SPONSORS

BMF

The BMF is the only trade association that represents and protects the interests of builders’ merchants and suppliers to the building materials industry in the UK and Ireland. Total membership from 1 January 2022 stands at 770 merchant and supplier companies who together have combined sales of over £39bn and employ over 207,000 people in the building materials industry. BMF’s 395 merchant members operate from over 5,750 branches across the UK and Ireland. The BMF is the active hub of merchant and supplier activity in the UK, working closely with allied industry groups and regulatory bodies such as trading standards and planning departments, to ensure that issues affecting member merchants and suppliers are tackled promptly and effectively. The BMF is an active lobbyist with local and central government in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and has an impressive track record of achievements. We are totally dedicated to the interests of our members, providing training and professional and knowledgeable support through services such as Cyber Insurance Plus, Intelligent Employment Plus, Insurance Plus, Safety Plus, and Transport Plus, as well as organising key events where members can meet and exchange ideas with fellow merchants, suppliers, and leading industry figures. We work continually to ensure that merchants survive and thrive in an increasingly competitive and fast-developing market.

Bulmor Lancer Ltd

Bulmor Lancer Ltd is a customer focused business specialising in the sales & after sales areas providing Sideloaders & Multidirectional machines that allow movement of long, heavy, large & small material loads in confined areas both indoors & outdoors. This includes specialised application requirements, which are bespoke to the customer. Bulmor utilise the most up to date & market leading componentry in their Electric & Diesel product range, whilst maintaining in house manufactured assembly components. A full aftersales care package covering spare part supply, maintenance & breakdown coverage, refurbished used equipment & rental machinery for short or long term periods are provided by the company.

CombiLift

Combilift’s wide range of multidirectional forklifts and other specialist handling equipment ensures the space saving, safe and more productive handling and storage of long loads, pallets and containers. Combilift has been at the forefront of innovation in its sector since it was established in 1998 and is now the acknowledged leading global supplier of customised handling solutions. Its ever growing product portfolio, which now includes pedestrian operated stackers, is a perfect fit for the requirements of timber importers and merchants as well as joineries and furniture manufacturers. The company has a worldwide network of dealerships and exports to more than 85 countries.

Epicor

Epicor BisTrack ERP for Building Supply is a comprehensive, industry-specific solution designed to streamline operations for businesses in the building supply sector. With nearly 50 years of expertise, Epicor BisTrack ERP offers deep functionality tailored to builders' merchants, timber merchants, sawmills, and more. This cloud-first solution enhances operational efficiency through advanced browser capabilities, AI-powered inventory planning, and robust data security. Epicor BisTrack ERP supports seamless customer interactions with mobile tools for instant inventory and pricing access, driving higher revenues and customer satisfaction. Made with you, for you - Easier with Epicor

Glennon Brothers

Through our plants in Ireland and Scotland, Glennon Brothers offers a one stop shop solution, for sawn softwood in the British Isles, with products for the construction, packaging and fencing industries. Having celebrated 100 years in business in 2013, Glennon Brothers is now the premier name in the Irish and UK timber processing industry. Glennon Brothers is the first home grown timber processor, to sponsor a TTJ Award. In line with its ongoing commitment to invest in people, this year Glennon Brothers is sponsoring the Career Development Award, which presents an ideal opportunity to showcase the importance of highly talented people to the industry.

HUBTEX Maschinenbau & Co

Since its foundation in 1981, HUBTEX Maschinenbau & Co. KG has been a market leader in conveyor technology and logistics. HUBTEX begins where the manufacturers of standard trucks end. Our core business is the manufacture of custom-built industrial trucks, sideloaders and special-purpose equipment for long, heavy and bulky goods. They ensure efficient material flow and goods handling in the tightest of spaces at production and retail companies. In dialog with our customers, we adapt the vehicles precisely to the conditions of the respective operation or warehouse. Our concepts are characterized by maximum flexibility and multifunctionality. HUBTEX products set new standards in terms of both technology and design. Now with around 450 employees at our production site at the Fulda-West industrial estate, we work every day to create something unique for our customers.

Koppers

Koppers, with corporate headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals, and carbon compounds. Our products and services are used in a variety of niche applications in a diverse range of end markets, including the railroad, specialty chemical, utility, residential lumber, agriculture, aluminium, steel, rubber, and construction industries. We serve our customers through a comprehensive global manufacturing and distribution network, with facilities located in North America, South America, Australasia, and Europe. The stock of Koppers Holdings Inc. is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "KOP."

SCM

SCM, the leading producer of woodworking machines and solutions. SCM has always had a strong commitment to industry in its DNA and is organised in three major production centres in Italy. Industrial processes are organised according to the most advanced principles of lean management and operational excellence. The company's goal is to offer our customers the best-in-class performance of quality and speed.

Structural Timber Association

As the UK’s leading organisation representing over 800 members in the structural timber sector and associated supply chain companies, the STA has an objective to drive quality and product innovation through expert technical guidance and research - underpinned by education, training and event programmes.

Timber Development UK

Timber Development UK (TDUK) has been formed from the merger of two of the largest and longest established organisations in the timber supply chain – the Timber Trade Federation (TTF) and Timber Research and Development Association (TRADA). Bringing these two associations together has created the largest, most comprehensive supply chain body in the UK. We want to create a vibrant network of timber businesses, all of whom can speak with one voice to promote the benefits of timber. As the largest, most comprehensive supply chain body for timber in the UK, we are committed to growing your connections, knowledge, and influence. Timber Development UK connects into a network which spans all the way from sawmill to specifier, and all points in between. This means we serve everyone. Whether you are involved in supply, design, or build, and use timber, we have you covered. All the information you need, at your fingertips.

W. Howard

For over 60 years, W.Howard Group has manufactured and distributed Europe’s widest range of MDF profiles – skirtings, architraves, window boards, wall paneling, door linings and bespoke products. Our core range of products is one of the largest in Europe and hold more than 100 stock lines. Our expanding range of MDF profiles includes Primed, Veneered, Wrapped and the exclusive KOTA products. We offer first rate distribution of our products across the UK and Ireland using our fleet of vehicles. Our London and Manchester distribution centers offer a collection service or a delivery service for merchants across the UK. For further information please contact our sales team on 01942 881900 or sales@whoward.co.uk and we’ll be happy to help you.

West Fraser

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with more than 60 facilities in Canada, the United States and Europe. From responsibly sourced and sustainably managed forest resources, the company produces lumber, engineered wood (OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, particleboard), and other products including pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and renewable energy. Our UK-manufactured products are FSC certified and are used extensively in the construction, DIY and furniture sectors. Our brands, SterlingOSB Zero, CaberFloor and CaberWood MDF, are well known in the construction industry and are commonly specified by architects, national housebuilders and specifiers. We are proud that as a certified net carbon negative company we lock up more carbon in our products than we emit making them, helping the UK construction sector comply with net zero targets and beyond.