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BMF All-Industry Conference – Budapest – 15-18 June


BMF Conference speakers: left, Jon Culshaw, right, Kenton Cool.,


New slant on Peak Performance


Kenton Cool, one of the world’s leading high altitude climbers, will draw on his experience of leading summit expeditions to offer insights into leadership in extreme moments at the BMF All Industry Conference.


Kenton has climbed all over the world, establishing new routes and first ascents of peaks in Alaska, France and India. His years in the mountains have taught him how to face and


overcome his own challenges as well as how to bring out the best and inspire belief in those around him.


John Newcomb, BMF MD said: “Leading teams into uncertain danger in the mountains - and bringing them back alive – provides valuable guidance on the criteria for a peak performing team. Kenton’s presentation demonstrates both his passion for his sport and highly practical lessons for any high performance business.”


BMF MD shortlisted for Director of the Year Award John Newcomb, MD of the


BMF, is shortlisted in the West Midlands sector of the prestigious IoD Director of the Year Awards. The annual ceremony, held by the regional branch of the Institute of Directors, recognises the achievements of business leaders


across the West Midlands. Regional winners then go on to represent the West Midlands in the National Awards in October. Calum Nisbet, IoD West Midlands Regional Director said: “The IoD Awards are recognition of the key role that business leaders play in driving forward


Crystal donates star prize to drive fundraising at BMF Gala Dinner


The BMF is arranging a special Gala Dinner at the Conference. In conjunction with the evening’s main sponsor, the Crystal Clear Group, the BMF aims to raise a record sum for Variety, the Children’s Charity, the official charity of the Crystal Clear Group, and the Teenage Cancer Trust, the BMF’s charity of the year.


The Gala Dinner will be a feast


our region’s economy and in job creation. They champion those who provide inspiration for the next generation.”


Mr Newcomb is shortlisted in the small company category, for businesses with an annual turnover under £10m. Winners will be announced at a Champagne Breakfast on June 22, when judges will announce a winner for each category as well as the overall West Midlands’ Director of the Year.


Clean Air Zones: DEFRA and air quality


Responding to the Government’s air quality proposals released on 5 May, John Newcomb, MD of the BMF said the Government has ‘missed a golden opportunity’ to modernise the use of larger vehicles in cities.


He said: “Builders’ merchants have a vital role to play if the Government is to meet its air quality ambitions. However, as it currently stands, Clean Air Zones


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have the potential to slow down construction, hamper delivery to our customers and increase the cost of running our members’ 4,800 UK branches.


“Unlike private motorists,


merchants have no choice but to use diesel vehicles to deliver to building sites. The Government has missed a golden opportunity to help SMEs modernise and replace old lorries, trucks and vans


with cleaner, greener models to comply with Clean Air Zones. We will continue to urge ministers to introduce a diesel vehicle scrappage scheme to alleviate harmful emissions from HGVs & LGVs.” “We are also concerned that Clean Air Zone charges will significantly increase the cost of delivering vital building supplies into towns and cities.”


of fun and fundraising with many prizes including “star prize” a brand new limited edition Fiat Abarth 595 Tourismo, valued at £20,000!, donated by Crystal, and the subject of an auction hosted by impressionist, Jon Culshaw. The BMF All Industry


Conference takes place at the five star Intercontinental Hotel place in Budapest. Broadcaster Gethin Jones, will host the event, which has already sold out. For more details visit www. bmfconference.co.uk


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