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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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Steve Durdant-Hollamby, Managing Director Polypipe Civils is BMBI’s Expert for Civils & Green Infrastructure. As the industry eases out of lockdown, there is a real sense that the way we… Read more
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Derrick McFarland, Managing Director Keystone Group UK is BMBI’s Expert for Steel Lintels Build, Build, Build! In Q1 2021, we experienced Lockdown 3.0 and once again the construction industry upped… Read more
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Jim Blanthorne, Managing Director Keylite Roof Windows is BMBI’s Expert for Roof Windows. As we reflect on Q1, a combination of higher than forecast demand, learning to adapt to a… Read more
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Andrew Simpson, Packed Products Director Hanson Cement is BMBI’s Expert for Cement & Aggregates. The construction industry is experiencing a unique period in its history. Demand across many product sectors,… Read more
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Lynn Street, Sales & Marketing Manager Midland Lead is BMBI’s Expert for Lead. Looking back over Q1, the construction sector saw continued recovery from the previous quarter. It was better… Read more
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