The Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants has announced that six new Freemen have joined the Company, taking the total number of Freemen and Liverymen to 259 – the highest figure the Company has ever had.

The ceremony took place on 17 March at Painters’ Hall, London, during a meeting of the Court of Assistants, after which the new Freemen joined Master Steve Boyer, members of the Court and the wider Livery for the annual City & Awards luncheon.

The Freemen clothed at the event were:

  • John Bampkin, NP Group
  • Jamie Herd, Lords Group Trading
  • Lee Jones, FAKRO GB
  • Cameron McLellan, Strata Products
  • Kate Tinsley OBE, MKM Building Supplies
  • Kevin Tolson, Etex Insulation.

Master Steve Boyer said: “I am delighted to welcome six new Liverymen to the Company today. Being invited to join the WCoBM is recognition of your dedication and hard work both in your own careers and in the way you have given back to the wider building materials industry.

"I’m particularly pleased to see that our membership numbers are now higher than they have ever been – something that I hope we can continue to build on in the coming years.”