NEWSROUND
Kudos move to an ecopackaging solution
Timber merchants expands with HSBC funding
Illingworth Ingham has utilised a six-figure funding package provided by HSBC UK to acquire a new 20,051 sq ft site in Clitheroe, Lancashire. The new site will become one of seven operated by Illingworth Ingham in the North West, allowing the family-owned business to reach new markets across the UK. As a result of the HSBC UK funded acquisition, Illingworth Ingham is anticipating the creation of multiple new jobs, an improvement of customer service and an increase in sales over the next 12 months. Founded in 1929, Illingworth Ingham is known for providing timber
British showering products manufacturer, Kudos, has invested in a new product packaging machine that will reduce the business’s plastic packaging use by 95%. As part of an on-going initiative to reduce the amount of single use plastic in the business, they have invested in a new Panatec product packaging machine which has moved the business to a cardboard- based solution.
The new machine has enabled them to design new cardboard packaging that retains the structural integrity required to ensure it meets the demands of the supply chain, without the requirement for single use shrink wrapping.
Investing in this direction demonstrates the company’s intent in moving towards a more environmentally friendly way of working. The change has already been implemented on their range of over bath screens and enclosures and will be rolled out to include shower trays.
products and services to the retail market and businesses nationwide. With multiple branches situated across the North West, the business operates with over 150,000 sq ft of warehousing and its own transport fleet to provide daily deliveries to clients across the UK. Adrian Thornley, branch development manager at Illingworth Ingham, said:
“This is a very exciting time at Illingworth Ingham as we add another site to our existing portfolio. As a dedicated family business, with over ninety years of industry experience, we hope to focus on enhancing our facilities to create the best service for our new and existing customer base. We look forward to welcoming more customers from across the UK and seizing further opportunities for expansion in the future.”
Elec-Mec chooses NBG
Accessing industry expertise and experience was the key consideration for joining National Buying Group, according to the organisation’s newest Partner, Elec-Mec. The bathroom, plumbing, heating, lighting and electrical merchant, which has branches in West London and Middlesex, has operated as an independent merchant for the past 25 years. “Being part of a buying group has clear financial benefits, but this wasn’t the sole reason this particular buying group appealed to us,” said managing director Vish Gami. “The scale and expertise available within NBG is what really stood out.” Phil Bonar, new partner
CBA opens up to new members
development & recruitment manager at NBG says: “Vish and his team have already proved to be an excellent fit with the wider group’s ethos and culture, and their commitment to NBG’s collaborative values has been fantastic to see.”
Saint-Gobain puts Jewson on the market
Builders merchant Jewson, is being put up for sale by its par- ent company Saint-Gobain, the Paris-listed global conglomerate. JP Morgan has been tasked with looking into the possibility of hiv- ing off the merchant business. The 400 branch builders
merchant was acquired by Saint- Gobain in 2000, when it bought
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Meyer International. The mer- chant currently employs around 6,000 people and was founded in 1836.
The sale of the UK building distribution businesses has been discussed as a possibility since May, when Saint-Gobain came under pressure from hedge fund Bluebell to consider its disposal.
A number of branches have been closed already; the future of some others is still under consideration.
Builders merchant buying group The Combined Buying Association (CBA) has undertaken a strategic review and, to achieve more national coverage, is opening up to new members.
CBA is the longest standing building material purchasing consortium and members are predominantly made up of a small number of significant regional independent merchants. The CBA ethos is based on a mutual respect of each other and there is no costly management fee or restrictive rules. The CBA trades with the major industry suppliers and believes firmly that the benefits attained by collective buying should all revert to the membership. Any interested parties and potential new members should contact Will Godfrey via email:
wagodfrey@robert-price.co.uk to discuss membership opportunities further
www.buildersmerchantsjournal.net October 2022
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