The list of Finalists in the 2025 BMJ Industry Awards, the industry awards programme that’s voted on by the industry, has been revealed. The winners will be revealed at the BMJ Industry Awards Lunch on September 25th at the Leonardo Royal Hotel Tower Bridge, in London. Tickets and tables …
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South of England builders merchant group IBMG, has announced the official launch of its new dedicated division; Supply Chain Services. Designed in response to ongoing challenges in logistics, product availability, and workflow efficiency, Supply Chain Services will offer end-to-end support to help customers streamline their operations, reduce costs, and stay …
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Builder’s merchant MKM Building Supplies , saw revenue rise by 6.4% for the full year to September 30 2024, on the back of an expanding branch network. During the year the merchant added 11 branches, eight of them new greenfield operations. Two were added as part of the acquisition of …
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It’s that time of year again. The 2025 edition of BMJ’s Trailblazers will be published with the April edition. Once again, it will feature the top UK builders merchants, those turning over more than £30m or so in their last financial year. Trailblazers has long been used to benchmark the industry, comparing …
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NMBS’s CEO, Chris Hayward, has announced his plans to step down from his current role in early 2026, following a 47-year career at NMBS. Hayward started his career with NMBS in 1977 as an office junior – a position which at the time was the equivalent of a modern-day apprentice. …
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Fernco has pledged £25,000 in support of flood disaster relief efforts. Fernco’s year-long “Race Against the Rivers Challenge” fundraising campaign aims to donate £25,000 to REACT Disaster Response, a humanitarian rapid response charity providing immediate aid and long-term recovery to communities impacted by natural disasters, including flooding. The “Race Against …
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The House of Commons’ Public Accounts Committee has released a report addressing the UK’s ongoing pothole crisis, recommending that the Department for Transport (DfT) prioritise long-term, preventative solutions over temporary fixes. This report has been welcomed by Wrekin Products, a leading provider of civil engineering and ironwork solutions. Paul Thompson, …
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Travis Perkins has been fined £2 million after a timber load fell from one of its lorries, resulting in the tragic death of a father of three. The company admitted to three safety offences, and the sentence was handed down at Hove Crown Court on Thursday. The incident occurred on …
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Builders merchant group Huws Gray Group has appointed Darren Allison as managing director of the Bathroom Distribution Group. Allison, who takes up his position on January 27th, brings a wealth of leadership and sector experience, having built numerous bathroom businesses including Bathroom Brands Limited and Clearwater Collection. Daksh Gupta, Huws …
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Wrekin Products has achieved the We Invest In People standard accreditation from Investors in People, marking its commitment to staff welfare and organisational standards. This milestone involved the specialist civils provider working with Investors in People to evaluate and improve its procedures and personnel. A detailed report was produced, highlighting …
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