NBG Conference Awards

November 8th – 10th saw the annual National Buying Group Conference held at The Celtic Manor in Newport, Wales.  
The awards had 10 categories, with winners and runners up as follows:

Brick & Block presented by Tim Scott

Third: Ibstock
Second: H+H UK Ltd
Winner: Wienerberger

Civics & Landscaping presented by David Santi

Third: Tobermore Ltd
Second: Aggregate Industries
Winner: Clark Drain Ltd

Decorating & Hardware presented by Gary Olver

Third: Carlile Design Ltd
Second: Crown Paint
Winner: T.I Midwood & Co Ltd

General Build presented by Neil Robinson

Third: Cemex UK Ltd
Second: Siniat Ltd
Winner: Everbuild Building Projects Ltd

Plumbing, Heating & Showrooms presented by Ian Thorp

Third: Masterflow
Second: Hunter Plastics
Winner: Vado

Roofing & Insulation presented by Nick Bulpin

Third: Quintherm
Second: IKO Plc
Winner: Knauf Insulation

Timber presented by Paul Conboy

Third: Kronospan
Second: James Donaldson & Son Ltd
Winner: MDM Timber Ltd

Tools & Workwear presented by Nic Drew

Third: Brian Hyde Ltd
Second: Ox Group
Winner: Toolbank

NBG Supplier account manager of the year
Third: Darren White, Wienerberger
Second: Simon Rants, T.I Midwood
Winner: John Gaunt, Knauf Insulation (two years in a row)

And this year saw a new, one-off category which was voted for by all the NGB partners.
Brand of the year
Third: Reisser Ltd
Second: Knauf
Winner: Ox Group

At the end of the conference, NBG had raised £13,105 raised for their nominated charity, Rainy Day Trust.