK, and regional fulfilment centres in Fareham, …

Independent timber, building materials and fencing merchants Lawsons has set up a partnership with GB10 Sports to supply the materials for the continued development of the community-focused sports facility in Eltham. Ciaran Morton, group marketing director for Lawsons said: “Lawsons has been going for 100 years as a family business …

NMBS launches affiliate membership to strengthen the independent merchants sector. As part of its bid to strengthen the independent builders’ merchant industry and its access to innovative products, NMBS is launching a new affiliate membership scheme. This category of membership has been created to support businesses that don’t currently meet …