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Mike Beard, Merchant Development Director Encon Insulation is BMBI’s Expert for Insulation Products – Distribution. Insulation sectors are experiencing strong sales although it is unclear how much of this is… Read more
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John Sinfield, Managing Director Knauf Insulation is BMBI’s Expert for Mineral Wool Insulation. Housebuilding momentum and a growing number of enquiries for non-combustible insulation material mean demand for glass and… Read more
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Derrick McFarland, Managing Director Keystone Lintels is BMBI’s Expert for Steel Lintels. What a difference sunshine makes! Weather conditions in the first two quarters of 2018 have significantly influenced demand…. Read more
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Paul Owen, Commercial Director Distribution IKO PLC is BMBI’s Expert for Roofing Products. There are mixed fortunes in the roofing sector with retail sales struggling but a more positive private… Read more
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Andrew Simpson, National Commercial Director Hanson Cement is BMBI’s Expert for Cement & Aggregates. Demand for construction products increased in quarter two following the poor start to the year due… Read more
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Steve Durdant-Hollamby, Managing Director Alumasc Water Management Solutions (AWMS) is BMBI’s Expert for Civils, Metal Rainwater & Drainage. Overall, quarter two has been mixed for civils, metal rainwater and drainage…. Read more
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Nigel Cox, Managing Director Timbmet is BMBI’s Expert for Timber & Panel Products. Demand for timber and panel products improved in the second quarter of 2018 as a result of… Read more
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John Duffin, Managing Director Keylite Roof Windows is BMBI’s Expert for Roof Windows. Roof window sales for the second quarter have shown double digit year-on-year growth. This largely makes up… Read more
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Steve Halford, Group Managing Director The Crystal Group is BMBI’s Expert for PVC-U Windows & Doors. The excellent start to quarter two generated very positive enquiry and order levels. Looking… Read more
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Paul Roughan, Trade Merchants Sales Director Dulux Trade, is BMBI’s Expert for Paint. After severe weather heavily impacted site activity and decorative paint performance in Q1 2018, the spell of… Read more
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