Tag Archives: young merchants

ForgeFix supports SWFCCP

ForgeFix supports Sheffield Wednesday FC’s community programme

ForgeFix, distributors of fixings, fasteners and associated products, has announced that it is working with Sheffield Wednesday FC’s Community Programme (SWFCCP) to help bring about greater opportunity and business experience for young people in the Sheffield area.  SWFCCP is the football club’s charitable arm, established to support the development of …

Read More »

Maddie’s Day 2025: Turn the Sector Yellow!

Maddie's Day encourages The industry to ware Yellow to raise awareness

On September 19, 2025, the building materials sector will burst into colour as the industry celebrates Maddie’s Day. This sector-wide celebration encourages participants to wear yellow as a way of shining a spotlight on the opportunities and career paths the industry offers to young people. How to get involved: Wear …

Read More »

BMF Young Merchants to get a taste of adventure

Oli France photo

Oli France, an adventurer and professional expedition leader, will share some of his experienes at this year’s BMF Young Merchants Conference in October. France has travelled alone and led teams through some of the world’s most dangerous and least visited countries on adventures that have taken him through deserts, jungles, …

Read More »

Harrison and Kilburn headline Young Merchants Conference

 Andrew Harrison and David Kilburn, two of the most influential leaders in the builders’ merchant industry, are to speak at the BMF Young Merchants Conference at the NEC, Birmingham in October. Harrison, Deputy CEO – Plumbing and Heating at Travis Perkins and Kilburn Executive Chairman of MKM Building Supplies will …

Read More »

West Midlands Mayor backs BMF young merchant plans

Mayor at BMF

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. …

Read More »