Builders’ merchant MKM Building Supplies (MKM) is set to open its newest branch in Ipswich on February 2, MKM Ipswich, the builders merchant’s 137th, will be led by branch directors Mark Turner and Joe Dyozinski, and will offer a full range of building materials alongside a large, modern showroom, sustainability …
Read More »MKM adds four for February
Builders merchant chain MKM Building Supplies is continuing its growth plans across the UK with the opening of four new branches in February, taking its total to 134. The new branches are: MKM Plymouth, which opened yesterday (February 3rd), MKM Bridgend, opening February 10th, MKM Bangor – opening on February …
Read More »MKM opens 130th branch in Rotherham
MKM Building Supplies (MKM) will open its 130th branch in Rotherham on September 2; open to tradespeople and the public, it will create 18 new jobs. MKM Rotherham will be led by branch directors Ryan Brooks and Jack Griffiths, both lifelong residents of South Yorkshire, bringing a combined experience of …
Read More »MKM posts 13% revenue rise
Builders merchant chain MKM Building Supplies Limited, saw a 13% rise in sales in the year to September 30 2023, with profits only marginally down at £88.2m. That’s according to the full year results for the period, released this morning (April 24th). The slight drop in profits was attributed to …
Read More »MKM opens 127th and 128th branch in Cardiff and Shrewsbury
MKM Building Supplies has announced it will be opening its 127th and 128th branches in Cardiff and Shrewsbury. MKM Cardiff 127th will open its doors to the trade and public on April 8, creating 20 new jobs in the area. Its 128th branch, MKM Shrewsbury, will open shortly after on …
Read More »MKM’s Kilburn receives Outstanding Contribution award
David Kilburn, founder of MKM Building Supplies, has been recognised with the prestigious “Outstanding Contribution to Business” award at the Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business Awards 2023. The ceremony, which took place at Headingley Stadium, was attended by over 400 prominent business figures from the region, and hosted by BBC …
Read More »MKM Building Supplies Pledges Local Charity Support at Opening of 124th Branch
MKM has opened its 124th branch in Boston, Lincolnshire, creating 18 local jobs and marking the company’s eighth MKM branch in the region. Branch Directors Adam Keal and Mark Pellow were joined by MKM’s 6ft 5 inch mascot ‘Bricky’ as they welcomed local trade and retail customers into the new …
Read More »MKM Building Supplies open 124th branch in Boston
MKM, will open its 124th branch in Boston, Lincolnshire this on November 3, the new branch has created 18 local jobs and will mark the eighth MKM branch in the region. Branch directors Adam Keal and Mark Pellow, both of whom have deep roots in the local community and extensive …
Read More »MKM founder gets Kings Birthday Honour
David Kilburn, co-founder of MKM Building Supplies, has been awarded a CBE in the first King’s Birthday Honours, for his services to the construction industry, and to charity. Commander of the Order of the British Empire is the highest ranking award below a knighthood, given for having “a conspicuous …
Read More »MKM buys five John Nicholls branches
Builders merchant MKM, has bought five sites from Midlands independent family-owned merchant John Nicholls Trading Ltd. Founded in 1965 by late chairman John Nicholls, the group has grown significantly over the years from one branch in Banbury to over 25 sites covering Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Northamptonshire, and Dorset. MKM has bought …
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