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Top 100 Gala Dinner celebrates heritage and raises further funds
The BMF’s charitable efforts continued at the Top 100 Gala Dinner, hosted jointly with Builders’ Merchants News at The Belfry Hotel. The event celebrated long-standing businesses across the sector while raising a further £9,500 for The Educational Foundation Trust (TEFT) and the Maddie Rose Foundation. For the first time, the Top 100 recognised businesses rather than individuals, highlighting 50 builders merchants and 50 suppliers, manufacturers and service
companies, all with more than 50 years of trading history. The initiative showcased the sector’s contribution not only to the UK economy but also to skills development, apprenticeships and community engagement.
Headline sponsor NMBS was joined by a wide range of industry supporters including AE Spink, Bradfords Building Supplies, Cemex Rugby Cement, Huws Gray, InstallerSHOW, IG Lintels, JCB, Knauf Insulation, Knauf UK, K Rend,
MP Moran, Selco, Travis Perkins, NBG, Nicholls & Clarke, Stanley Black & Decker, Wilson Brook, Ultratape and Unilin Insulation. The evening also marked a shared milestone, as Builders’ Merchants News celebrated its 50th anniversary alongside the recognition of the sector’s most established businesses. John Newcomb, BMF CEO, said the event reflected the industry’s long-standing values of collaboration and responsibility. “Our congratulations to the
Charity Golf Day tees up fundraising success
The BMF Charity Golf Day, held at the JCB Golf and Country Club, brought together teams of four from across BMF member companies for a day of competitive play, networking and fundraising.
The event raised £12,250 for TEFT and the Maddie Rose Foundation, with players welcomed with breakfast before taking to the course. Sponsored refreshments were available at the Halfway House, supported by The Journey
Consultancy, while NMBS sponsored the popular “Beat the Pro” challenge at the ninth hole, where six players successfully beat the club professional. At the close of play, attendees enjoyed a barbecue buffet and refreshments sponsored by Browns Builders Merchants and Descartes UK Systems, followed by a prize presentation recognising standout performances across the day. Award winners included Browns Builders Merchants for Best Team
(sponsored by Heidelberg Materials), James Redfearn of Descartes Systems UK for Highest Individual Score, Gary Rosier-Taylor of Descartes Systems UK for Nearest the Pin, and Adam Reading, who took the Longest Drive prize sponsored by Lecico Bathrooms.
A wide range of raffle and prize draw items were also donated by industry supporters including Browns Builders Merchants, Engineers Mate, Lecico Bathrooms, Makita, UK
Polypipe marks Data Yard’s supplier century
Polypipe Building Products has become the 100th supplier to join Data Yard, marking another key milestone for the industry-owned data pool established by BMF and NMBS to streamline the sharing of product information between suppliers and merchants. Designed for use across the building materials supply chain, Data Yard provides a centralised, secure platform with protocols to safeguard the quality, consistency, and depth of product data, ensuring it aligns with market needs and increasingly stringent government requirements. For Polypipe, the UK’s leading manufacturer of plastic piping
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systems and low-carbon heating solutions for the residential market, with over 4,000 product lines, Data Yard offers far more than a straightforward data management solution.
Amy Smith, Sales Director at Polypipe, explained:
“Managing data for over 4,000 product lines requires a platform built for the future of construction. By partnering with Data Yard, we are reinforcing our commitment to absolute transparency. “As legislation such as the Building Safety Act demands a rigorous, immutable ‘Golden Thread’ of information, Data Yard gives our business a single source
of truth. Furthermore, as signatories of CCPI, Data Yard will enable us to achieve the gold standard of data integrity and guarantees that our merchants, developers, specifiers and installers have instant access to accurate, up-to-date product data, specifications and certification. “Data Yard isn’t just about managing data; it’s about building trust, ensuring safety, and simplifying our supply chain from our Doncaster manufacturing sites to our end-user customers.” Gareth Thomas, Managing Director of Data Yard, said: “We are delighted that our 100th confirmed supplier sits within the Plumbing & Heating category.
Polypipe’s commitment to Data Yard underlines the platform’s potential across the building materials industry, benefiting all product categories, from heavyside to lightside.”
Data Yard is designed to deliver several key benefits for suppliers and merchants, including improved product data accuracy and consistency, more efficient supply chain communication, and enhanced regulatory compliance and transparency.
Suppliers and merchants interested in joining Data Yard and streamlining the sharing of product information can find out more by emailing
info@bmds-idp.com.
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Top 100 companies that have contributed a great deal to our sector and the communities they serve for more than 50 years,” he said. “This recognition is much deserved, and it is fitting that we highlight the work of these businesses as our partner in this event celebrates its 50th anniversary.”
The BMF has demonstrated how industry networking and celebration can be combined with meaningful fundraising. The total raised highlights the ongoing commitment of members, sponsors and partners to supporting TEFT and the Maddie Rose Foundation, while strengthening relationships across the building materials supply chain.
Plumbing Supplies and others, helping further boost the fundraising total. BMF CEO John Newcomb said the event remains a key fixture in the BMF’s calendar. “The BMF Charity Golf Day is an important fund-raiser for our charity partners which also provides opportunities to strengthen relationships across membership. Our congratulations go to all the winners and our heartfelt thanks to everyone who took part, particularly JCB for their generous support and for hosting us at one of the most beautiful golf courses in the UK.”
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