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Expansion plans for RGB Building Supplies - Professional Builders Merchant

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Expansion plans for RGB Building Supplies. Following an extremely successful 2014 to 2015 trading year, RGB Building Supplies has announced a number of exciting developments ensuring the business continues to grow. One of the largest independent merchants in the south west, RGB will be adding one new branch and re-locating another, as well as a new kitchen and bathroom studio and an increase in Head Office space. Additionally, a new kitchen and bathroom studio is being built at RGB’s Exeter branch. F...

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Regency Kitchens joins the BMF - Professional Builders Merchant

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Regency Kitchens joins the BMF. Kitchen-manufacturer Regency Kitchens is the latest supplier to join the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF). The company produces over 3,000 kitchens a week at its purpose-built factory in the Peak District one of the few totally mechanised facilities in the UK. Said John Newcomb, BMF MD: The BMF is the trade association that brings together merchants and their suppliers and I’m delighted that Regency has joined our fast-growing supplier cohort. I’m looking forward to...

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P C Henderson appoints new MD. P C Henderson, the designer and manufacturer of sliding door hardware, has announced the appointment of Trevor Cossins as its Managing Director. Baxi responds to the closure of DECC. Jeff House, Regulatory Marketing Manager at Baxi Heating, comments in response to the closure of the Department for Energy and Climate Change. Worcester comments on Green Deal verdict. NMBS 2016 Conference – business takeaways. Deb Group asserts need to be more ‘UV aware’. BMF issues statement ...

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Magazine - Professional Builders Merchant

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The No. 1 business magazine for builders’, plumbers’ and timber merchants, PBM provides practical, informative and engaging articles on the subjects that matter most to our readers industry news and views, topical sales and management issues, marketing and merchandising information alongside the latest product innovations. You can also play along with our monthly Fantasy Football competition! Click here to take part. If you’ve got a story for us, email pbm@hamerville.co.uk. Or call: 01923 237799. To subs...

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New Products Archives - Professional Builders Merchant

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NMBS launches new merchant locator app. The National Merchant Buying Society (NMBS) is employing the latest technology as part of its commitment to strengthening independents with the launch of MerchantApp. Richard Burbidge stairparts just Champion for new branch. As part of Champion Timber’s new Weybridge branch, Richard Burbidge’s FUSION commercial stairparts have been fitted to provide a stylish and secure staircase for its cust. Hydro International training module goes live. Pilkington and JELD-WEN h...

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The changing role of the plumber - Professional Builders Merchant

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The changing role of the plumber. A survey conducted by plumbing, heating, and bathroom specialist, City Plumbing Supplies, has shown that style-conscious homeowners prefer to conduct independent, in-depth research when making the decision to purchase a new bathroom. As a result, plumbers are much more likely to recommend the use of a showroom or accompany consumers during the purchase process. Fortunately, merchants such as City Plumbing Supplies are rising to the challenge and providing Bathroom Showro...

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Ninth straight quarter of growth for UK construction, says CPA - Professional Builders Merchant

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Ninth straight quarter of growth for UK construction, says CPA. The Construction Products Association’s latest Construction Trade Survey shows that firms across the construction industry reported growth in activity in the second quarter of 2015, marking the ninth consecutive quarter of growth. However, the near-term outlook is clouded by labour supply issues and rising wage costs. Key survey findings include:. Private housing output rose in Q2 according to 43% of building contractors, on balance. Comment...

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Green Deal: Worcester says funding end paves way for 'flexible regulation' - Professional Builders Merchant

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Green Deal: Worcester says funding end paves way for ‘flexible regulation’. Neil Schofield, Head of Governmental and External Affairs at Worcester, Bosch Group, argues that the Department for Energy and Climate Change’s (DECC) decision to cease funding for the Green Deal should prompt renewed focus on smarter regulation for the heating industry. With the right support from Government, there is no reason why building-related industries can’t work together to keep energy efficiency high on the agenda.

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Filplastic targets North and Midlands with expanded sales team - Professional Builders Merchant

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Filplastic targets North and Midlands with expanded sales team. Leading supplier to the builders’ merchants industry, racking specialist Filplastic Ltd, has bolstered its sales team with a host of new appointments. The Yorkshire-based company is targeting potential clients in the North and Midlands by recruiting business development managers, Gary Winter and Tony Corrigan. Sarah Costello joins the accounts team and is also based at Filplastic’s head office. Gary Winter, who lives in North Lincolnshire, s...

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MAC’s Truck Rental takes to the road with £10m investment - Professional Builders Merchant

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MAC’s Truck Rental takes to the road with 10m investment. In response to market conditions and customer demand, leading commercial vehicle sales company MAC’s Truck Sales Ltd has announced plans to launch a dedicated commercial vehicle truck rental business to complement its long established truck sales operation. With effect from September 15. The initial 10 million investment in new vehicles is only the beginning for MAC’s Truck Rental, as the Yorkshire-based company is further committed to growing the...