Independent builders merchant Lawsons has extended its finance deal with Barlays Bank.
Fusion Utilities has officially opened flagship Horizon 29 development.
Dontel Roofing Supplies Joins NBG
Hertfordshire-based Dontel Roofing Supplies has joined National Buying Group (NBG) to boost its buying strength with future growth in mind. The roofing specialist currently has branches in Hoddesdon and Bishop’s Stortford, which serve contractors across the region with roofing supplies, cladding and insulation among other products. Recognising the need to
improve the business’s buying power, director James Wedge and managing director Mark Balmforth began looking into merchant buying groups.
Since becoming an NBG
Partner, Dontel has seen significant growth in the size of Supplier deals they are now able to be a part of. This enhanced buying power is expected to grant Dontel access to lower prices and pre-vetted Suppliers.
NBG’s 2024 Conference focuses on ‘Strengthening Our Community’
National Buying Group’s 2024 Conference at the Celtic Manor Resort & ICC took on the theme ‘Strengthening Our Community.’ Building on the strategy launched in 2023, over two days, NBG Partners and Suppliers had the opportunity to engage, and celebrate NBG’s approach to buying better through its commitment to community-building and business support. The Conference emphasised how NBG’s democratic ethos and close-knit partnerships position its Partners to outperform the wider market.
The Supplier Summit on day one of the Conference was opened by a first keynote speech from managing director, Mark Hughes, since joining NBG earlier this year, which highlighted how the buying group is looking to overcome the challenging headwinds faced by the industry over recent years. The Supplier Summit welcome was followed by a keynote from economic commentator Ed Conway, who gave the audience insights into the impact of some of industry’s most in-demand materials on the shifting economic landscape.
PDM unveils new fleet
PDM, part of the Huws Gray group, has unveiled a fleet of six new trucks as part of a million- pound investment to increase efficiency and customer service across Scotland. The investment takes the Scottish-based fleet to over 70 vehicles from 3.5 tonne pickups to 26 tonne crane operated vehicles. PDM md Eddie Hernon, said: “The knowledge and commitment to first-class customer service that the
PDM and Huws Gray teams in Scotland demonstrate every day is what sets them apart. However, to maintain this level of service, it is vital they are equipped with the tools and facilities to ensure efficiency and flexibility.”
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NBG’s managing director, Mark Hughes, said: “Our three pillars of Excellence in Buying, Supportive Community, and Enhanced Business Performance are shaping the way we work and we’re seeing them help NBG Partners and Suppliers do better, even with the significant challenges of the past 12 months.”
The Conference also celebrated achievements across the industry through its award event.
Wedge said: “Meeting Phil and the whole process of joining NBG was very positive and professional. Before we joined NBG, our deals would involve maybe half a million pounds, but now, we’re part of deals worth £5 million and more, so it really shows the increased buying power we have through NBG.” Phil Bonar said: “We’re always pleased when merchants come into NBG and immediately see the potential it holds for their own businesses. That level of buying power can make a world of difference on its own.”
UAP Ltd wins second National Fenestration Award.
20 year old Minster unveils new look
Minster has announced its new brand identity. Celebrating its 20th year in business, the new branding and visual identity is designed to reflect the business’s commitment to being ‘Trusted by Professionals’, technical support, a vast product offering and supported by a nationwide distribution network.
John Carter, CEO, STARK UK, said: “Over the last 20 years, Minster has established itself as the go-to partner for interiors and external envelope solutions.
“We’re embarking on an exciting new chapter in our growth plans, and with our rebrand of the business, we’re making a clear commitment to our customers that choosing Minster means they’ll benefit from our expertise, robust technical support and high- quality service as well as our enourmous product offering.”
Knauf Insulation upgrades
Knauf Insulation has completed the major upgrade of its glass mineral wool manufacturing plant in St Helens which features UK-first forming technology to enable new product capability. The upgrade has increased roll, slab and blowing wool capacity by up to 25,000 tonnes, added new product capability and further reduced the embodied carbon of products made at the site, the largest glass mineral wool plant in the UK. Neil Hargreaves, managing director, Knauf Insulation Northern Europe, said: “This upgrade means we can deliver increased volumes and enhanced products for our customers to meet rising demand for warmer, safer and sustainable homes with lower energy bills.” The plant now features UK-first forming technology that will enable Knauf Insulation to create the next generation of low thermal conductivity, non-combustible glass mineral wool products and add thicker options to its existing ranges.
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