Building Materials Digital Services has signed agreements with the first five suppliers to share their product data on the new platform, Data Yard.

Building Materials Digital Services Ltd is a joint venture between the BMF and NMBS established to provide an industry-owned industry data pool. The companies leading the way are C-Tec (CT1), Fernco, Knauf, Knauf Insulation, and Ox Tools UK. 

As a centralised, scalable, and secure platform powered by Omiteo’s PIM solution, Etimix, Data Yard is expected to improve data quality, reduce duplication, and streamline the sharing of product information between suppliers and merchants.

Gareth Thomas, Managing Director of BMDS, said: “We are delighted to welcome the first five forward-thinking companies who are contributing to the transformation of product data sharing within our industry. Their proactive engagement and dedication provide an excellent model for others, and we anticipate that many additional suppliers will join BMDS’ Data Yard in the coming weeks.”