Professional Builders Merchant

02/01/2025

NEWS CATCH-UP: Cordiners Timber & Building Supplies is “thrilled and honoured” to have been awarded a Royal Warrant for goods supplied to His Majesty The King.

Cordiners Timber & Building Supplies is “thrilled and honoured” to have been awarded a Royal Warrant for goods supplied to His Majesty The King.

10/12/2024

Dulux Decorator Centre is to officially join the Builders Merchants Federation - BMF as an affiliate member on 1 January 2025.

Dulux Decorator Centre is to officially join the Builders Merchants Federation as an affiliate member on 1 January 2025.

26/11/2024

The Builders Merchants Federation - BMF is writing to the government to express its “grave concerns over the future of the industry” as a consequence of changes to Inheritance Tax announced in the Autumn Budget which it asserts could “significantly impact private and family-owned businesses in its membership, who may struggle to justify investment in the future.”

The BMF (Builders Merchants Federation) is writing to the government to express its “grave concerns over the future of the industry.”

25/11/2024

NEWS CATCH-UP: Russell Roof Tiles has continued to take steps to reduce its carbon footprint with the installation of solar panels at its new £18.5m upgraded plant.

See below for the full story, which also details the launch of the firm's innovative Bute3 "triple interlocking multipurpose roof tile" which is being manufactured at the plant:

Russell Roof Tiles has continued to take steps to reduce its carbon footprint with the installation of solar panels at its new £18.5m upgraded plant.

21/11/2024

With the next stage of its Sector Awareness programme ramping up, the Builders Merchants Federation - BMF is looking for three volunteers to be the face of BM Careers and share their story via social media and consumer press briefings.

With the next stage of its Sector Awareness programme ramping up, the BMF is looking for three volunteers to be the faces of the BM Careers campaign.

25/10/2024

National Merchant Buying Society (NMBS) reports that it has now helped to recruit over 150 apprentices across the independent merchant sector.

NMBS reports that it has now helped to recruit over 150 apprentices across the independent merchant sector.

23/10/2024

Jewson has opened the doors to its first purpose-built Branch of the Future, which it says will act as a “beacon of the very highest standards of merchanting.”

Jewson has opened the doors to its first purpose-built Branch of the Future at a 1.3 acre site in Farnborough.

22/10/2024

PLASSON UK has confirmed the appointment of Victoria Fiddies as its new Sales Director as the company “continues to expand its sales strategy to target new market areas.”

PLASSON UK has appointed Victoria Fiddies as its new Sales Director as the firm continues to expand its strategy to target new market areas.

22/10/2024

InstallerSHOW, taking place from 24-26 June 2025 at the NEC in Birmingham, has revealed details of an enhanced partnership with the Builders Merchants Federation - BMF.

InstallerSHOW, taking place from 24-26 June 2025 at the NEC in Birmingham, has revealed details of an enhanced partnership with the BMF.

18/10/2024

NIBE Energy Systems Limited has enhanced its UK delivery service by partnering with the Ziegler Group. The move is part of the heat pump manufacturer’s general growth strategy and broadened routes to market, which also includes direct to merchant.

NIBE Energy Systems has enhanced its UK delivery service by partnering with the Ziegler Group.

18/10/2024

Hirebase, part of the Huws Gray Group, has announced a multi-million pound investment in additional fleet with Leicester based BTE Plant.

Hirebase, part of Huws Gray Group, has announced a multi-million pound investment in additional fleet with Leicester based BTE plant.

18/10/2024

STARK Group’s Jewson brand has launched its very first distribution hub at the newly refurbished Craigentinny Jewson branch in Edinburgh.

14/10/2024

Kilwaughter Minerals is to become part of the Saint-Gobain group after a binding agreement was reached for the multi-national to acquire the Northern Irish quarrying and mineral processor.
Kilwaughter Lime

Kilwaughter Minerals is to become part of the Saint-Gobain group after a binding agreement was reached for the multi-national to acquire the Northern Irish quarrying and mineral processor.

11/10/2024

Very impressed by the new brand film from Superglass Insulation Ltd as part of its latest marketing campaign, featuring Grand Designs’ Kevin McCloud. The film, titled ‘The Walk,’ has been produced to underpin the company’s position as a pioneering manufacturer of glass mineral wool solutions and — with its products made from up to 84% recycled glass — to showcase the sustainability ethos of the business.

Superglass has unveiled its new marketing campaign, featuring a brand film Starring Grand Designs’ Kevin McCloud.

11/10/2024

Uniquely located on the high street at Updown Hill, beside Sutton’s sandwich shop, Chandlers Building Supplies has launched a new concept timber and landscaping showroom in the heart of Windlesham town centre.

Chandlers Building Supplies has launched a new concept timber and landscaping showroom in the heart of Windlesham town centre.

11/10/2024

Jason Foster-Jones is the new Commercial Director for Keystone Lintels. With extensive experience in the construction industry and a strong customer-first mentality, the firm notes that “Jason brings valuable expertise and a proven track record in this crucial role.”

Jason Foster-Jones is the new Commercial Director for Keystone Lintels.

02/10/2024

STARK Building Materials UK has announced a new brand identity for its specialist civils, utilities and infrastructure projects business, with ‘Frazer’ becoming the new name for ‘ Civils Frazer’.

STARK Building Materials UK has announced a new brand identity for its specialist civils, utilities and infrastructure projects business, with ‘Frazer’ becoming the new name for ‘Jewson Civils Frazer’.