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BMBI figures show Q3 value sales down -0.1% for merchants, but September up +4.6% year-on-year

|Date: 10 Dec 2025

BMBI figures show Q3 value sales down -0.1% for merchants, but September up +4.6% year-on-year

After two positive quarters, figures released in the latest BMF Builders Merchant Building Index show a s ...

After two positive quarters, figures released in the latest BMF Builders Merchant Building Index show a small decline in sales performance in the third quarter. ...

10 Dec 2025
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Onduline outlines the resilience of the roofing sector as “the market prepares for renewed growth”

|Date: 05 Dec 2025

Onduline outlines the resilience of the roofing sector as “the market prepares for renewed growth”

Onduline MD Paul Duffy discusses the challenges and opportunities shaping the roofing market over the pas ...

Onduline MD Paul Duffy discusses the challenges and opportunities shaping the roofing market over the past year, and where the sector is heading in 2026. ...

05 Dec 2025
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Latest BMF sustainability report reveals “the need for greater customer engagement to maintain progress”

|Date: 04 Dec 2025

Latest BMF sustainability report reveals “the need for greater customer engagement to maintain progress”

The BMF's third annual State of Sustainability research report reveals that sustainability is gaining tra ...

The BMF's third annual State of Sustainability research report reveals that sustainability is gaining traction but more must be done to increase customer engagement. ...

04 Dec 2025
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Keylite continues ‘The Fastest Roof Window on the Road’ campaign

|Date: 02 Dec 2025

Keylite continues ‘The Fastest Roof Window on the Road’ campaign

Keylite will continue to support merchants and target installers with its interactive Fastest Roof Window ...

Keylite will continue to support merchants and target installers with its interactive Fastest Roof Window on the Road Demo Trailer campaign, returning for 2026. ...

02 Dec 2025
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Speed and precision

|Date: 27 Nov 2025

Speed and precision

Purdy's Andy Cummins outlines how both productivity and quality of finish can be achieved with the right ...

Purdy's Andy Cummins outlines how both productivity and quality of finish can be achieved with the right painting and decorating tools. ...

27 Nov 2025
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BMF issues reaction to the Autumn 2025 Budget

|Date: 26 Nov 2025

BMF issues reaction to the Autumn 2025 Budget

The Builders Merchants Federation has offered a mixed response to the Budget announcement, critiquing “we ...

The Builders Merchants Federation has offered a mixed response to the Budget announcement, critiquing “we needed to see a jumpstart to get the sector moving.” ...

26 Nov 2025
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Construction industry responds to 2025 Autumn Budget

|Date: 26 Nov 2025

Construction industry responds to 2025 Autumn Budget

PBM presents a number of reactions from the construction sector - including merchants, manufacturers and ...

PBM presents a number of reactions from the construction sector - including merchants, manufacturers and trade organisations - to the Autumn Budget. ...

26 Nov 2025
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Administrators appointed to National Timber Group

|Date: 26 Nov 2025

Administrators appointed to National Timber Group

Alvarez & Marsal has been appointed as administrators to National Timber Group entities, launching the sa ...

Alvarez & Marsal has been appointed as administrators to National Timber Group entities, launching the sale of the business and its assets. ...

26 Nov 2025
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Best practice for bituminous roofing membranes

|Date: 26 Nov 2025

Best practice for bituminous roofing membranes

Chesterfelt's Mike Vaczi explores what merchants need to know about best practice for the selection, prep ...

Chesterfelt's Mike Vaczi explores what merchants need to know about best practice for the selection, preparation and installation of bituminous roofing membranes. ...

26 Nov 2025
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“A truly integrated flat roofing solution”

|Date: 25 Nov 2025

“A truly integrated flat roofing solution”

DEKS claims to have “revolutionised flat roofing” with what it bills as a complete, future-proof system. ...

DEKS claims to have “revolutionised flat roofing” with what it bills as a complete, future-proof system. PBM speaks with MD Ollie Janes to find out more. ...

25 Nov 2025
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