As one of the most recognisable brands in the plumbing sector, Saniflo has been based in an office block in South Ruislip in South West London for more than 30 years with separate warehousing and showroom facilities in Bedford. Now, in time for a New Year start, the company has moved to a fantastic new […]

Builders merchants Thompson & Parkes celebrated the first anniversary of its Stourport branch today (September 14). The branch, which supplies DIY, decorating and gardening tools and accessories is complemented by the company’s other two branches in Kidderminster and Oreton branches, which offer building, timber, landscaping and plumbing products. There is also a full Dulux paint […]

The BMJ Industry Awards 2021 is now open for voting. The only awards programme in the merchanting sector that is decided by a pubic vote, the BMJ Industry Awards seek to reward and recognise the incrediable achievements of merchants and supliers, companies and individuals in the UK merchanting arena. BMJ Group Managing Editor Fiona Russell […]

In the “Mad Men” heyday of the 1960's, designer Robert Probst developed a modular, reconfigurable workstation – the now-despised office cubicle. Probst's early cubicles were created as a system of adjustable wall panels, modular storage, …

Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS), the supplier of software to the merchant industry, has bought Mincron Software Systems, based in Houston, Texas.

Primaflow F&P has announced the return of its popular Cashback initiative – with improved rewards on offer for independent plumbing, heating, bathroom and fires retailers. From 1st October until 21st December, ‘Cashback Plus’ will reward customers with a cash credit to their trade account for each Cashback promotional product ordered – with new regular bonus […]

Leading wetroom manufacturer Impey has been named the winner of a prestigious AJ Specification Award for bespoke product development work on the high-profile Nine Elms Point project in South London for Barratt London. On Friday 15th February, at the inaugural AJ Specification Awards, UK-based wetroom systems manufacturer Impey was named as the winner of the […]