NMBS reveals plans to ‘automate and innovate’ at conference
Senior members of the NMBS team have revealed how the buying society aims to ‘automate and innovate’ to build on its success, at the recent NMBS Conference. The Conference took place at the Grand Hotel Dino in the surroundings of Lake Maggiore, Baveno, Italy. Over 500 delegates attended the three-day event, which focused on collaboration, […]
Miller joins NMBS as Non-Exec Chair
The UK-based National Merchant Buying Society (NMBS) has appointed Jeremy Miller as its new non-executive chairman. A qualified chartered accountant, Miller brings a wealth of financial experience having worked in the City for over 35 years. This has included time spent as an auditor with KPMG before moving to a major stockbroker and later investment […]
NMBS Exhibition celebrates half century with another record breaker
The 50th edition of NMBS’ Exhibition broke previous records for exhibitor numbers and attendees. Over 1,000 NMBS members visited the show, with ran 11 April, with 280 NMBS suppliers exhibiting across 360 stands in the main exhibition hall and the Ricoh Arena’s foyer. NMBS said it is still processing orders, but expects the value of […]
NMBS has another record year with £1.7 billion turnover
In 2017, NMBS once again enjoyed a record year with a turnover increase of 11% to £1.7 billion. NMBS chairman, Tim Allen, delivered the statistics at the annual Gala Dinner, adding that the buying society paid out more in rebate and discounts than ever before, with merchant members enjoying reimbursements and savings to the tune of […]
TIMco lines up new ranges and biggest ever catalogue for NMBS Show
TIMco is to launching its latest and biggest catalogue to date as well as unveiling brand new ranges at the NMBS show at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry on Wednesday (11 April). The independent screws, fasteners, fixings and power tool accessories supplier will showcase its new catalogue, featuring 6,500 product lines including an array of new ranges […]
Stands have sold out for next week’s NMBS Exhibition
Over 280 supplier and manufacturers are heading to next week’s NMBS Exhibition, taking place on 11 April at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry. Open to NMBS (National Merchant Buying Society) members, the show features promotional vouchers and spot buy offers for independent builders, hardware, timber, roofing, plumbing and heating merchants. NMBS MD Chris Hayward said of the […]
NMBS achieves Investors in People Gold accreditation
NMBS has gained independent recognition of its progressive employment practices by securing Investors in People Gold certification. Investors in People Gold is held by only a select number of employers in the UK, second only to Investors in People Platinum status. In order to achieve Investors in People Gold, NMBS was assessed in an external audit […]
NMBS lines up host for Italy-set All-Industry Conference
NMBS, the UK buying society for independent builders’, plumbing and heating, timber and hardware merchants has confirmed the host for its 2018 All-Industry Conference. This year’s event – which takes place from the 14-17 June at the Grand Hotel Dino, Baveno on the shores of Lake Maggiore, Italy – will be hosted by behaviourist, broadcaster, keynote […]
NMBS aims for ‘best of old and new’ with new website
Buying society NMBS has revamped its online presence with a new website, designed to deliver greater added value and also to be easier to navigate and use. In addition, the site also takes into account the growing trend towards mobile browsing and can be used equally effectively across all devices – including desktop and laptop […]
NMBS reports its all-industry conference is selling out fast
NMBS, UK buying society for independent builders, plumbing and heating, timber and hardware merchants, is reporting strong demand for its 2018 all-industry conference. All sponsorship opportunities for the event have now been sold with some 70 different NMBS suppliers and partners seizing the chance to pledge their support. Delegate spaces are also selling quickly and NMBS […]