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Neil Hargreaves, Managing Director Knauf Insulation is BMBI’s Expert for Mineral Wool Insulation. Last quarter I wrote about market challenges in the face of soaring demand for construction materials. That… Read more
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Stacey Temprell, Marketing Director British Gypsum is BMBI’s Expert for Drylining Systems. Our main focus throughout the second quarter was tackling the ongoing materials shortage that is currently consuming the… Read more
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Derrick McFarland, Managing Director Keystone Lintels is BMBI’s Expert for Steel Lintels. The house building sector plays a key role in supporting the economic recovery. However, as demand has increased,… Read more
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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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