2022 ROUNDUP
MKM opens 100th branch MKM opened its 100th branch with the opening ceremony at the branch in Bromsgrove performed by David Kilburn, the joint founder of MKM and Kate Tinsley, MKM’s CEO, watched by special guests ex-Aston Villa and England footballer Dion Dublin, along with Kevin Ward, Bromsgrove’s Town Crier.
OCTOBER
Joseph Parr invests £1m in North Tyneside
Leading independent timber & builders merchant, Joseph Parr completed its £1m investment into the north Tyneside area. Joseph Parr (Middlesbrough) covers the Northeast area with two branches and a refurbished 4000ft² showroom in Stockton on Tees.
also outlined how energy efficient materials and product ranges have a key role to play in supporting the drive to carbon net zero by 2050.
NOVEMBER IBMG split from NBG By mutual agreement IBMG agreed to leave NBG as both organisations believe that their best interests would be served by following their own strategies and negotiations in the future.
James Burrell opens 11th branch
Tees Valley Mayor, Ben Houchen cut the ribbon at James Burrell’s opening ceremony for its brand-new branch following a £4.5m investment. The purpose-built four-acre site was the company’s 11th branch and its second in the Teesside area. The Billingham branch works alongside the already existing branch in Stockton, bringing a fleet of 11 vehicles and a stock-value of an estimated £2.25million to the trade in the region.
MP’s Jewson visit highlights merchants’ home energy role David Simmonds, MP for Ruislip, Northwood & Pinner, visited Jewson Ruislip to see first- hand the role the building materials industry can play in improving energy efficiency. Jewson managing director, Nadine Matthews hosted the event, organised by the Builders Merchants Federation, with regional director Kris Winters and Ruislip branch manager Dean Colwill. Matthews explained how builders’ merchants can provide advice and support to homeowners looking to improve the energy efficiency of their property and save on energy costs. She
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Nick Oates, managing director of NBG said: “The decision to part ways was mutual and a result of both parties wanting to follow their own strategies. We have enjoyed a long and productive relationship with IBMG since they first joined the partnership with the acquisition of Parker Building Supplies in 2018. Both Parker Building Supplies and Grant & Stone, now part of IBMG, were founding Partners of the LLP and played significant roles in shaping the organisation. NBG remains focused on expanding its position as the premier buying group for independent merchants in the UK. We wish IBMG all the best in the future.”
Covers acquires Wingham Timber
Covers Timber and Builders Merchant acquired Wingham Timber and Mouldings, based near Canterbury in Kent.
NMBS hosts first Dinner Dance post-pandemic
More than 1,050 independent builders’ merchants and suppliers donned black tie and ballgowns to celebrate the first NMBS Dinner Dance since the pandemic. The event, which took place on October 22, featured a night of entertainment and networking at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel.
DECEMBER
RGB opens new branch in Truro RGB Building Supplies opened a brand- new branch on Threemilestone Industrial Estate in Truro. The new Truro site will be supplying a wide range of building materials, landscaping goods, decorating products, and plumbing and heating supplies. The opening of the branch has brought 11 new jobs to the area. BMJ
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