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Listing of all 58 news releases from Builders Merchants Federation [BMF]:
BMF apprenticeship training for all ages
Technical background article Government reforms to Apprenticeships, recently announced by the Learning Skills Council, include scrapping the 25-year-old age limit on individuals applying for apprenticeships.
News from Builders Merchants Federation [BMF] (22 May 2008)
Merchant sales in Q1 reflect market downturn
Technical background article Latest figures from Builders Merchants Federation reveal Sales of building materials at builders' merchants across the country were down by 3.1% during the first three months of 2008.
News from Builders Merchants Federation [BMF] ( 7 May 2008)
BMF merchant industry environmental conference
The Builders Merchants Federation is bringing together key trade associations to host a one-day Environment and Sustainability Conference and Exhibition.
News from Builders Merchants Federation [BMF] (21 April 2008)
BMF looks to build on success in 2008
Launch of their latest initiative, the BMF Environmental Code, means they can now offer members the tools to report their environmental performance.
News from Builders Merchants Federation [BMF] (12 February 2008)
Q4 merchant sales figures show slowdown
Technical background article Latest figures from the Builders Merchants Federation show that sales of building materials fell by 4.4% during the last three months of 2007, when compared with the same period in 2006.
News from Builders Merchants Federation [BMF] ( 8 February 2008)
BMF issues specialist product selling guides
Latest BMF Selling Guides cover heating controls, timber decking, lintels, and door accessories.
News from Builders Merchants Federation [BMF] ( 8 February 2008)
Merchant sales are 'volatile' says BMF
Technical background article BMF Secretary, Peter Matthews said that after a period of increased sales throughout the country over the summer, the BMF's latest figures indicate a degree of caution returning to the market.
News from Builders Merchants Federation [BMF] (13 December 2007)
BMF specialist product selling guides
Builders Merchants Federation has developed and issued three new Selling Guides as part of its continued product support strategy.
News from Builders Merchants Federation [BMF] (10 December 2007)
New online information centre for BMF members
New site offers members a central point of reference with even more information about BMF services, training, important BMF and industry events, along with the latest news and business information.
News from Builders Merchants Federation [BMF] (16 November 2007)
BMF apprentice scoops prestigious new award
Trainee merchant apprentice in Yorkshire has beaten apprentices from all over the UK to scoop a prestigious new award from the Institute of Builders Merchants.
News from Builders Merchants Federation [BMF] (13 November 2007)
BMF Members Day delivers real business benefits
190 delegates from the merchant industry attended BMF Members Day dedicated to supplying members with a wealth of knowledge and information.
News from Builders Merchants Federation [BMF] ( 2 November 2007)
BMF focuses firmly on its roots
Builders Merchants Federation is closing its Retail Membership category to focus on representing and defending the manufacturer - merchant - contractor route to market.
News from Builders Merchants Federation [BMF] ( 1 November 2007)
BMF support service first choice for employers
BMF is rolling out its bespoke Employment First subscription service to help members cope with complex employment issues and avoid the risk of litigation.
News from Builders Merchants Federation [BMF] ( 2 October 2007)
MKM wins BMF MasterMerchant 2007
BMF staged another successful year of the MasterMerchant challenge, which saw MKM Building Supplies crowned as the MasterMerchant 2007 champions.
News from Builders Merchants Federation [BMF] (18 September 2007)
BMF puts Security First
BMF launch Security First, a subscription service that identifies security issues whether personnel, systems or premises related and provides appropriate solutions.
News from Builders Merchants Federation [BMF] ( 7 September 2007)
Book now for BMF Members Day
The Builders Merchants Federation has announced a full Business Programme for its second annual Members Day.
News from Builders Merchants Federation [BMF] ( 5 September 2007)
BMF issues specialist product selling guides
Latest selling guides from the Builders Merchants Federation cover fire doors, WC flushing syphons, and packed white cement.
News from Builders Merchants Federation [BMF] (24 August 2007)
Sales of building materials rise
Technical background article Sales of building materials at builders' merchants throughout the country has risen by 6.8% according to BMF.
News from Builders Merchants Federation [BMF] (10 July 2007)
Selling Guide on masonry blocks
Builders Merchants Federation join forces with Health and Safety Executive to develop its latest Selling Guide on masonry blocks.
News from Builders Merchants Federation [BMF] ( 3 July 2007)
BMF helps move to e-trading
To help facilitate electronic data interchange between merchants and their suppliers, the BMF has launched a new price book update service that synchronises product codes.
News from Builders Merchants Federation [BMF] (25 May 2007)
BMF conference boosts e trading confidence
Employees first to gain industry top accolade
Sales of building materials dip
MasterMerchant 2007- toughest industry challenge
BWF joins new BMF Affiliate Membership
BMF specialist product selling guides
BMF apprenticeship scheme pays off
EDI conference uncovers myths of e trading
BMF and Balmoral Tanks online training course
BMF helps members fulfil HandS obligations
BMF launches regular business support for members
Government watchdog award BMF training top marks
BMF issues specialist product selling guides
Chris Pateman appointed BMF MD
BMF victory on data protection concerns
BMF members race to Members Day
Bryan Eccles elected as BMF honorary treasurer
New BMF Diploma set to become industry standard
BMF structural plywood and bricks selling guides
BMF launches definitive guide to merchants
BMF promotes members for energy saving products
BMF adds to specialist product selling guides
Sales of building materials show positive signs
Top marks for BMF apprenticeship schemes
Industry welcomes arrival of major BMF initiative
BMF digital tachograph seminars
Sales of building materials fall again
BMF initiates new product support strategy
BMF negotiates credit reference service
Take the Master Merchant challenge
Byte-size online training from the BMF
Sales of building materials slip back
New look BMF steps confidently into 2006
Merchants learn loads in Latvia
Rogue Builders In 'Trade Association' Scams
BMF Conference To Discuss Insurance Premiums

