Builders’ merchant MKM Building Supplies (MKM) has announced the launch of a new charitable foundation. The MKM Foundation will provide a more unified way to support national and local causes, while still giving branches the freedom to fundraise, donate and volunteer in their local communities. In its first year, the …
Read More »MKM opens 143rd branch in Luton
Builders’ merchant, MKM Building Supplies, is set to open its 143rd branch in Luton on March 30. The new branch, located on Dallow Road LU1 1UU, will offer building materials, dedicated plumbing and heating facilities, kitchens and bathrooms, giving customers access to both structural materials and finishing products. Branch development …
Read More »MKM opens Edinburgh branch
Builders’ merchant, MKM Building Supplies, is set to open its 142nd branch, at Edinburgh Fort Kinnaird, on March 9 2026, creating 17 new jobs and continuing the company’s expansion across the UK in 2026. The new branch, led by branch directors James Douglas and Scott Fowler, will stock leading brands …
Read More »MKM continues expansion with Swindon branch
Builders’ merchant MKM Building Supplies is set to open its 141st branch in Swindon on March 2 2026, marking the sixth new branch opening of 2026. Led by branch directors Damien Lockey and Scott Woodward, The Swindon branch will offer a full range of building materials including landscaping products and displays. …
Read More »MKM launches Wellingborough branch
Builders’ merchant MKM Building Supplies will open its 140th branch in Wellingborough on March 2. The new branch, led by uncle-and-nephew branch directors Dave and Jake Toseland, is located on Meadow Close, Finedon Road. The team includes specialists across plumbing & heating, timber, heavyside and landscaping, with kitchen expertise planned …
Read More »MKM to open two branches in one day
MKM Building Supplies builders’ merchant, is set to open two new branches on February 9, creating over 30 jobs across Sidcup and Arbroath and taking its national network to 139 branches. Located at Five Arches Business Estate, MKM Sidcup, MKM’s 138th branch will create 17 new jobs and be led by …
Read More »MKM opens new Ipswich branch
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 announces Congleton branch
MKM Building Supplies (MKM) builders’ merchant, is set to open its brand-new Congleton branch on January 19 2026. The new site is MKM’s 136th branch and will create around 18 new jobs for local people, with further growth expected as the branch becomes established. Leading the new branch is branch …
Read More »MKM welcomes Emma Hardy MP during Flood Action Week
MKM Building Supplies welcomed Emma Hardy MP to its Anlaby branch on October 17 as part of Flood Action Week. The visit aimed to highlight the vital role builders’ merchants play in improving property-level flood resilience across the UK. The MP visited the branch to learn more about the …
Read More »MKM agrees 10-year lease extension at Hull
MKM, the builders’ merchant celebrating its 30th birthday this year, has secured a 10-year lease extension on its site on Stoneferry Road, Hull. The agreement extends MKM’s total lease commitment at the 3.6-acre site to 21 years, underlining the critical role the site plays, including acting as the company’s central …
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