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		<title>Band of Builders urges industry support for new Every Merchant Matters “mental health support movement”</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/band-of-builders-launches-every-merchant-matters-mental-health-support-initiative/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:53:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/?p=42108</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="199" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/every-merchant-matters-band-of-builders-gavin-crane-300x199.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Every Merchant Matters has been launched by Band of Builders with the aim of harnessing the unique reach of the merchant sector to create a nationwide network of branches where construction workers can find someone who is available to listen, start a conversation and help signpost them towards mental health support." decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/every-merchant-matters-band-of-builders-gavin-crane-300x199.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/every-merchant-matters-band-of-builders-gavin-crane-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/every-merchant-matters-band-of-builders-gavin-crane-768x510.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/every-merchant-matters-band-of-builders-gavin-crane-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/every-merchant-matters-band-of-builders-gavin-crane-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/every-merchant-matters-band-of-builders-gavin-crane.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Builders’ merchants are being urged to come together and pledge their support for a ground-breaking new mental health support initiative which aims to reach every customer of every merchant branch in the UK.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/band-of-builders-launches-every-merchant-matters-mental-health-support-initiative/">Band of Builders urges industry support for new Every Merchant Matters “mental health support movement”</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>BMF calls on Chancellor to “boost housing and cut the cost of doing business”</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/bmf-calls-on-chancellor-to-boost-housing-and-cut-the-cost-of-doing-business/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/?p=42093</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="199" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/bmf-ceo-john-newcomb-300x199.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="The BMF has written to the Chancellor in advance of next month’s Budget urging him to “take action on housing, social mobility, inheritance tax and the cost of doing business to stimulate local economic growth and enhance regional productivity.”" decoding="async" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/bmf-ceo-john-newcomb-300x199.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/bmf-ceo-john-newcomb-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/bmf-ceo-john-newcomb-768x510.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/bmf-ceo-john-newcomb-1536x1021.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/bmf-ceo-john-newcomb-2048x1361.jpg 2048w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/bmf-ceo-john-newcomb-765x510.jpg 765w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>The BMF has written to the Chancellor in advance of next month’s Budget urging him to “take action on housing, social mobility, inheritance tax and the cost of doing business to stimulate local economic growth and enhance regional productivity.”</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/bmf-calls-on-chancellor-to-boost-housing-and-cut-the-cost-of-doing-business/">BMF calls on Chancellor to “boost housing and cut the cost of doing business”</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Brewers looks to boost fleet efficiency with Podfather logistics software</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/brewers-looks-to-boost-fleet-efficiency-with-podfather-logistics-software/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/?p=42101</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/podfather-brewers-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Brewers is rolling out advanced logistics software from Podfather across its nationwide network of decorator centres, helping it “achieve its sustainability objectives, improve customer service and support business growth.”" decoding="async" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/podfather-brewers-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/podfather-brewers-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/podfather-brewers-768x512.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/podfather-brewers-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/podfather-brewers.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Brewers is rolling out advanced logistics software from Podfather across its nationwide network of decorator centres, helping it “achieve its sustainability objectives, improve customer service and support business growth.”</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/brewers-looks-to-boost-fleet-efficiency-with-podfather-logistics-software/">Brewers looks to boost fleet efficiency with Podfather logistics software</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Lighthouse Charity makes urgent appeal for support to help construction workers in crisis</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/?p=42075</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/lighthouse-charity-appeal-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="The Lighthouse Charity is now facing one of the toughest years in its history as demand for its services reaches record levels." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/lighthouse-charity-appeal-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/lighthouse-charity-appeal-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/lighthouse-charity-appeal-768x512.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/lighthouse-charity-appeal-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/lighthouse-charity-appeal-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/lighthouse-charity-appeal.jpg 1772w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>The Lighthouse Charity is now facing one of the toughest years in its history as demand for its services reaches record levels.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/lighthouse-charity-urgent-appeal-for-support-to-help-construction-workers-in-crisis/">Lighthouse Charity makes urgent appeal for support to help construction workers in crisis</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Plant and Tool Hire comes to Huws Gray St Helens</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/plant-and-tool-hire-comes-to-huws-gray-st-helens/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/?p=42065</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="201" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/huws-gray-st-helens-plant-tool-hire-300x201.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="As part of an ongoing strategy to expand its service offer, Huws Gray has launched Plant and Tool Hire at its St Helens branch." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/huws-gray-st-helens-plant-tool-hire-300x201.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/huws-gray-st-helens-plant-tool-hire-1024x687.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/huws-gray-st-helens-plant-tool-hire-768x515.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/huws-gray-st-helens-plant-tool-hire-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/huws-gray-st-helens-plant-tool-hire.jpg 1448w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>As part of an ongoing strategy to expand its service offer, Huws Gray has launched Plant and Tool Hire at its St Helens branch.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/plant-and-tool-hire-comes-to-huws-gray-st-helens/">Plant and Tool Hire comes to Huws Gray St Helens</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Otford Builders Merchants “to close after 55 years in business”</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/otford-builders-merchants-obm-to-close-after-55-years-in-business/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/?p=41999</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="201" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/obm-otford-builders-merchants-1-300x201.jpeg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Otford Builders Merchants (OBM) has announced it will cease trading later this year “following a prolonged period of challenging market conditions.”" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/obm-otford-builders-merchants-1-300x201.jpeg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/obm-otford-builders-merchants-1-1024x686.jpeg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/obm-otford-builders-merchants-1-768x515.jpeg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/obm-otford-builders-merchants-1-1536x1030.jpeg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/obm-otford-builders-merchants-1-2048x1373.jpeg 2048w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/obm-otford-builders-merchants-1-765x510.jpeg 765w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Otford Builders Merchants (OBM) has announced it will cease trading later this year “following a prolonged period of challenging market conditions.”</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/otford-builders-merchants-obm-to-close-after-55-years-in-business/">Otford Builders Merchants “to close after 55 years in business”</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>STARK Group report considers how “data and documentation” is transforming the building materials market</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/stark-group-report-data-and-documentation-transforming-building-materials-market/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/?p=41974</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/stark-group-sustainability-report-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="STARK Group’s latest Sustainability Market Outlook Report maps how new requirements for product climate data and environmental documentation are expected to change the building materials market towards 2030." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/stark-group-sustainability-report-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/stark-group-sustainability-report-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/stark-group-sustainability-report-768x512.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/stark-group-sustainability-report-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/stark-group-sustainability-report.jpg 1312w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>STARK Group’s latest Sustainability Market Outlook Report maps how new requirements for product climate data and environmental documentation are expected to change the building materials market towards 2030.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/stark-group-report-data-and-documentation-transforming-building-materials-market/">STARK Group report considers how “data and documentation” is transforming the building materials market</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>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/huws-graw-underlines-importance-of-showrooms-with-new-director-appointment/</link>
		
		<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>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/breaking-nu-ground-with-nmbs/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/?p=41940</guid>

					<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>Toolstation trials collection lockers at Battersea store </title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/toolstation-trials-collection-lockers-at-battersea-store/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="201" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/toolstation-go-elockers-300x201.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Toolstation has partnered with eLocker to install 17 collection lockers outside its new Toolstation GO store in Battersea." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/toolstation-go-elockers-300x201.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/toolstation-go-elockers-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/toolstation-go-elockers-768x515.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/toolstation-go-elockers-1536x1029.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/toolstation-go-elockers-2048x1373.jpg 2048w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/toolstation-go-elockers-765x510.jpg 765w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Toolstation has partnered with eLocker to install 17 collection lockers outside its new Toolstation GO store in Battersea in a move designed to offer customers “a faster, more convenient way to shop, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.”</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/toolstation-trials-collection-lockers-at-battersea-store/">Toolstation trials collection lockers at Battersea store </a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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