Sales figures for the final quarter of 2019 published today in the BMF’s Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) round off a disappointing year for the sector, with a third consecutive quarter of negative growth. There were six less trading days in Q4 compared with Q3, but a comparison of average sales per day (which removes […]

Russell Roof Tiles has once again proved it is leading the charge, becoming one of the first concrete roof tile manufacturers to adapt to new health and safety standards ahead of schedule. The latest ISO (International Organisation for Standardisation) 45001 Standard for occupational health and safety, had its guidelines revised in 2018 to further support […]

NMBS members will now find it even easier to pay their monthly accounts via Direct Debit, thanks to recent upgrades to the Buying Society’s account facilities. NMBS members have been able to settle their monthly accounts via Direct Debit for a number of years, but after the system’s initial trial proved incredibly successful, NMBS has […]

The nominations have been submitted for the 2020 BMJ Industry Awards, the only merchant industry awards programme that is voted for by the industry itself. There is just a few weeks left to cast your votes across the categories to find out who will be walking away triumphantly from the Awards Lunch on Friday May […]

The latest PCAâ Dual-Core Aerators, from British manufacturer Neoperl, have been designed to ensure a consistent flow in both high and low-pressure environments. It’s the very latest in technology for aerators and it’s unique and patented by Neoperl. Stream and flow control devices are often fitted in the spout of new washbasin, bath and kitchen […]

Midlands-based independent builders merchant, Frank Key has strengthened its management team with two new full-time recruits. New Group head of marketing, Shafiq Sharif, and group head of human resources, Ruth Housley, bring with them a wealth of experience and have both settled into their roles at the Daybrook, Nottingham branch extremely well. Sharif has already […]

Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) has appointed Camilla Lardner as its Professional Services Group (PSG) Director. Her background in project delivery and passion for continuous improvement will mark the start of a new direction for PSG, with a strong emphasis on excellent customer service and experience. Lardner joined KCS as Project Delivery Director in July 2018 […]