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Neil Hargreaves, Managing Director Knauf Insulation is BMBI’s Expert for Mineral Wool Insulation. It is astonishing how much the landscape has changed since January. In an unprecedented way, Covid-19 has… Read more
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Lynn Street, Sales & Marketing Manager Midland Lead is BMBI’s Expert for Lead. The last few months have been challenging at best, confusing at worst and the whole supply chain… Read more
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Derrick McFarland, Managing Director Keystone Group UK is BMBI’s Expert for Steel Lintels COVID-19 caused unexpected and widespread disruption. While construction is significantly affected, government recognition of the value of… Read more
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Mike Tattam, Sales & Marketing Director Lakes is BMBI’s Expert for Shower Enclosures & Showering. Many bathroom and showering products are manufactured in China. While our factory in China is… Read more
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Andy Scothern, Managing Director eCommonSense is BMBI Expert for Website & Product Data Management Solutions The far-reaching effects of the coronavirus pandemic will have lasting impacts on all sectors of… Read more
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Steve Durdant-Hollamby, Managing Director Polypipe Civils is BMBI’s Expert for Civils & Green Infrastructure. In line with all construction sectors, Civils and Green Urbanisation saw a significant reduction in activity… Read more
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Kevin Morgan, Group Commercial Director The Crystal Group is BMBI’s Expert for PVC-U Windows & Doors. In quarter one, we’ve gone from growth in business confidence and sales after the… 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. Approaching Easter, we were set for our best… Read more
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John Duffin, Director Keylite Roof Windows is BMBI’s Expert for Roof Windows. Quarter 1 demand for roof windows was sluggish, but it seems irrelevant now as we face the biggest… Read more
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Kevin Tolson, Commercial Director Wienerberger UK is BMBI’s Expert for Bricks & Roof Tiles. The Wienerberger Group closed the first quarter of 2020 with excellent results, continuing the successful course… Read more
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