PBM February 2023: People News
As featured in the February edition of the magazine, PBM presents a selection of some of the latest merchant and supplier appointments and job moves:
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Swarfega on the hunt for the UK’s Toughest Trade
Skin care experts Swarfega has begun its annual hunt to find the UK’s Toughest Trade! Could it be one of your customers?
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Latest PHMI update confirms price inflation continues to drive growth
The latest figures from the PHMI report (November 2022) show price inflation (+9.8%) was again the driving factor behind year-on-year growth, with volumes falling -2.7%.
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Face to Face: Paul Swift, Manging Director of ForgeFix
PBM speaks with ForgeFix Manging Director, Paul Swift.
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Construction industry unites to support CRASH charity
Construction industry charity CRASH has offered heartfelt thanks to the construction companies who helped raise more than £85,000 in the CRASH Christmas card appeal.
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Inflation continues to drive BMBI merchant sales data
The latest BMBI report reveals that builders’ merchants’ value sales were up +1.4% in November 2022 compared to the same month in 2021, however, this was inflation-led gr...
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Crystal-Direct makes its Toolstation debut
As increasing numbers of retailers and builders’ merchants look to expand their fenestration options, Crystal-Direct has announced a new supply agreement with Toolstation...
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The Pulse #45: Merchants start the New Year with a spring in their step
As published in PBM’s February edition, the first ‘The Pulse’ survey conducted this year offers a refreshing amount of positivity in the marketplace.
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Unifix celebrates diamond anniversary
Following Owlett-Jaton marking 75 years in business last year, the organisation is celebrating annother “exciting and proud milestone” as Unifix reaches its 60th annivers...
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Regatta Professional launches extended Band of Builders workwear collection
Band of Builders has expanded its collection of branded workwear with the unveiling of new apparel from Regatta Professional to help tradespeople wear their charity suppo...
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