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• All-Industry Conference Day One Review: Part two

  A day that ‘engaged, enlightened and entertained’ – just as the BMF promised .

• All-Industry Conference Day One Review: Part one

  The first half of day one of the BMF All-Industry Conference was surprisingly emotional, showing delegates the ways in which the building industry changes the lives of those in need, and teaching the importance of mental health awareness at work.

• Selco supports Spadework transformation

  A Kent charity which provides care, support and working opportunities for more than 100 people with learning and other disabilities, has continued the transformation of its site – thanks to Selco.

• NMBS holds golf day to never FORE-get

  The Woburn Golf & Country Club provided the perfect backdrop for this year’s NMBS/BMGS Golf Day, as the independent merchant sector came together to network and enjoy a friendly competition in glorious sunshine.

• Barking fire: Industry agrees that lack of flame-retardant timber treatment was “inappropriate”

  Following a recent serious fire in a block of flats in Barking, timber industry associations say there was a failure to properly fire-proof the timber cladding.

• Paul Bence to Chair new BMF Kitchen & Bathroom Forum

  The Builders Merchants Federation has announced the launch of its latest special interest Forum, which will focus on Kitchens and Bathrooms bringing together members with responsibility for these important product areas.

• VADO wins Innovation Brand of the Year

  VADO said it is “delighted” to have been awarded the Innovation Brand of the Year at the PHG Awards.

• BHETA expands its roster

  Four new suppliers have joined The British Home Enhancement Trade Association.

• 21st celebrations for Polypipe charity regatta

  The Polypipe charity regatta is returning for its 21st year this September.

• BMF opens second Regional Centre of Excellence at Page Group

  The Builders Merchants Federation has launched a second Regional Centre of Excellence at Page Group, this time in Birmingham.

• Abode becomes principle sponsor of charity bike challenge

  Tap and sink manufacturer Abode is throwing its support behind a charity bike challenge taking place this summer in aid of Alzheimer's Research UK.

• Covers Chichester helps primary school improve playground

  Covers Timber & Builders Merchants in Chichester has helped Fishbourne Primary School to improve its playground facilities by donating a tonne of play sand.

• New features make W.Howard website more user friendly than ever

  W.Howard has updated its corporate website to make it more user friendly and easier to navigate.

• Rheem acquires Intergas

  Intergas has joined Rheem’s Global Water Division, expanding its water heating and boiler portfolio for both residential and commercial applications.

• Huws Gray opens new Shropshire branch

  Huws Gray has opened a new 8,700 square foot branch on land in Whitchurch which had lain empty for years.

• tesa® sponsors major craft competition

  tesa, which supplies masking and adhesive tape, has sponsored a major competition run by the Scottish Association of Painting Craft Teachers.