NEWSROUND MKM adds 80th branch
Builder’s merchant chain MKM Building Supplies is opening its 80th branch, in Wallingford, Oxfordshire. The 1.2acre site, at Lupton Road, Wallingford will be a one-stop shop for both local building trade and retail customers. Stock will include plumbing and heating, electrical, drainage, roofing, timber, doors, ironmongery and joinery. The branch will also offer a building takeoff service, brick matching and free local delivery, as well as a
kitchen and bathroom showroom and landscaping display.
MKM Wallingford is headed-up by two branch directors, Stephen Busby and Liam Baldwin. Busby, who brings 43 years expertise to the role said: “It’s our ambition to make MKM Wallingford the best one stop merchant in Oxfordshire and the point of reference for service levels locally. We are committed to creating a fantastic work
environment for our new team, to ensure we retain the very best skills and people.”
David Kilburn, founder of MKM Building Supplies Limited said: “We are really looking forward to the exciting opportunity this branch presents.”
Timber imports hit November high November 2020’s imports of timber and panel products was at its highest since October 2007, the second consecutive month where imports of the main timber and panel products were above the 1 million cu m mark. That’s according to a monthly report from the Timber Trade Federation, which found that the growth in the imports of the main timber and panel products in November 2020 of nearly 37% is in stark contrast to the 39% reduction in volume in April 2020. David Hopkins, CEO of the Timber Trade Federation, said: “This demonstrates that the timber supply chain has been working at full steam trying to meet the unprecedented demand. Record volumes of timber are being brought in and absorbed by the market as quickly as they are coming off the dock, often by previous allocation. “We can expect construction and renovation to play a large role in these plans, putting extra pressure on supply chains in terms of availability and inflation. This has caused problems across the supply chain, particu- larly the merchant-to-builder route, causing strain and shortages in certain areas.”
Tobermore invests in sustainable packaging
Paving and walling manufacturer, Tobermore has has overhauled its packaging design to have significantly less environmental impact.
The 100% recyclable
polyethylene film contains 30% recycled material, decreasing waste and the company’s packaging-related carbon footprint by 20%.
The sustainable packaging has been rolled out throughout stocking merchants and building sites nationwide. Tobermore managing director David Henderson says: “We are proud to have invested in more sustainable packaging. Tobermore recognises the global challenge of packaging waste and consequently the need for a new plastic economy. To ensure we can
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retain the benefits of plastic, we had to rethink how we produce, use and re-use it.” “As a responsible manufacturer,
Tobermore is committed to safeguarding future resources, reducing waste and saving energy. We have a responsibility to make sure that we keep plastic within a circular economy and out of our natural environment. We feel good about using packaging which is better for our planet and urge our industry peers to rethink their packaging also.”
Morgans adds Mold
NEWS IN BRIEF
Cupa Group, the premium natural slate producer, has bought Rinus Roofing Supplies through the former’s subsidiary Burton Roofing Merchants. The transaction increases Cupa’s exposure to the attractive U.K. roofing materials market. Led by Paul Hattee, UK managing director, Burton will now operate 37 centres across the UK. Rinus, a family-owned business founded in 2007, is the second largest independent distributor of roofing products in the UK and employs 184 people. Rinus owns 24 branches nationwide and provides full product coverage across all roofing applications.
Polypipe Civils & Green Urbanisation has been awarded the ISO 45001 accreditation at its
Loughborough and Horncastle sites, for high standards of occupational health and safety. The business developed and implemented a management system framework, which integrates into its other standards ISO 9001 for quality and ISO 14001 for environmental.
Morgans of Mold is the latest addition to the Morgans Group and joins as the 6th branch of builders, DIY & agricultural merchants covering Wales, Cheshire & Shropshire. The new outlet is located on Denbigh Road, opposite Synthite. The team is headed up by manager Dave Roberts who has also run the Ruthin branch for a number of years.
Södra Wood Ltd has announced a two-year contract with Denholm Port Services to streamline its imports and mitigate any potential issues or customs delays. Södra produces timber in seven sawmill locations across Sweden and Finland, and ships goods from one of three main loading ports: one on the west coast of Sweden, one on the east coast and one in Finland. The goods arrive by boat at three east coast UK terminals – Sheerness, New Holland and Dundee – and one in the Republic of Ireland.
www.buildersmerchantsjournal.net March 2021
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