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Independent builders merchant buying group NBG has announced the appointment of Chris Hayward as its new Non‑Executive Chair from 1st July 2026. As former CEO of NMBS, Hayward has been a long‑standing supporter of the independent merchant community and will bring deep sector knowledge, strategic insight and a highly collaborative …

Leicester-based roofing specialist Roofbase has become a Partner of the National Buying Group. Roofbase and its associate partner, Roof Giant, will both have access to NBG deals and will continue to operate as distinct businesses serving different audiences. Managing director at Roofbase, Steve Lloyd, says they joined the buying group …

Wokingham-based Anderson Roofing Supplies Ltd has become the latest merchant to join buying group NBG as a Partner, to benefit from access to its online Hub, Supplier deals and a wider support network of fellow independent merchants. Anderson Roofing, which started up in 2003, has a second branch in Camberley, …

Colchester-based roofing merchant, Total Roofing, has become an NBG Partner. By joining the National Buying Group, Total Roofing will now benefit from competitive deals with leading suppliers such as Sandtoft Roof Tiles, Etex Exteriors, Swish Roofline Plastics, Fakro, Keylite, Cromar and many others including deals outside of the Roofing Category …

Independent Buying Consortium (IBC) Ltd has joined National Buying Group (NBG) LLP in a new strategic partnership that will enhance the buying power of both organisations and their collective network of merchants across the UK. The partnership sees the IBC central organisation become one single NBG Partner. As a result, …

National Buying Group (NBG) is backing the industry’s move to a shared product-data platform that will make it easier for merchants to access product information, and manage sales and purchases more efficiently. Building Materials Digital Services (BMDS), a joint venture between the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) and NMBS, in which …

Cowal Building and Plumbing Supplies, a founding partner of NBG, the national buying group, has acquired building and joinery merchant, Neilson’s Joinery Superstore. The acquisition of Neilson’s Joinery Superstore expands the company’s presence in Glasgow and west Scotland and adds to the growing list of well-known Scottish Independent Merchant brands under …

Devon independent builders merchant Inter-Line Building Supplies raised £4,245 for a local hospice charity when it took part in a Lorry Pull at Torquay United FC. TUFC members of staff joined forces with the merchant and sponsoring suppliers Siniat by Etex, Mannok, VELUX, BMI Redland, Knauf Insulation, Sika and Bays …

Hull based roofing merchant Ford Asphalte has become an NBG Partner, joining a well-established group of roofing merchants within NBG. Other members include Dontell Roofing Supplies in West London, Alltype Roofing Supplies in South East London and Henshaws Roofing & Building Supplies in Manchester. Ford Asphalte will now benefit from …

Sussex-based roofing merchant Brian Gow has joined independent builders merchant buying group NBG, aiming to strengthen the business through better deals and the support of a strong network. Brian Gow joins a strong existing contingent of roofing merchants within NBG, including Dontell Roofing Supplies in West London, Alltype Roofing Supplies …