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Q3 was busy despite the dampening effect of price rises. We estimate 2017 market volumes are up by about 4%, and for a seasonal product, it’s good to see the… Read more
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Merchants’ sales of all types of water heaters were flat during the third quarter of 2017. This is an improvement on the previous quarter, and on the first half of… Read more
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Paul Rivett, Managing Director Heatrae Sadia is BMBI’s Expert for Water Heating Trading during Quarter 2 continued the trend set in the first period of 2017, with overall sales out… 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 Brexit is still having a big effect on… Read more
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Tony France, Sales Director Ibstock, is BMBI’s Expert for Bricks Builders Merchants continue to replenish brick stock levels after a year of de-stocking, particularly during the first half of 2016,… Read more
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Mike Beard, Merchant Development Director Encon Insulation is BMBI’s Expert for Insulation Products – Distribution The year started positively for insulation but various factors have set the market back in… Read more
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John Sinfield, Managing Director Knauf Insulation is BMBI’s Expert for Mineral Wool Insulation The markets for glass and rock mineral wool remain robust following strong sales in the six months… Read more
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Derrick McFarland, Managing Director Keystone Lintels is BMBI’s Expert for Steel Lintels The steel lintels market for Q2 2017 continued to grow at a similar rate to Q1. Year-on-year, Q2… Read more
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Andy Williamson, Group Managing Director IKO Plc is BMBI’s Expert for Roofing Products Although construction was up overall in the last quarter, roofing was flat at best in much of… Read more
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Andrew Simpson, National Commercial Director Hanson Cement is BMBI’s Expert for Cement & Aggregates The Mineral Products Association reported weak sales volumes in Q2 2017 compared to Q1 with aggregates… Read more
Launched in 2015, the award winning monthly Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report is the only reliable measure of repair, maintenance & improvement (RMI) activity in the UK. Filling an important gap, it can be widely used in construction, and by economists, Government, national media, commentators and influencers outside the industry.
