3,000sq m
of timber imported in 2024 so far, 0.2% ahead of 2023.
93% increase in applications the Boiler
Upgrade Scheme for April 2024 compared to April 2023.
7.4% fall in brick deliveries yr-on-yr for March
2024, according to the Dept for Business & Trade.
Jewson launches “Branch of the Future” concept in Bridgwater Jewson has opened the doors
to its newly refurbished branch at Bridgwater, introducing its very first ‘Branch of the Future’ concept.
As part of its parent company
STARK Building Materials UK’s ‘Trust in Better’ strategy, Jewson is implementing a comprehensive investment programme to optimise its branch network. The Bridgwater branch is the first to be totally transformed, and in the new Jewson brand identity, Andy Jordan, regional managing
director for Jewson South West, said: “It has been fantastic to
MPH joins NBG
welcome so many members of the Bridgwater community to our new branch, taking a first look at everything we’re doing to look after our customers. Everything in our branch is designed around them to help them work efficiently, meet their own customers’ needs
and to grow their own businesses. We look forward to being an integral part of the day-to-day lives of professional tradespeople and builders from Bridgwater and the surrounding areas.” John Carter, CEO of STARK Building Materials UK said:
Knauf Insulation to invest in new, low-carbon rock mineral wool factory
MPH, has joined National Buying Group; the Bristol- based merchant has been in business for 15 years and has nine branches including those in Dorset, the West Midlands, Swansea and Torquay. “Becoming an NBG merchant
already feels like a great decision,” Chris Edwards, operations director at MPH said. “Suppliers like Worcester Bosch are proactively coming to visit our office and having teams visit the branches. They’ve arranged training for us on renewables as well. It’s really clear that Suppliers have a lot of respect for NBG and we’re already seeing the positive impact that being an NBG Partner has on our Supplier relationships.”
Insulation supplier Knauf Insulation is planning to invest circa€200 million in a new state- of-the-art rock mineral wool factory for the UK market. The large-scale facility will use cutting- edge, low-carbon electric melting technology, and have an annual capacity in excess of 100,000 tonnes, Through this investment, Knauf Insulation will achieve two key goals: decarbonising and significantly increasing its UK supply of rock mineral wool products, in addition to its existing Queensferry plant. The new factory will address
“Bridgwater is the very first step on the exciting journey we’re taking here at Jewson to become the most trusted builders’ merchant for UK tradespeople. “With our new Branch of the
Future concept, we have a brilliant opportunity to create something that we believe is truly unique and valuable, with the backing of the STARK Group. “We’re not copying anyone else in the market; instead, we’re carving out a new Jewson, and there is a wealth of features being implemented solely with the customer in mind.”
the market’s growing need for insulation solutions with ultra-low embodied carbon, and play a key role in helping the UK achieve its net zero targets. Knauf Insulation’s managing
director for Northern Europe, Neil Hargreaves, said: “Following the €50 million+ investment across our two UK glass mineral wool
plants in 2023/4, this represents another exciting development for the business and our valued customers, as well as a further sign of confidence from Knauf Group in the future growth of the UK and Northern European mineral wool markets. The investment represents a step change in the capacity, capability, and sustainability of our UK rock mineral wool solutions, whilst significantly contributing towards Knauf Group’s ambitious sustainability goals.”
The additional capacity will become available in 2026. Knauf Insulation is aiming to select the most competitive location for the facility, in order to maximise its future success.
IBMG CEO to speak at BMF conference
Martin Stables, CEO of the Independent Builders Merchant Group, has
been confirmed as one of three industry speakers at the BMF Members’ Annual Conference in September 18-19.
Stables joined the IBMG as CCO in 2021, following over 20 years in the industry with Saint- Gobain’s Merchanting brands.
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He was appointed CEO in 2022. BMF CEO, John Newcomb, said: “The rise of regional merchant groups has been a major aspect of the building materials landscape in recent years. IBMG has been at the forefront of this trend, and I am looking forward to hearing Martin’s views on what the future holds.”
Stables is passionate about the historic legacy and trading DNA of IBMG’s independent brands
and how best to integrate and optimise local brands with the investment levels and support functions now available across the wider Group.
He will discuss his experience alongside two other industry speakers representing house builders and building material manufacturers during the Industry Forum, a regular feature at the BMF conference. The session will conclude with a Q&A.
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