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24 The Month


What’s been going on in the past month?


News Extra


IKO opens its first UK based insulation factory


People


Movers, Shakers and 10 Minutes With...


Business Helpdesk Health and Safety help


Comment and Opinion


Our guest columnists on strategy and heat.


Business Focus


Preparation and prevention in case of emergencies.


Merchant Focus


Grahams invest in the future Merchant Focus


Buying group H&B has its first graduating member to the main group


Meet the Managers Visqueen’s team talks to BMJ


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Heating


Tracking the trends and new products in the heating sect


w tor Sustainability


Hanson digs up supply chain value.


n Shower Focus:


Wetrooms are still a growing trend.


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The BMJ Industry Awards


Transport


Transport Awards


Leading names in the Transp Vo e


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sector tell us what’s happeni ng BMF Industry Voice


News and Views from the BM Training Focus


Dulux is investing in its trainin centre.


Product News


All the latest from suppliers And Finally


News, the odd slot and the crossword.


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November 2018 www.buildersmerchantsjournal.net


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