NEWSROUND NBG adds fuel deal for Partners
Independent builders merchant buying group NBG has signed deals with BP and UK Fuels, to provide highly competitive pump prices for its Partners.
The deals will track the Platts Wholesale rate with suppliers receiving an agreed margin over the weekly wholesale price, giving NBG’s network of independent merchant Partners access to the full BP network of more than 1,200 forecourts and, where there is no BP site, to the UK Fuels network of over 7,200 sites. The deals were negotiated by Joe Beale, group purchasing director at Frank Key, with the
support of the NBG central team. Beale said: “We believe this is the first time such deals have been pinned to the Platts Wholesale rate, which will be published weekly on the NBG Hub. This ensures Partners have full transparency over the price they pay at the pump and the guarantee of an agreed margin from the outset.”
Remittance for the deals will be provided by NMBS with a 30-day credit facility for Partners compared to the common industry period of 14 days.
Beale adds: “Some of our Partners are making a saving of
Heidelberg Materials buys B&A Group
Heidelberg Materials UK has acquired construction soil and aggregate recycling company B&A Group; its acquisition is in line with its strategy to meet demand for recycled materials.
The company also recently acquired Mick George Limited in the east of England. B&A Group joins Heidelberg Materials’ recycling business line. Simon Willis, chief executive of Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK), said: “B&A Group is a successful business with an unrivalled reputation in the southwest, underpinned by a strong team. This announcement follows the completion of our acquisition of Mick George Limited and adds an additional source of high- quality recycled materials for use in our sustainable building materials. It is an exciting opportunity for us, and I am looking forward to working with the B&A Group to grow the business further.”
10-20p per litre at the pump, a considerable annual saving. In many cases, this beats the savings of bulk tanker fuel prices. “Of course, Partners will need access to bulk fuel on site in order to run equipment such as forklift trucks and we are currently tendering for a bulk deal to mirror the Platts-based deal.”
NTG adds NYTimber to Arnold Laver Network
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Baxi joins BMF
Heating and hot water specialist Baxi has become a member of the Builders Merchants Federation. Jeff House, External Affairs & Policy Director at Baxi, said: “As the heating industry continues to play such a pivotal role in into the transition to a zero-carbon future collaboration across the breadth of our supply chain will be crucial. The BMF provides us with the perfect platform from which we can work with other suppliers and merchants towards the same common goals. We recognise the important role our merchant partners play.”
Archwood Group gains King’s Award Archwood Group has been awarded a King’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development 2024. Archwood Group is one of 252 organisations nationally to be so recognised. Employing 100 people,
National Timber Group (NTG) has brought two of its specialist timber merchant businesses together under one brand. All NYTimber branches are now part of the Arnold Laver nationwide branch network. The team from Arnold Laver Hebburn have relocated to join the team at the former NYTimber branch at Hendon, Sunderland forming one branch with a single team, Arnold Laver Sunderland. The former Northallerton NYTimber head office site is now Arnold Laver Northallerton.
Travis Perkins opens new Derby branch
Builders merchant Travis Perkins has opened a new branch at Northedge Business Park, Derby. The branch, managed by Adam Sheehan, includes a full tool, plant and specialist equipment hire offering, an extended range of building products including timber, bricks and blocks, and a hard landscaping area, plus a Benchmarx Kitchens showroom.
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Archwood Group, based in Chirk, North Wales, was founded in 1867 and operates with two trading brands: Richard Burbidge, a manufacturer and supplier of stairparts, decking accessories and decorative mouldings, and Atkinson & Kirby, which supplies premium hardwood flooring.
Navigator MSL to build new HQ Plumbing industry distributor Navigator MSL is to begin a major £1 million redevelopment of its headquarters in Sharnbrook, near Bedford. The investment will see the existing head office and warehouse extended and refurbished to provide new amenities for the staff, a quadrupling of the current office space and provide an additional 700 pallet spaces in the extended and refurbished warehouse.
www.buildersmerchantsjournal.net June 2024
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