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		<title>Marathon achievement for ForgeFix team in campaign to ‘Screw Prostate Cancer’</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 07:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="208" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/forgefix-prostate-cancer-marathon-1a-300x208.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Two runners from ForgeFix have successfully completed their challenge to run four marathons, in four countries of the UK, all in support of the company’s campaign to ‘Screw Prostate Cancer’." decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/forgefix-prostate-cancer-marathon-1a-300x208.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/forgefix-prostate-cancer-marathon-1a-1024x711.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/forgefix-prostate-cancer-marathon-1a-768x533.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/forgefix-prostate-cancer-marathon-1a-1536x1067.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/forgefix-prostate-cancer-marathon-1a-2048x1423.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Two runners from ForgeFix have successfully completed their challenge to run four marathons, in four countries of the UK, all in support of the company’s campaign to ‘Screw Prostate Cancer’.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/marathon-achievement-for-forgefix-team-in-campaign-to-scre-prostate-cancer/">Marathon achievement for ForgeFix team in campaign to ‘Screw Prostate Cancer’</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>ForgeFix ‘Pick n Fix’ campaign moves up a gear</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/forgefix-pick-n-fix-campaign-moves-up-a-gear/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/forgefix-forgefast-pic-n-fix-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="ForgeFix has launched Pic n Fix - its latest ForgeFast merchant promotion, once again in partnership with Greggs." decoding="async" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/forgefix-forgefast-pic-n-fix-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/forgefix-forgefast-pic-n-fix-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/forgefix-forgefast-pic-n-fix-768x512.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/forgefix-forgefast-pic-n-fix-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/forgefix-forgefast-pic-n-fix.jpg 1482w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>As the initiative gains momentum, Kellaway Building Supplies is just one of the merchants to have signed up for ForgeFix’s new ‘Pick n Fix’ campaign and tells PBM how it has been reaping the rewards.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/forgefix-pick-n-fix-campaign-moves-up-a-gear/">ForgeFix ‘Pick n Fix’ campaign moves up a gear</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>ForgeFix’s new Bessemer Park facility named a BMF Centre of Excellence</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/forgefixs-new-bessemer-park-facility-named-a-bmf-centre-of-excellence/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 13:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/forgefix-bmf-centre-of-excellence-a-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="ForgeFix has announced that its new facility at Bessemer Park in Sheffield has officially been named a BMF Centre of Excellence." decoding="async" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/forgefix-bmf-centre-of-excellence-a-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/forgefix-bmf-centre-of-excellence-a-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/forgefix-bmf-centre-of-excellence-a-768x512.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/forgefix-bmf-centre-of-excellence-a-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/forgefix-bmf-centre-of-excellence-a-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/forgefix-bmf-centre-of-excellence-a.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>ForgeFix has announced that its new facility at Bessemer Park in Sheffield has officially been named a Builders Merchants Federation Centre of Excellence.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/forgefixs-new-bessemer-park-facility-named-a-bmf-centre-of-excellence/">ForgeFix’s new Bessemer Park facility named a BMF Centre of Excellence</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Galleon Fixings builds leadership team as ForgeFix trio expand responsibilities</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="216" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/galleon-dormole-forgefix-300x216.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Galleon Fixings, the wholly-owned fixings division of the Dormole Group including ForgeFix and Harrison &amp; Clough, has announced the appointment of Paul Swift as Managing Director whilst Paul Simpson and Rebecca Fortescue-Halliwell have also been named as Sales Director and Marketing Director respectively." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/galleon-dormole-forgefix-300x216.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/galleon-dormole-forgefix-1024x736.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/galleon-dormole-forgefix-768x552.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/galleon-dormole-forgefix-1536x1104.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/galleon-dormole-forgefix.jpg 1619w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Galleon Fixings, the wholly-owned fixings division of the Dormole Group including ForgeFix and Harrison &#038; Clough, has announced the appointment of Paul Swift as Managing Director whilst Paul Simpson and Rebecca Fortescue-Halliwell have also been named as Sales Director and Marketing Director respectively.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/galleon-fixings-builds-leadership-team-as-forgefix-trio-expand-responsibilities/">Galleon Fixings builds leadership team as ForgeFix trio expand responsibilities</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Supplier Profile: outlining Owlett-Jaton’s sales support offer for merchants</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="199" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/owlett-jaton-1-april-2025-300x199.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="PBM charts the history of Owlett-Jaton, which has grown to become one of the country’s largest wholesale suppliers of fasteners, fixings and associated products." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/owlett-jaton-1-april-2025-300x199.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/owlett-jaton-1-april-2025-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/owlett-jaton-1-april-2025-768x510.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/owlett-jaton-1-april-2025-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/owlett-jaton-1-april-2025-2048x1360.jpg 2048w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/owlett-jaton-1-april-2025-765x510.jpg 765w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>PBM charts the history of Owlett-Jaton, which has grown to become one of the country’s largest wholesale suppliers of fasteners, fixings and associated products.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/owlett-jaton-in-profile/">Supplier Profile: outlining Owlett-Jaton’s sales support offer for merchants</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>SEAC unveils new brand identity and website</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 10:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="188" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/seac-branding-010425-300x188.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="SEAC has revealed a new brand identity and website refresh as the business draws on its heritage whilst outlining its focus on the future." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/seac-branding-010425-300x188.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/seac-branding-010425-1024x643.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/seac-branding-010425-768x482.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/seac-branding-010425.jpg 1251w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>SEAC has revealed a new brand identity and accompanying website refresh as the business draws on its heritage whilst outlining its focus on the future.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/seac-unveils-new-branding-and-website/">SEAC unveils new brand identity and website</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Driven by data: how ForgeFix is maximising the benefits of NBG’s PIM system</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2024 10:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/forgefix-nbg-1-924-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="NBG and ForgeFix examine the importance of effective product information and data sharing in the supply chain." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/forgefix-nbg-1-924-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/forgefix-nbg-1-924-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/forgefix-nbg-1-924-768x512.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/forgefix-nbg-1-924-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/forgefix-nbg-1-924-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/forgefix-nbg-1-924-765x510.jpg 765w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>NBG and ForgeFix examine the importance of effective product information and data sharing in the supply chain.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/how-forgefix-is-maximising-the-benefits-of-the-nbg-pim-system/">Driven by data: how ForgeFix is maximising the benefits of NBG’s PIM system</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Samac celebrates its 20th Anniversary</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 07:30:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/samac-fixings-20th-anniversary-070524-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="2024 sees Samac Fixings, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of fixings, fasteners and roofing materials, proudly celebrating its 20th anniversary." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/samac-fixings-20th-anniversary-070524-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/samac-fixings-20th-anniversary-070524-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/samac-fixings-20th-anniversary-070524-768x512.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/samac-fixings-20th-anniversary-070524-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/samac-fixings-20th-anniversary-070524-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/samac-fixings-20th-anniversary-070524.jpg 1542w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>2024 sees Samac Fixings, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of fixings, fasteners and roofing materials, proudly celebrating its 20th anniversary.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/samac-fixings-celebrates-20th-anniversary/">Samac celebrates its 20th Anniversary</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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