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		<title>Methven marks milestone by bringing “water efficiency into sharper focus”</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/methven-marks-milestone-by-bringing-water-efficiency-into-sharper-focus/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/methven-140-3-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Methven celebrates 140th anniversary by reaffirming commitment to water-saving innovation as water efficiency measures come into sharper focus across UK construction." decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/methven-140-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/methven-140-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/methven-140-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/methven-140-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/methven-140-3-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/methven-140-3-765x510.jpg 765w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Methven celebrates 140th anniversary by reaffirming commitment to water-saving innovation as water efficiency measures come into sharper focus across UK construction.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/methven-marks-milestone-by-bringing-water-efficiency-into-sharper-focus/">Methven marks milestone by bringing “water efficiency into sharper focus”</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>SONAS Bathrooms “cuts UK delivery times for merchants to next day”</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/sonas-bathrooms-cuts-uk-delivery-times-for-merchants-to-next-day/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/sonas-bathrooms-next-day-delivery-300x200.png" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="SONAS has officially commenced operations at its new UK warehouse in Redditch, offering next day delivery on orders placed by 1pm to merchants across more than 90% of the UK." decoding="async" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/sonas-bathrooms-next-day-delivery-300x200.png 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/sonas-bathrooms-next-day-delivery-765x510.png 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/sonas-bathrooms-next-day-delivery.png 727w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>SONAS Bathrooms has officially commenced operations at its new UK warehouse in Redditch, offering next day delivery on orders placed by 1pm to merchants and bathroom retailers across more than 90% of the UK.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/sonas-bathrooms-cuts-uk-delivery-times-for-merchants-to-next-day/">SONAS Bathrooms “cuts UK delivery times for merchants to next day”</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Homeowner “investment in lighting nearly doubles”</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/hafele-uk-report-shows-homeowner-investment-in-lighting-nearly-doubles/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="202" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/hafele-lighting-1-300x202.png" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/hafele-lighting-1-300x202.png 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/hafele-lighting-1-768x517.png 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/hafele-lighting-1.png 944w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Lighting is becoming a more important part of how homeowners expect their spaces to look and function, with new research showing that those planning to invest in new lighting has almost doubled since 2023.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/hafele-uk-report-shows-homeowner-investment-in-lighting-nearly-doubles/">Homeowner “investment in lighting nearly doubles”</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Utopia Furniture acquired by Brand K Group</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="199" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/brand-k-group-utopia-furniture-2026-b-300x199.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Brand K Group has acquired Utopia Furniture in its tenth UK acquisition, adding another established British manufacturer to its growing portfolio of bathroom and radiator brands distributed through independent merchants and showrooms." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/brand-k-group-utopia-furniture-2026-b-300x199.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/brand-k-group-utopia-furniture-2026-b-768x510.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/brand-k-group-utopia-furniture-2026-b-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/brand-k-group-utopia-furniture-2026-b.jpg 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Brand K Group has acquired Utopia Furniture in its tenth UK acquisition, adding another established British manufacturer to its growing portfolio of bathroom and radiator brands distributed through independent merchants and showrooms.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/utopia-furniture-acquired-by-brand-k-group/">Utopia Furniture acquired by Brand K Group</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Stock &#038; roll time for NBG Partner Kingsley Bathroom Plumbing &#038; Heating Centre</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/nbg-partner-kingsley-bathroom-plumbing-heating-centre/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/nbg-kingsley-bathroom-plumbing-heating-centre-2-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Neil Tidmarsh, Director at Kingsley Bathroom Plumbing &amp; Heating Centre, explains the stock sharing benefits he’s had access to thanks to being an NBG Partner." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/nbg-kingsley-bathroom-plumbing-heating-centre-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/nbg-kingsley-bathroom-plumbing-heating-centre-2-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/nbg-kingsley-bathroom-plumbing-heating-centre-2-768x513.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/nbg-kingsley-bathroom-plumbing-heating-centre-2-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/nbg-kingsley-bathroom-plumbing-heating-centre-2-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/nbg-kingsley-bathroom-plumbing-heating-centre-2.jpg 2000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Neil Tidmarsh, Director at Kingsley Bathroom Plumbing &#038; Heating Centre, explains the stock sharing benefits he’s had access to thanks to being an NBG Partner.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/nbg-partner-kingsley-bathroom-plumbing-heating-centre/">Stock &#038; roll time for NBG Partner Kingsley Bathroom Plumbing &#038; Heating Centre</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Showroom expansion strategy “fuels double-digit sales growth” for Bushboard</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/?p=42057</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="199" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/bushboard-1a-300x199.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Following significant growth in its merchant and retail presence for the first half of this year, Bushboard has reported double-digit sales growth for its Omega worktop range." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/bushboard-1a-300x199.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/bushboard-1a-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/bushboard-1a-768x510.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/bushboard-1a-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/bushboard-1a-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/bushboard-1a.jpg 1987w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Following significant growth in its merchant and retail presence for the first half of this year, Bushboard has reported double-digit sales growth for its Omega worktop range.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/showroom-expansion-strategy-fuels-double-digit-sales-growth-for-bushboard/">Showroom expansion strategy “fuels double-digit sales growth” for Bushboard</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Huws Graw underlines importance of showrooms with new director appointment</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/?p=41985</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/james-davis-showroom-director-huws-gray-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="As the business continues to see the benefits of investing in its showroom offering, James Davis has joined Huws Gray as its first ever Showroom Director." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/james-davis-showroom-director-huws-gray-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/james-davis-showroom-director-huws-gray-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/james-davis-showroom-director-huws-gray-768x512.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/james-davis-showroom-director-huws-gray-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/james-davis-showroom-director-huws-gray-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/james-davis-showroom-director-huws-gray.jpg 1790w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>As the business continues to see the benefits of investing in its showroom offering, James Davis has joined Huws Gray as its first ever Showroom Director.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/huws-graw-underlines-importance-of-showrooms-with-new-director-appointment/">Huws Graw underlines importance of showrooms with new director appointment</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Breaking NU ground with NMBS</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="199" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/nmbs-nu-independent-premises-300x199.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Nu Independent Wholesalers has become the first merchant company to complete an innovative route to NMBS membership." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/nmbs-nu-independent-premises-300x199.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/nmbs-nu-independent-premises-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/nmbs-nu-independent-premises-768x510.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/nmbs-nu-independent-premises-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/nmbs-nu-independent-premises-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/nmbs-nu-independent-premises.jpg 2000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Nu Independent Wholesalers has become the first merchant company to complete an innovative route to NMBS membership.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/breaking-nu-ground-with-nmbs/">Breaking NU ground with NMBS</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>New Häfele UK survey shows “homeowners warm to colour, but keep kitchen choices cautious”</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/hafele-uk-survey-shows-changing-homeowner-kitchen-colour-trend-choices/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="199" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/hafele-uk-homes-for-living-kitchen-colour-1-300x199.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Homeowners are becoming “more expressive in the way they want their kitchens to look, but most are still balancing individuality with caution and longevity,” according to new research conducted by Häfele UK." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/hafele-uk-homes-for-living-kitchen-colour-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/hafele-uk-homes-for-living-kitchen-colour-1-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/hafele-uk-homes-for-living-kitchen-colour-1-768x510.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/hafele-uk-homes-for-living-kitchen-colour-1-1536x1021.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/hafele-uk-homes-for-living-kitchen-colour-1-2048x1361.jpg 2048w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/hafele-uk-homes-for-living-kitchen-colour-1-765x510.jpg 765w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Homeowners are becoming “more expressive in the way they want their kitchens to look, but most are still balancing individuality with caution and longevity,” according to new research conducted by Häfele UK.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/hafele-uk-survey-shows-changing-homeowner-kitchen-colour-trend-choices/">New Häfele UK survey shows “homeowners warm to colour, but keep kitchen choices cautious”</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>The new buying group that is “by the merchants, for the merchants&#8230;”</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="201" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/the-merchants-choice-300x201.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Since 2025, The Merchant’s Choice says it has been proving that a buying group for independent plumbers’ merchants and bathroom showrooms can run on a simple promise: no subscriptions, no hidden mechanics and a rebate you can actually track." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/the-merchants-choice-300x201.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/the-merchants-choice-768x515.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/the-merchants-choice-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/the-merchants-choice.jpg 922w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Since 2025, The Merchant’s Choice says that it has proved that a buying group for independent plumbers’ merchants and bathroom showrooms can run on a simple promise: no subscriptions, no hidden mechanics and a rebate you can actually track.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/the-merchants-choice-buying-group-by-the-merchants-for-the-merchants/">The new buying group that is “by the merchants, for the merchants&#8230;”</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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