NEWSROUND Merritt & Fryers welcomes Sir Julian Smith MP
The MP for Skipton and Ripon, Sir Julian Smith, visited Merritt & Fryers to see how it helps constituents to improve the thermal and energy performance of homes and workplaces. Sir Julian, a former Northern Ireland secretary, was welcomed by Rachel Fryers, managing director, and Brett Amphlett of the BMF. Touring the branch, he was shown examples of the everyday trade essentials and value-added products available to Merritt & Fryers’ customers in North Yorkshire and East Lancashire. The MP also heard how merchants and their SME customers have managed in recent times with higher prices and rising fuel, labour and other costs.
Sir Smith said: “It was great to
visit Merritt & Fryers and see how they are adopting sustainable and low-carbon practices while continuing to serve the house- building and repair markets. It is encouraging to see a local, family- run business - soon celebrating 90 years - adapting to the future and meeting the needs of both trade customers and homeowners. “A big thank you to Rachel for showing me how they are contributing to the Skipton and wider Craven area economy as well as her team for supporting local builders and DIY enthusiasts with their projects.”
Ms Fryers described recruitment initiatives being pursued by individual merchants, and the BMF itself, to raise awareness of the building materials’ supply chain - and efforts to publicise
Jewson Civils Frazer launches new brand identity
STARK Building Materials UK has announced a new brand identity for its specialist civils, utilities and infrastructure projects business. ‘Frazer’ is the new name for ‘Jewson Civils Frazer’. The new ‘Frazer’ name and visual identity reflect the brand’s commitment to being a business
where customers can ‘Trust the Experts’ when it comes to support with products and expertise for the UK’s complex civils and utilities projects, including solutions for emerging markets such as power, data and geotechnical.
Frazer’s dedicated specialist teams combine industry expertise and local knowledge to help customers deliver projects across housing, infrastructure, power, renewables and multi-utilities. Frazer’s tailored solutions also help customers with planning requirements, changing regulations, and efficient cost and environmental impact management for major infrastructure projects.
John Carter, CEO, STARK UK, said: “We’re embarking on an exciting new chapter in our growth plans for Frazer. We have made a clear commitment to our civils, utilities and infrastructure customers that with Frazer they can ‘Trust the Experts’, and we’re dedicated to bringing them the benefits of our expertise, specialist products and high quality of service.
Launched as Frazer opens the doors to its newly refurbished branch in Inverness, the new look and feel will start to be rolled out across the business.
4
the range and diversity of roles to attract and retain staff. Rachel told Sir Julian why a career in building materials is different from other trades or industries
- because it offers purposeful jobs for school & college leavers - and anyone looking to change direction, especially if they are returning to work.
Rachel Fryers, managing director of Merritt & Fryers, commented: “It is great to have our MP take an interest in local firms like ours and offering his insight and support to help
Yorkshire businesses to succeed. “Merchants realise the importance and wisdom of making extra efforts to encourage people to join our supply chain and offer family-friendly employment to appeal to all ages and abilities.”
The visit was another arranged by the BMF as part of its industry and Parliament programme.
Triton Showers recognised by King
Triton Showers has been presented with a King’s Award for Enterprise, by the Warwickshire Lord Lieutenant, Tim Cox. David Tutton, managing director at Triton Showers, said: “We are incredibly honoured to be one of only 29 select businesses across the UK to be recognised by His Majesty this year in the Sustainable Development category. This
prestigious award underscores our commitment to placing sustainability at the heart of our business strategy and our determination to achieve our ambitious Net-Zero targets.”
BMCO calls in administrators
Independent builders merchant the Builders Merchant Company has appointed Andrew Mackenzie and Laura Baxter of Begbies Traynor as joint administrators. The merchant, which has branches in Scunthorpe, Rotherham, Goole and Hull, was the subject of a winding up petition last month. Administrators were appointed after attempts to sell it failed to secure a buyer. All 26 employees
have been made redundant. Founded in Scunthorpe in 1928, it was the largest independent timber and builders merchant in Lincolnshire. In 2021, the company went through a management buyout, with the new shareholders managing director, Duncan Thomson, and financial director Jane Thomson.
The aim is to sell the freehold property and assets.
www.buildersmerchantsjournal.net October 2024
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77 |
Page 78 |
Page 79 |
Page 80
