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Parkers buys Stamco to create larger Kent and Sussex merchanting group
Long-established Sussex merchant group Stamco has been acquired by Parker Building supplies for an undisclosed sum.
Long-established Sussex merchant group Stamco has been acquired by Parker Building supplies for an undisclosed sum.
Premier Forest Group posts another record year
Premier Forest Group Ltd has posted another record financial year, with annual turnover growth of 12% to £141m in the year ending April 2019.
Premier Forest Group Ltd has posted another record financial year, with annual turnover growth of 12% to £141m in the year ending April 2019.
TTJ Awards voting under way!
Voting has got under way in the TTJ Awards 2019 voted categories.
Voting has got under way in the TTJ Awards 2019 voted categories.
Travis Perkins and Grafton results “solid” despite mixed market backdrop
Merchanting giants Travis Perkins (TP) and Grafton Group have reported solid annual results despite acknowledging a weaker market backdrop.
Merchanting giants Travis Perkins (TP) and Grafton Group have reported solid annual results despite acknowledging a weaker market backdrop.
Cairngorm acquires Sentry Doors
Cairngorm Capital has made further moves in the timber products sector with the acquisition of fire and security door manufacturer Sentry Doors.
Cairngorm Capital has made further moves in the timber products sector with the acquisition of fire and security door manufacturer Sentry Doors.
James Latham acquires Abbey Woods of Ireland
James Latham has acquired the entire issued share capital of Abbey Wood Agencies Ltd, a leading Irish timber merchant and the official distributor of Accoya wood in Ireland.
James Latham has acquired the entire issued share capital of Abbey Wood Agencies Ltd, a leading Irish timber merchant and the official distributor of Accoya wood in Ireland.
Beers Timber Holdings acquires Tonge Bridge Timber
Liverpool based Beers Timber Holdings has announced the completion of the purchase of Tonge Bridge Timber of Bolton.
Liverpool based Beers Timber Holdings has announced the completion of the purchase of Tonge Bridge Timber of Bolton.
Lords acquires merchant
West London-based Lords Builders Merchants has announced the acquisition of Kings Langley Building Supplies Limited (KLBS Ltd).
West London-based Lords Builders Merchants has announced the acquisition of Kings Langley Building Supplies Limited (KLBS Ltd).
Bradfords acquires Solo
Bradfords Building Supplies has announced the acquisition of Archmartin Ltd, trading as Solo Building Supplies.
Bradfords Building Supplies has announced the acquisition of Archmartin Ltd, trading as Solo Building Supplies.
Travis Perkins reports solid merchant sales but challenging consumer business at Wickes
Travis Perkins (TP) has reported good sales growth in its merchant trade business but challenging conditions in its Wickes consumer business.
Travis Perkins (TP) has reported good sales growth in its merchant trade business but challenging conditions in its Wickes consumer business.
Investors’ UK timber sector expansion continues with Rembrand Timber acquisition
Private investment group Cairngorm Capital Partners LLP’s timber industry portfolio has taken another leap forward with addition of Rembrand Timber, which is merging with its Thornbridge Sawmills business.
Private investment group Cairngorm Capital Partners LLP’s timber industry portfolio has taken another leap forward with addition of Rembrand Timber, which is merging with its Thornbridge Sawmills business.
Over 500 delegates attend NMBS All-Industry Conference
NMBS, the UK’s largest buying society for independent builders’, plumbing and heating, timber, and hardware merchants, attracted more than 500 delegates to its All-Industry Conference in Italy on June 14-17.
NMBS, the UK’s largest buying society for independent builders’, plumbing and heating, timber, and hardware merchants, attracted more than 500 delegates to its All-Industry Conference in Italy on June 14-17.
Builders’ merchant sales grow
Latest builders’ merchant sales stats show sales were up 8.8% in April compared with the same month a year ago.
Latest builders’ merchant sales stats show sales were up 8.8% in April compared with the same month a year ago.
Timber drives merchants’ sales growth
Timber helped drive growth in the value of builders merchants’ Q1 sales, according to the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF).
Timber helped drive growth in the value of builders merchants’ Q1 sales, according to the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF).
Alsford in Brexit softwood prices warning to Lib Dem leader
Alsford Timber has warned Lib Dem leader Vince Cable that the company may have to pay millions more upfront to buy European softwood if the UK Government does not secure mutually-beneficial customs’ arrangements before the United Kingdom leaves the EU in ten months’ time.
Alsford Timber has warned Lib Dem leader Vince Cable that the company may have to pay millions more upfront to buy European softwood if the UK Government does not secure mutually-beneficial customs’ arrangements before the United Kingdom leaves the EU in ten months’ time.
Richard Williams joins H&B
North Wales builders merchant Richard Williams has joined H&B merchant group.
North Wales builders merchant Richard Williams has joined H&B merchant group.
BMCo expands into South Yorkshire
Builders merchant BMCo Ltd has continued its expansion plans with the opening of a third branch in Rotherham.
Builders merchant BMCo Ltd has continued its expansion plans with the opening of a third branch in Rotherham.
Building product sales up in February
Builders’ merchant timber and joinery sales showed a strong performance in the latest data released in the Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI).
Builders’ merchant timber and joinery sales showed a strong performance in the latest data released in the Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI).
Merchant talks housing during shadow chancellor visit
A London builders’ merchant has reminded shadow chancellor John McDonnell of the vital role played by merchants in supporting house construction and improvement work.
A London builders’ merchant has reminded shadow chancellor John McDonnell of the vital role played by merchants in supporting house construction and improvement work.
