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BMI helps shield school children from sea storms
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Students at George Hastwell School, an academy in Barrow-in-Furness for children with severe or profound learning difficulties, are now sheltered by a robust roof that is built to a specification from BMI UK & Ireland – the largest manufacturer and distributor of flat and pitched roofing and waterproofing solutions in the UK and Europe – […]

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Bushboard Supports Job-seeking Veterans
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Worktop and bathroom panel manufacturer Bushboard has recruited ex-military personnel for several key roles within the company. “We used an agency that specialises in ex-military job seekers,” said Lindy Tegg, HR manager. “We find that ex forces people are committed, hardworking, self-motivated and happy to take a high level of responsibility – all qualities as […]

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ECi spruces up with software acquisition
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ECi Software Solutions  has acquired Spruce Computer Systems Limited, the UK-based reseller of ECi’s Spruce software for managing timber, hardware and building materials businesses in the United Kingdom. Spruce Computer Systems Ltd. will become part of ECi’s LBM and Hardlines (LBMH) division.   ECi has been selling its merchant software solutions in the United Kingdom for nearly 20 years […]

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Brymec get top marks at Bournemouth
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Building services specialist merchant Brymec has helped to supply product and technical expertise on the construction of the landmark Bailey Point development, Bournemouth University’s new £31 million student accommodation project. The modern student accommodation, located at the heart of the university’s Lansdowne Campus, will home 550 students in ensuite bedroom apartments and studio flats, all […]

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Merchants grow wiser with Arbor Forest Training
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Staff from Building and Plumbing Supplies, Chandlers Building Supplies and EH Smith have all recently completed the training programme provided by Arbor Forest Products, and the merchants are now reaping the benefits of their staff’s increased knowledge and confidence with timber. EH Smith has sent a total of 50 members of staff on the training […]

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The BMF React to the new PM
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Reacting to today’s news that Boris Johnson MP has been elected as the new Conservative Party Leader, John Newcomb, Chief Executive of the Builders Merchants’ Federation, said “I congratulate Boris Johnson on his election as Tory Leader in succession to Theresa May.  I also wish him well, as the challenges ahead that he and his […]

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Perfect Pocket-sized Paint matching from Dulux Trade
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Dulux Trade has launched a perfectly portable tool for contractors to allow them to match the colour of multiple surfaces to Dulux Trade paint on site. The Dulux Trade Colour Sensor has been adapted for Dulux Trade to give far greater accuracy and compliment other Dulux Trade tools and services including the Dulux Trade Colour […]

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