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Stacey Temprell, Marketing Director British Gypsum is BMBI’s Expert for Drylining Systems. 2020 was a rollercoaster but with clear guidance from the government, we’ve been able to keep our mining… Read more
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Andy Scothern, Managing Director eCommonSense is BMBI’s Expert for Website & Product Data Management Solutions. Finally, there are signs with the vaccine roll-out that we are coming out the other… Read more
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Malcolm Gough, Group Sales & Marketing Director Talasey Group is BMBI’s Expert for Natural Stone Landscaping Products, Vitrified Paving & Artificial Grass. After an exceptionally weak second quarter, Q3 was… Read more
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Neil Hargreaves, Managing Director Knauf Insulation is BMBI’s Expert for Mineral Wool Insulation. I write as we enter another national lockdown, but with the industry specifically instructed by the PM… Read more
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Derrick McFarland, Managing Director Keystone Lintels is BMBI’s Expert for Steel Lintels. The roller coaster of 2020 continues. Q3 2020 rises back to similar levels seen in Q3 2019 and… Read more
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Kevin Morgan, Group Commercial Director The Crystal Group is BMBI’s Expert for PVC-U Windows & Doors. Q3 demand for PVC-U windows and doors has been strong. So unexpectedly strong, it… Read more
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Jim Blanthorne Managing Director of Keylite Roof Windows is BMBI’s Expert for Roof Windows. We continue to live in uncertain times. Just as quickly as we adapt to a new… Read more
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Paul Roughan, Trade Merchants Sales Director Dulux Trade is BMBI’s Expert for Paint. In Q2 during lockdown, Britain fell in love with decorating again, with ‘do it yourself’ booming to… Read more
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Mike Tattam, Sales & Marketing Director Lakes is BMBI’s Expert for Shower Enclosures & Showering. Q3 sales of bathroom products were boosted as homeowners, who saw money accumulate in their… Read more
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Andrew Simpson, Packed Products Director Hanson Cement is BMBI’s Expert for Cement & Aggregates. In Quarter 3 2020 the uptick in a strong V-Shaped recovery, fuelled by pent-up demand after… Read more
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