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Steve Durdant-Hollamby, Managing Director Polypipe Civils is BMBI’s Expert for Civils & Green Infrastructure. Supply issues have dominated headlines across the quarter again, and with demand showing no sign of… Read more
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Kevin Tolson, Commercial Director Wienerberger UK is BMBI’s Expert for Bricks & Roof Tiles. Few in our sector could have predicted the rollercoaster ride that we’ve all been on since… Read more
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Mathew Whitehouse, Marketing Director at Bostik UK is BMBI’s Expert for Adhesives and Sealants. As we enter the second half of the year, the momentum in the industry shows no… Read more
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Krystal Williams, Managing Director Pavestone UK Ltd, is BMBI’s Expert for Natural Stone & Porcelain Paving. The market has slowed but it’s still busy, although more manageably busy. Compared to… Read more
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Simon Woods, European Sales Marketing & Logistics Director West Fraser (formerly known as Norbord) is BMBI’s Expert for Wood-Based Panels. As sales through UK Builders’ Merchants continue to grow strongly… Read more
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Simon Woods, European Sales, Marketing & Logistics Director, West Fraser (formerly known as Norbord) is BMBI’s Expert for Wood Based Panels. Over recent months, Merchants and DIY stores have seen… Read more
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Krystal Williams, Managing Director Pavestone, is BMBI’s Expert for Natural Stone & Porcelain Paving. First quarter market demand is significantly ahead of last year, with volumes more than double compared… Read more
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Kevin Tolson, Commercial Director Wienerberger UK is BMBI’s Expert for Bricks & Roof Tiles. The New Year ushered in a new, mostly unwelcome lockdown and as a result, trade sales… Read more
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Mick Evans, Operations Director Lakes is BMBI’s Expert for Shower Enclosures & Showering. In a market used to thinking of 2-3% up or down as significant, it’s been an extraordinary… Read more
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Neil Hargreaves, Managing Director Knauf Insulation is BMBI’s Expert for Mineral Wool Insulation Confidence in the sector is sky-high, with a healthy recovery forecast for construction and manufacturing. In fact,… Read more
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