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Epicor joins BMDS Data Yard as founding shareholder
Epicor, a global leader in industry specific enterprise software, has announced it has become one of the first external shareholders in Building Materials Digital Services Ltd (BMDS).
BMDS is an industry owned venture developing the Data Yard – a centralised Industry Data Pool (IDP) designed to accelerate data quality, compliance and sustainability across the UK construction ecosystem.
With its investment, Epicor joins merchant powerhouses Bradfords Building Supplies Ltd, Fortis Merchants Ltd, h&b Buying Group LLP and National Buying Group LLP, helping BMDS reach 50% of its funding target just four months after launch.
Together, the four merchant shareholders represent £5.6bn in annual turnover, equivalent to 21% of the UK merchant market.
“Epicor has been at the heart of the ‘make, move, sell’ industries for more than five decades,” said Michael Kirkham, product management director, international, at Epicor. “By backing the Data Yard, we are putting that heritage, and our cloud-first Cognitive ERP innovation, to work for the thousands of British manufacturers, merchants, and distributors who rely on accurate product data to trade safely, sustainably, and profitably,” he said. The Data Yard will provide suppliers with a single, secure location to upload
Pasquill opens new automated truss system at Redhill production site
manufactured on site and significantly increase the safety of staff.
Above: The new automated truss system at Pasquill’s Redhill branch
Pasquill has celebrated the official opening of a brand-new automated truss manufacturing system at its Redhill site. The new system from Swedish company Randek will boost the capacity of trusses
As well as increased volume capacity in the factory, the system allows for more complex trusses to be made in much less time and with more accuracy. “The goal of all our investments is to create a safer working environment for colleagues, while providing an even better service and customer experience,” said Marcius Igor, regional operations manager at Pasquill.
“The project will lead to an increase in output and quality, allowing our team to work smoothly through all elements of production and keeping us ahead of the construction industry.”
Arxada reports growing adoption of creosote alternative Tanasote
Wood preservatives manufacturer Arxada has reported growing adoption of its alternative solution to creosote - Tanasote - as it launches a whitepaper to further showcase the science and performance behind the solution.
Arxada says that as Europe phases out creosote, Tanasote - its advanced oil-based wood preservative - is rapidly gaining traction across agriculture, rail, and utility sectors.
The company said with the UK’s 2026
creosote ban looming, farmers and contractors were turning to Tanasote for reasons including durability, installer friendly attributes, and aesthetic appeal. Arxada reported especially strong adoption in contract fencing and equestrian settings.
Ireland’s ban on creosote in fencing, has already led to widespread adoption of Tanasote, according to Arxada, with the product now stocked by over 200 suppliers and supported under the TAMS scheme.
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enriched product data, ranging from safety credentials to embodied carbon metrics, while giving merchants and their ERP systems real time access via open APIs. As a shareholder, Epicor will collaborate with BMDS to embed seamless connectors into its Kinetic, Prophet21 and BisTrack platforms, ensuring customers experience rapid time to value with minimal custom development.
Gareth Thomas, managing director of BMDS, welcomed Epicor’s commitment. “Their technology leadership and customer community will be invaluable as we onboard suppliers ahead of the Data Yard’s public launch at the BMF Members Conference on September 18,” he said.
New Combilift forklift wins Red Dot Award
Irish-based manufacturer Combilift, a global leader in multi-directional and customised handling solutions, has been awarded the prestigious Red Dot Award for Product Design 2025 for its Combi-CB70E, high-capacity, electric-powered multi- directional forklift, developed to meet the needs of heavy-duty, long-load handling in more sustainable ways. The Red Dot Award, one of the most internationally renowned design competitions, recognises excellence in design quality and innovation. This award completes a hat trick for Combilift which previously won a Red Dot for the Combi-WR and ‘Best of the Best’ for the Combi-CB4. Combilift’s Combi-CB70E impressed the international jury with its new ergonomic design, environmental credentials, and ability to enhance operator comfort and productivity in demanding industrial settings. “We are delighted to receive our third Red Dot Award this year for the Combi-CB70E,” said Martin McVicar, CEO and co-founder of Combilift. “Our design and engineering teams have been striving to provide solutions that are not only functional and safe but also reflect excellence in industrial design. Our customers increasingly demand electric alternatives that don’t compromise on performance, and the CB70E is exactly that.”
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