26 February 2025

BMBI: Year 2024 Merchant value sales -4.1% down from 2023, but Q4 eases to -0.5% on year previous

Posted on 26th February 2025 by Max Banner

The latest total value sales figures from Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) show that sales for Q4 2024 were down -0.5% compared to Q4 2023, as an increase in volume sales (+2.3%) was countered by a fall in prices (-2.7%). With one additional trading day in Q4 2024, like-for-like value sales were -2.2% lower.

22 January 2025

Saniflo’s Saniplus UP facilitates garden retreat by Shack Cabins

Posted on 22nd January 2025 by Max Banner

Thanks to a Saniplus UP from Saniflo, a new garden retreat in the capital has been elevated to a new level of comfort and convenience.

18 December 2024

BMBI: October Merchant sales rally with a +7.3% month-on-month increase

Posted on 18th December 2024 by Max Banner

The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report shows builders’ merchants’ value sales in October were up +1.2% compared to the same month last year.

14 November 2024

Geberit named among Best Companies to Work For 2024

Posted on 14th November 2024 by Max Banner

Geberit UK, a leading provider of sanitary and piping systems, has achieved recognition as one of the UK’s Top 100 Best Mid-sized Companies to Work For 2024, reinforcing its position as an employer of choice in the plumbing and housebuilding sectors.

12 November 2024

Geberit announces new partnership with leading distributor

Posted on 12th November 2024 by Max Banner

Geberit has announced a new partnership with Claygate Distribution, a Kent-based distributor of bathroom and plumbing products with over 4000 retailers across England and Wales.

26 September 2024

BMBI: Merchant July sales edge up +0.9% year-on-year

Posted on 26th September 2024 by Max Banner

The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report shows builders’ merchants’ value sales edged up +0.9% in July compared to the same month in 2023.

19 September 2024

Geberit announces new key strategic partnership for Scotland

Posted on 19th September 2024 by Max Banner

Geberit announces a key strategic partnership with KB Bathrooms, wholesale distributor of plumbing, and bathroom products in Scotland.

25 July 2024

BMBI: Merchants’ May value sales down -5.2%, as volumes fall -7.0%

Posted on 25th July 2024 by Max Banner

The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report shows builders’ merchants’ value sales in May were down -5.2% year-on-year.

25 June 2024

BMBI: April Merchant sales up +3.9% year-on-year

Posted on 25th June 2024 by Max Banner

The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report shows builders’ merchants’ value sales were up +3.9% in April compared to the same month a year ago.

29 May 2024

Mitsubishi Electric Ecodan Heat Pumps and Water Cylinders to be stocked by City Plumbing

Posted on 29th May 2024 by Max Banner

The full range of Mitsubishi Electric Ecodan heat pumps and hot water cylinders are to be stocked by City Plumbing, an award-winning national plumbing, heating and electrical merchant.

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