The Builders Merchants Federation has announced that Brewers Decorator Centres will be joining as an affiliate member on 1 February 2026, enhancing the representation within the trade body’s Painting, Decorating and Building Chemicals membership category.
Brewers is a long-established family business founded in Sussex in 1904 and is now reportedly the UK’s largest independent decorator’s merchant, with a growing network of 267 stores. The business supplies paints, wallpaper and all essentials for decorating projects, making it the “Destination for Decorators by offering the best value, choice, customer service and advice.”
Furthermore, through its Decorators Academy, Brewers provides training and development for painters and decorators with CITB-accredited courses to upskill professionals across a wide range of products and techniques.
CEO Simon Brewer commented: “Brewers’ vision and values are very much aligned with those of the BMF. As a company, we take pride in balancing commercial, environmental and social priorities, and we look forward to working with the BMF and fellow members to help advance the building materials sector.”
BMF CEO John Newcomb added: “We are delighted to welcome Brewers to the BMF. As active members, they will not only participate in the BMF Painting, Decorating & Chemicals Forum but also, by sharing best practices, help promote the wider adoption of sustainable solutions within the sector.”
Main image: (L-R) BMF Commercial Director, Mike Tattam; Brewers CEO Simon Brewer; BMF CEO John Newcomb; Jason Hines, Brewers Trading Director.
