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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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					<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" fetchpriority="high" 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>Building Materials Logistics “continues rapid expansion”</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/bml-lorry-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Specialist Driver Resourcing’s sister company, Building Materials Logistics, is “already enjoying rapid growth” following its launch earlier this year." decoding="async" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/bml-lorry-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/bml-lorry-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/bml-lorry-768x512.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/bml-lorry-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/bml-lorry.jpg 1382w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Specialist Driver Resourcing’s sister company, Building Materials Logistics, is “already enjoying rapid growth” following its initial launch earlier this year.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/building-materials-logistics-continues-rapid-expansion/">Building Materials Logistics “continues rapid expansion”</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Lawsons becomes “first UK builders’ merchant to purchase DAF electric trucks”</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/lawsons-becomes-first-uk-builders-merchant-to-purchase-daf-electric-trucks/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/?p=41898</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="199" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/lawsons-daf-xd-electric-3-300x199.png" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Lawsons has taken another major step towards reducing the environmental impact of its fleet with the purchase of two New Generation DAF XD Electric trucks." decoding="async" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/lawsons-daf-xd-electric-3-300x199.png 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/lawsons-daf-xd-electric-3-1024x679.png 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/lawsons-daf-xd-electric-3-768x509.png 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/lawsons-daf-xd-electric-3-1536x1018.png 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/lawsons-daf-xd-electric-3-765x510.png 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/lawsons-daf-xd-electric-3.png 1629w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Lawsons Group reports it has taken another major step towards reducing the environmental impact of its fleet with the purchase of two New Generation DAF XD Electric trucks.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/lawsons-becomes-first-uk-builders-merchant-to-purchase-daf-electric-trucks/">Lawsons becomes “first UK builders’ merchant to purchase DAF electric trucks”</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Electric dreams for Joseph Parr Bradford</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/electric-dreams-for-joseph-parr-bradford-with-volvo/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/volvo-joseph-parr-bradford-1-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Joseph Parr in Bradford is running a Volvo FM Electric 6x2 rigid, believed to be the first zero‑tailpipe heavy‑duty truck in builders’ merchant operation in the UK. PBM looks at how the vehicle came into service and how it is performing on the job." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/volvo-joseph-parr-bradford-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/volvo-joseph-parr-bradford-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/volvo-joseph-parr-bradford-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/volvo-joseph-parr-bradford-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/volvo-joseph-parr-bradford-1-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/volvo-joseph-parr-bradford-1.jpg 1920w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Joseph Parr in Bradford is running a Volvo FM Electric 6x2 rigid, believed to be the first zero‑tailpipe heavy‑duty truck in builders’ merchant operation in the UK. PBM looks at how the vehicle came into service and how it is performing on the job.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/electric-dreams-for-joseph-parr-bradford-with-volvo/">Electric dreams for Joseph Parr Bradford</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Logistics software ensures delivery boost for Shawfield Timber</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/?p=41726</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/podfather-shawfield-timber-2-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Shawfield Timber is rolling out Podfather logistics software to help “transform its customer experience” and add business efficiencies." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/podfather-shawfield-timber-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/podfather-shawfield-timber-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/podfather-shawfield-timber-2-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/podfather-shawfield-timber-2.jpg 1000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Shawfield Timber is rolling out Podfather logistics software to “transform its customer experience.”</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/delivery-boost-for-shawfield-timber-with-podfather/">Logistics software ensures delivery boost for Shawfield Timber</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>“Real-time delivery update service” launched by STARK UK</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/real-time-delivery-update-service-launched-by-stark-uk/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 07:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/?p=41525</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/jewson-stark-fleet-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="STARK UK has launched a new digital delivery tracking and notification service, designed to provide real-time updates on orders." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/jewson-stark-fleet-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/jewson-stark-fleet-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/jewson-stark-fleet-768x513.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/jewson-stark-fleet-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/jewson-stark-fleet-2048x1368.jpg 2048w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/jewson-stark-fleet-765x510.jpg 765w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>STARK Building Materials UK has launched a new digital delivery tracking and notification service, designed to provide real-time updates on orders.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/real-time-delivery-update-service-launched-by-stark-uk/">“Real-time delivery update service” launched by STARK UK</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Logistics UK welcomes measures to reflect the “operational realities” of commercial EV adoption</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/logistics-uk-welcomes-measures-to-reflect-the-operational-realities-of-commercial-ev-adoption/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/?p=41269</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/logistics-uk-ben-fletcher-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="The new Zero Emission Truck and Van Grants and the extension of the Depot Charging Scheme is the practical support industry needs “to move the needle on electric commercial vehicle adoption.” So says Logistics UK’s Chief Executive, Ben Fletcher..." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/logistics-uk-ben-fletcher-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/logistics-uk-ben-fletcher-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/logistics-uk-ben-fletcher-768x512.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/logistics-uk-ben-fletcher-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/logistics-uk-ben-fletcher-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/logistics-uk-ben-fletcher-765x510.jpg 765w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>The new Zero Emission Truck and Van Grants and the extension of the Depot Charging Scheme is the practical support industry needs “to move the needle on electric commercial vehicle adoption.” So says Logistics UK’s Chief Executive, Ben Fletcher...</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/logistics-uk-welcomes-measures-to-reflect-the-operational-realities-of-commercial-ev-adoption/">Logistics UK welcomes measures to reflect the “operational realities” of commercial EV adoption</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Elliotts trials specialist 13.5T crane lorry for rural deliveries</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/elliotts-trials-specialist-13-5t-crane-lorry-for-rural-deliveries/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:25:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="199" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/elliotts-new-crane-lorry-300x199.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Elliotts has introduced a new 13.5-tonne Isuzu rear-mount crane lorry at its Fordingbridge branch as part of a strategic trial aimed at improving delivery efficiency in rural and restricted-access locations." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/elliotts-new-crane-lorry-300x199.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/elliotts-new-crane-lorry-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/elliotts-new-crane-lorry-768x510.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/elliotts-new-crane-lorry-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/elliotts-new-crane-lorry-2048x1361.jpg 2048w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/elliotts-new-crane-lorry-765x510.jpg 765w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Elliotts has introduced a new 13.5-tonne Isuzu rear-mount crane lorry at its Fordingbridge branch as part of a strategic trial aimed at improving delivery efficiency in rural and restricted-access locations.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/elliotts-trials-specialist-13-5t-crane-lorry-for-rural-deliveries/">Elliotts trials specialist 13.5T crane lorry for rural deliveries</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>The future of merchant logistics</title>
		<link>https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/the-future-of-merchant-logistics/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/?p=40997</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/fvth-tim-houghton-010125-1-300x200.jpeg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Tim Houghton, Managing Director of FVTH, shares how merchants can most effectively plan their transport needs." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/fvth-tim-houghton-010125-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/fvth-tim-houghton-010125-1-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/fvth-tim-houghton-010125-1-768x513.jpeg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/fvth-tim-houghton-010125-1-1536x1026.jpeg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/fvth-tim-houghton-010125-1-2048x1368.jpeg 2048w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/fvth-tim-houghton-010125-1-765x510.jpeg 765w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>PBM discusses the latest issues affecting transport fleets and logistics with Tim Houghton, Managing Director of commercial vehicle hire specialist FVTH.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/the-future-of-merchant-logistics/">The future of merchant logistics</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Let the crane take the strain</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/hiab-merchant-cranes-300x200.png" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Last year, Hiab unveiled a new series of Merchant Cranes featuring a choice of specifications to meet the precise needs of customers in a clearer and more efficient way." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/hiab-merchant-cranes-300x200.png 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/hiab-merchant-cranes-768x512.png 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/hiab-merchant-cranes-765x510.png 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/hiab-merchant-cranes.png 828w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Last year, Hiab unveiled a new series of Merchant Cranes featuring a choice of specifications to meet the precise needs of customers in a clearer and more efficient way.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/hiab-let-the-crane-take-the-strain/">Let the crane take the strain</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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