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Nigel Cox, Managing Director Timbmet is BMBI’s Expert for Timber & Panel Products. The second quarter saw weaker year-on-year growth in the demand for timber and panel products, although the… Read more
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John Duffin, Managing Director Keylite Roof Windows is BMBI’s Expert for Roof Windows. Roof window growth was still in double figures in Q2 (as in Q1) with strong regional performances… Read more
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Kevin Morgan, Group Commercial Director The Crystal Group is BMBI’s Expert for PVC-U Windows & Doors. The overall windows and doors market had a poor first half. According to FENSA,… Read more
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Paul Roughan, Trade Merchants Sales Director Dulux Trade is BMBI’s Expert for Paint. Uncertainty and low confidence continued in quarter two, compounded by the Brexit saga. Deal or no deal?… Read more
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Mike Tattam, Sales & Marketing Director Lakes is BMBI’s Expert for Shower Enclosures & Showering. Three years of negative headlines with politicians changing position and pretending they haven’t, has taken… Read more
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Jeff House, Head of External Affairs Baxi Heating UK (incorporating Heatrae Sadia) is BMBI’s Expert for Water Heating. So far 2019 has seen a positive start in the residential sector…. 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. The landscaping sector had an incredibly busy quarter… Read more
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Tony France, Sales Director Ibstock is BMBI’s Expert for Bricks. GB brick manufacturers continue to increase production volumes, demonstrating a significant commitment to satisfy growing demand from the UK market…. Read more
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Mike Beard, Merchant Development Director Encon Insulation is BMBI’s Expert for Insulation Products – Distribution. The uncertainty of Brexit continues to influence the insulation distribution sector with confidence seeming to… Read more
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Neil Hargreaves, Managing Director Knauf Insulation is BMBI’s Expert for Mineral Wool Insulation. Robust demand for mineral wool insulation continues in 2019. Housebuilding remains buoyant in the Midlands and the… Read more
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