Setcrete has become a supplier member of the National Merchant Buying Society (NMBS). The company’s range features levelling compounds to create smooth, level subfloors prior to the installation of floor coverings, such as vinyl, wood and ceramic/porcelain tiles. Products include best sellers: Setcrete 2K Pro levelling compound, which can be …

The National Merchant Buying Society (NMBS) is calling on employers in the builder’s merchant sector to take advantage of government funding to re-skill staff and onboard new recruits through apprenticeships as it marks this year’s National Apprenticeship Week. The Government provides up to 95% funding for employers to hire someone …

National Buying Group (NBG) has rallied its Partners to sharpen their focus on working with Suppliers to “buy better” amidst an increasingly challenging building products market. The organisation’s recent annual Partner event saw a representative from each of its 83-strong partnerships of independent merchants gather to review and discuss the …

Sussex-based plumbing and heating specialist, KDS Plumbing & Heating Supplies, is looking forward to ‘buying better’ after joining National Buying Group’s (NBG) growing community of independent merchants. Founded in 2017, KDS operates branches in Hove, Peacehaven and Worthing, and places strong customer relationships at the centre of everything the business …

Setcrete, the manufacturer of high-performance floor preparation products and levelling compounds,  has become a supplier member of the IBC Buying Group. IBC Buying Group’s 200+ merchant members can now purchase the entire Setcrete range at the specially-negotiated IBC buying terms, including best-selling levelling compounds Setcrete Exterior for outdoor areas such …

Independent merchant buying group h&b has added a new merchant member – Darlaston Builders Merchants in the West Midlands. The five-branch merchant takes the h&b total membership to 105. Family-owned and run, Darlaston was set up 35 years ago; the original founder still serves as managing director and two of …

There’s set to be plenty to see and do at this year’s National Painting and Decorating Show with Crown Paints showcasing a wide range of products and services from across its popular Crown Trade and Crown Decorating Centres brands. The stand will have two distinct areas for visitors to enjoy, …

Inspired Home Interiors, part of the Stamco Group of companies, has committed to joining the Sirius Buying Group, to take advantage of the groups ever-growing buying power and provide more extensive terms: including Symphony, a key supplier for Inspired Home Interiors.   John Cornelius, Managing Director, Inspired Home Interiors explains …

Has the growth in strength and importance of the merchant buying groups dealt a fatal blow to larger distributors?

One of the leading buying groups in the builders' and timber merchants' sector, H&B Group, is acquiring one of the newest in the sector, the Timber Buying Group (TBG), to bring unprecedented support to the industry's small to medium-sized players.