Samac Fixings, suppliers of fixings, fasteners and roofing materials, has appointed Jennifer Walters as West Midlands area sales manager. Walters joins Samac Fixings with proven business development credentials and experience of managing and nurturing long-term relationships. “I’m delighted to join Samac Fixings, their reputation in the UK construction sector for …
Read More »MPH joins NBG
MPH, has joined National Buying Group (NBG), crediting improved buying power as one of the main reasons for the move; the Bristol-based merchant has been in business for 15 years and has nine branches including those in Dorset, the West Midlands, Swansea and Torquay. Having not been part of a …
Read More »New Chairman of BMF West Midlands
James Hipkins, MD of Emerys Builders Merchants, is the new Chairman of the Builders Merchants’ Federations” (BMF) West Midlands Region. James takes over from Neil Lawrence, Chief Operating Officer Jewson & Managing Director Local Merchant Group. Hipkins, who grew up in the West Midlands, began his merchanting career as a trainee manager …
Read More »West Midlands Mayor backs BMF young merchant plans
Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands, has praised the commitment of the Builders Merchants Federation for encouraging more young people to enter the building materials industry. During a visit to the BMF headquarters, the Mayor met with apprentices and discussed the career prospects for young people in the sector. …
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