Independents Archives - Professional Builders Merchant

Lawsons secures independent future, based on founding principles and family values

|Date: 14 Apr 2026

Lawsons secures independent future, based on founding principles and family values

Family shareholders of Lawsons Group have transferred 51% of the company into an independent ethical trus ...

Family shareholders of Lawsons Group have transferred 51% of the company into an independent ethical trust. ...

14 Apr 2026
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Robert Price acquires Lliw Building Supplies

|Date: 13 Apr 2026

Robert Price acquires Lliw Building Supplies

Robert Price Builders’ Merchants has announced the acquisition of Lliw Building Supplies, further strengt ...

Robert Price Builders’ Merchants has announced the acquisition of Lliw Building Supplies, further strengthening its presence across South Wales. ...

13 Apr 2026
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MKM at the double — again!

|Date: 02 Mar 2026

MKM at the double — again!

MKM Building Supplies has now launched branches 140 and 141, with new depots in Wellingborough and Swindo ...

MKM Building Supplies has now launched branches 140 and 141, with new depots in Wellingborough and Swindon both officially opening their doors on Monday 2nd March. ...

02 Mar 2026
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Assessing the biggest challenges and opportunities for independent merchants in 2026

|Date: 05 Feb 2026

Assessing the biggest challenges and opportunities for independent merchants in 2026

Ian Murphy, Chief Operating Officer at IBC, a Partner of National Buying Group (NBG), outlines the practi ...

Ian Murphy, Chief Operating Officer at IBC, a Partner of National Buying Group (NBG), outlines the practical shifts, including digitalisation and better data standards, that can help independents to s ...

05 Feb 2026
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EH Smith announces updated leadership structure to support long-term growth

|Date: 13 Jan 2026

EH Smith announces updated leadership structure to support long-term growth

EH Smith has confirmed “a series of measured leadership appointments at Group holdings level,” designed t ...

EH Smith has confirmed “a series of measured leadership appointments at Group holdings level,” designed to strengthen its long-term future. ...

13 Jan 2026
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MKM to open 125th branch

|Date: 28 Feb 2024

MKM to open 125th branch

MKM Building Supplies is set to open its 125th branch in March, with its new depot in Colchester, Essex c ...

MKM Building Supplies is set to open its 125th branch in March, with its new depot in Colchester, Essex creating 20 new jobs. ...

28 Feb 2024
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NMBS names 2024 “the Year of the Independent Builders Merchant”

|Date: 30 Jan 2024

NMBS names 2024 “the Year of the Independent Builders Merchant”

As part of an ongoing campaign in the face of a challenging year for the construction industry, NMBS is c ...

As part of an ongoing campaign in the face of a challenging year for the construction industry, NMBS is calling 2024 the “Year of the Independent Merchant.” ...

30 Jan 2024
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