Articles by Tim Wood
Lords holds firm as markets bite
30/09/2026
Flat sales as merchanting and CMO offset Plumbing & Heating weakness.
LBS Group grows sales and profits
30/09/2026
Welsh family independent merchant continues to outperform a challenging market.
Tough market. New rules. Real answers for merchants
29/09/2026
Inaugural BMN Independent Merchant Forum to deliver key insight for sector leaders.
BMF crowned best trade association at Memcom Awards
25/09/2026
The title recognises the professionalism of the whole team.
Top 100: Builders' Merchants is launched
24/09/2026
Builders’ Merchants News, in partnership with the Builders Merchants Federation, launches the campaign to celebrate those merchants who are setting standards, supporting communities and keeping construction moving.
BMF recognised for energy partnership with Full Power Utilities
24/09/2026
The award recognises the value of promoting conversations about energy use and procurement.
BMF fundraising finale tops fantastic year with £77,850 raised
23/09/2026
The BM Awards Dinner raised £15,600 in a single evening.
Al Murray to host landmark Builders' Merchants Awards
11/09/2026
With his alter-ego, The Pub Landlord, Murray will lead proceedings at this year’s celebration of the merchant industry’s achievements.
New board aid tool designed to make plasterboard ceiling installation easier
08/09/2026
Board Aid supports plasterboard in position while it is being fixed to the ceiling.
Ali Emm appointed Deputy Editor of BMN
19/08/2026
After seven years her predecessor moves into a new production design role within the team.
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