All articles by Amit Thadani
Amit Thadani
Haulage a priority for BMF
New data from the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) reveals the shortage of HGV drivers as the main challenge faced by its members, who are already performing a balancing act to keep the building materials supply chain running across the UK.
Stamco Timber announces new managing director
The Independent Builders Merchants Group (IBMG), comprising Chandlers, Parkers, Fairalls and Stamco Timber has announced a new managing director of its timber division.
Record-breaking timber and joinery sales in Q2
The latest figures from the Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI), published in August, reveal that record-breaking value sales in June 2021 helped builders’ merchants hit their best ever quarter since the Index began in July 2014. Timber and joinery products recorded its highest monthly sales (+57.5%), despite continuing material shortages.
Travis Perkins group’s BSS selects K8 from Kerridge CS
Kerridge Commercial Systems Ltd (KCS, well known to many timber merchants, has announced that it has concluded an agreement with BSS, part of the Travis Perkins group, to implement its flagship K8 business solution across the entire BSS estate.
Daltons Wadkin to host in-house exhibition
Following the success of previous in-house exhibitions, Daltons Wadkin has announced dates for its autumn event, September 28-30 to be held at its Nottingham showroom.
Vandecasteele takes delivery of 17 new trucks
Vandecasteele Houtimport has taken delivery of 17 new VOLVO trucks. The vehicles were ordered on July 14, 2020 and following some delays caused by the Covid pandemic, were delivered exactly one year later.
Hanson Plywood expands Virtual Showroom
Hanson Plywood has announced the opening of phase three of its Virtual Showroom.
Setra Wood Products strengthens sales team
Setra Wood Products is strengthening its sales team for the UK market. Lee Tucker joins the company on September 13.
Woodsafe heads down under
Woodsafe Timber Protection Ltd has launched an exclusive collaboration with Australia’s market-leading fire protection coatings company – Fireshield – extending the reach of its specialised pressure impregnated timber processes to New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands.
Made Smarter creates 60 digital leaders
Two furniture manufacturers are among 60 firms pursuing smarter manufacturing through Made Smarter’s innovative leadership programme.