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 Ripon supports community’s full-sized knitted Tank project
MKM Ripon supports community project to create a full-sized knitted Churchill AVRE Tank to commemorate 80th D Day Celebrations Organised by the Ripon Community Poppy Project, its exhibit will be displayed across various locations in the city starting from the end of April, leading up to the D-Day anniversary on June …
Read More »Peter Shilton to open MKM’s 125th branch
MKM Building Supplies has announced it is opening its 125th branch, in Colchester, Essex; its branch will open in March and will create 20 jobs. The branch, which will be opened by former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton, will be headed up by branch directors Neil Robinson and Shaun Webb, both …
Read More »MKM moves into HVAC market with Oceanair acquisition
MKM has maked a strategic move into the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) sector with its acquisition of Oceanair UK Ltd. Oceanair is a HVAC distributor, operating from locations in Mansfield and Crawley; the business has built strong relationships with both customers and suppliers over the years. Kate Tinsley, …
Read More »MKM founder receives CBE at Buckingham Palace
MKM Building Supplies founder David Kilburn has been honoured with the Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) by HRH The Princess Royal at an Investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace. At the investiture, which took place on January 31, 2024, received his award alongside 10 other CBE recipients, …
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 appoints new head of plumbing, heating and bathrooms
MKM has appointed Rik Pepper as its new head of plumbing, heating and bathrooms, he has previously held senior positions at Plumbase and Jackson Building Centre. MKM has explained that Pepper will bring knowledge of trade trends and innovative new products to MKM. He will focus on ensuring the brand’s …
Read More »MKM sponsor Bognor Regis FC’s ground
MKM announces it has sponsored Bognor Regis Town chiefs and will have the naming rights of their historic home at Nyewood Lane. The football club has also said that their 140 years old ground will now be known as the MKM Area. The sponsorship comes as MKM is set to …
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