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P&H Merchants’ August value sales down -2.6% year-on-year image
P&H Merchants’ August value sales down -2.6% year-on-year
24 October, 2025
Volume sales dropped -9.2% and prices increased +7.3% year-on-year.
Civils & Lintels receives recognition for fundraising efforts image
Civils & Lintels receives recognition for fundraising efforts
The C&L team received the ‘Impact through Funds Raised’ award for supporting Mates in Mind.
Builders’ merchant insolvencies plateau in September image
Builders’ merchant insolvencies plateau in September
Insight Data analysis shows builders’ merchants in the Home Counties were hit hardest.
MKM welcomes Emma Hardy MP during Flood Action Week image
MKM welcomes Emma Hardy MP during Flood Action Week
The visit was supported by the Builders Merchants Federation, which has been instrumental in connecting parliamentarians with merchants.
City Plumbing extends range without the risk thanks to Virtualstock partnership  image
City Plumbing extends range without the risk thanks to Virtualstock partnership 
Within weeks of going live, CPS has already added thousands of new plumbing, heating, and bathroom products to its online range, while avoiding the inventory risks typically associated with range expansion.
Russell Roof Tiles secures eight-figure deal with HSBC image
Russell Roof Tiles secures eight-figure deal with HSBC
The refinancing deal offers greater financial flexibility, enabling the business to scale up production and invest in ongoing innovation.
elementalLONDON 2025 preview sets the stage for the UK’s leading net zero event   image
elementalLONDON 2025 preview sets the stage for the UK’s leading net zero event  
The preview is available now, providing a glimpse of the ideas, technologies, and conversations that will define this year’s show.
Jewson gets cleaning to help protect the nation’s coastlines image
Jewson gets cleaning to help protect the nation’s coastlines
Employees have been working with customers and suppliers to help clean up coastlines.
Government announces V-level qualification image
Government announces V-level qualification
In a bid to simplify post-16 education, the government has announced the creation of a new V-level qualification from 2027.
Teenager with life-limiting disease given safe sensory space thanks to Band of Builders image
Teenager with life-limiting disease given safe sensory space thanks to Band of Builders
Stevie Taylor, 15, thanks charity volunteers for garden makeover.
CLC group report concerns about the overall state of construction image
CLC group report concerns about the overall state of construction
John Newcomb, CEO of the Builders Merchants Federation and Peter Caplehorn, CEO of the Construction Products Association, co-chairs of the Construction Leadership Council’s Material Supply Chain Group, have issued the following statement.
HMG Paints unveils new production and development centre image
HMG Paints unveils new production and development centre
Manchester-based paint manufacturer HMG Paints has officially opened the Len Hutton Centre, a facility dedicated to water-based production.
Flogas Britain acquires AvantiGas’ cylinder business image
Flogas Britain acquires AvantiGas’ cylinder business
Flogas Britain has announced its acquisition of AvantiGas’ cylinder business, marking another step forward in strengthening its national off-grid energy network.
Howdens employee completes record-breaking Pacific crossing image
Howdens employee completes record-breaking Pacific crossing
Miriam Payne, along with Jess Rowe, are the first women’s team to have rowed the full Pacific Ocean non-stop and unsupported from South America to Australia.
Bradfords supports property flood resilience during Flood Action Week image
Bradfords supports property flood resilience during Flood Action Week
An in-store event saw leading suppliers such as Lakeside Flood Solutions, Fernco, and Marsh Industries, share insight into the evolving landscape of property flood resilience.  
Bathroom renovations reflect cost-of-living pressures and changing lifestyles image
Bathroom renovations reflect cost-of-living pressures and changing lifestyles
The research in City Plumbing’s new Taking the Temperature report, aligns with the wider ‘improve, not move’ trend.
Waterline goes into administration image
Waterline goes into administration
One of the country's largest kitchen and bathroom distributors, Waterline has gone into administration after 78 years in business.
BMF wins 2025 Stunell Award for apprenticeship innovations image
BMF wins 2025 Stunell Award for apprenticeship innovations
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has been recognised by the National Home Improvement Council’s (NHIC) for outstanding leadership in apprenticeships and skills.
Report finds apprenticeship shortfall threatens government housebuilding pledge image
Report finds apprenticeship shortfall threatens government housebuilding pledge
While job demand surges across construction, the apprenticeship system that should be feeding these trades is failing to deliver, according to new data.
Travis Perkins Plc backs renewed flood focus image
Travis Perkins Plc backs renewed flood focus
The building materials supplier reaffirms its commitment to helping tradespeople when emergencies strike.
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