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• “Planning, graft and vision” helped transform showroom in four weeks

  Bence Roofing Supplies’ new showroom has been opened by a local MP, who applauded its “planning, graft and vision”.

• Positive summer for builders’ merchant’s sales

  After a robust second quarter, sales through UK builders’ merchants continued to deliver value growth in Q3 2018, rising by 4.2% on the same period in 2017.

• Another acquisition for Huws Gray

  A Stoke-on-Trent builders’ merchant is the latest acquisition to join Huws Gray’s growing roster.

• Brexit fears sink business morale

  Fears about Brexit and the economy have led to the lowest levels of business optimism in almost six years, according to a new report.

• “Healthy Eating Workplace of the Year” crowned

  A food and drink awards ceremony has recognised the workplace catering at Travis Perkins.

• CRASH charity launches the BIG CRASHMAS BUILD

  CRASH, a charity that assists homelessness and hospice charities with construction related projects, has launched a Christmas appeal to raise £75,000.

• “Innovative” decking manufacturer joins NBG

  An eco-friendly composite decking company is the first of its kind to be invited to supply the National Buying Group.

• Smith Brothers Stores honours third generation Chairman

  John Smith, former Chairman of heating and plumbing merchant Smith Brothers Stores, has died aged 86.

• National Buying Group celebrates suppliers at annual awards

  The National Buying Group celebrated the stars of the sector in its Supplier Awards earlier this week at the climax of its annual conference.

• Permaroof UK announces large expansion programme for 2019

  Permaroof UK is set to make further investment in its head office in the New Year.

• Iconic RAF speaker to headline BMF’s landmark anniversary dinner

  A year of celebration for the Builders Merchants Federation draws to a close with a special anniversary dinner to mark 40 years of the BMF itself and 110 years as a trade body. The guest speaker comes from another iconic organisation celebrating its own centenary this year - the RAF.

• Local MP visits historic builders' merchants

  John Penrose, MP for Weston-Super-Mare, has visited local business Bradfords Building Supplies for a tour of their site and to meet staff.

• Timber giant branches out

  Arnold Laver & Co has merged with The National Timber Group, creating the largest independent timber distribution company in the UK.

• New ROCKWOOL expansion will create 65 jobs

  A multi-million pound project to build a new logistics centre for ROCKWOOL will create 65 new jobs.

• BMF opens third Regional Centre of Excellence in Scotland at Superglass

  The Builders Merchants Federation has launched its 22nd Regional Centre of Excellence, and the third in Scotland, at Superglass Insulation in Stirling.

• Proposal for a merger between IoBM and BMF fails to win support

  The Institute of Builders Merchants has said no to a proposal for a merger with the Builders Merchants Federation.