Alice Robinson

IBMG gains new capital investment from Ares Management and Farallon Capital to advance its strategic growth plans

Posted on April 8, 2024 (April 8, 2024)

IBMG is pleased to announce that with the support of its founding sponsor Cairngorm Capital Partners (Cairngorm Capital), it has raised additional capital investment from funds managed or advised by leading investment firms Ares Management Corporation (Ares) and Farallon Capital Europe LLP (Farallon). Attracted by IBMG’s clear value creation strategy and strong management team, the […]

IBMG Expands Total Plumbing Supplies with New Branch in Street

Posted on January 19, 2024 (January 30, 2024)

IBMG is pleased to announce the opening of a new plumbing merchant and bathroom showroom branch in Street, Somerset. TPS in Street is now the 6th plumbing merchant branch for the brand which has an inspirational bathroom showroom on site, which increases their coverage and ability to service Somerset. Total Plumbing Supplies were originally established […]

Nathan Wins Merchant Achiever of the Year

Posted on January 17, 2024 (January 17, 2024)

A huge congratulations to our Head of Mergers and Acquisitions, Nathan Arthur, who outshone his competition to win The Merchant Achiever of the Year 2023, at the Builders Merchant Awards 2023! Announced in November 2023, Nathan has achieved great success with IBMG since joining as a Mergers and Acquisitions Accountant, having worked his way up […]

IBMG Launches New Private Label Range

Posted on January 12, 2024 (January 12, 2024)

We are excited to announce that we have launched our brand new Private Label range, ProRange. And we have now launched the ProRange underfloor heating (UFH) product line, the first to sit within the new brand. Designed exclusively for installers, our ProRange UFH includes a two-year guarantee on manifolds, pumps, controls, mixing valves, and a […]

A Spotlight on CRS Building Supplies

Posted on November 13, 2023 (November 13, 2023)

Having opened its first branch in Cheddar, Somerset, in 2005, CRS fast became the leading builders’ merchant in Somerset. With an impressive growth plan to open a new store each year, they consistently grew and in January 2023 saw their 13th store opened in Minehead, giving them a favourable coverage of the entire region. 13 […]

Changes to Our Leadership Team

Posted on November 6, 2023 (November 6, 2023)

We are delighted to announce some changes to our leadership team here at IBMG. Peter Cudd has become the Chief Commercial Officer where he is responsible for our category, pricing, product information and marketing functions and how these teams integrate with other teams within the business, such as finance, sales and operations. Allun Pittingale has […]

Devondale Wins Wholesaler of the Year Award

Posted on November 2, 2023 (November 2, 2023)

Devondale Electrical is celebrating after being named as Wholesaler of the Year at the prestigious Electrical Industry Awards 2023, further solidifying its reputation as a leading industry supplier. The awards recognised excellence and honoured outstanding individual achievement, technical innovation, and supply-chain collaboration. By winning the Wholesaler of the Year category, Devondale has been acknowledged for […]

Incredible Fundraising for Teenage Cancer Trust

Posted on October 30, 2023 (October 26, 2023)

We would like to congratulate Chappie and Ali from our Parker Building Supplies branch in Uckfield on completing their most recent challenge and raising an impressive amount of money for Teenage Cancer Trust! In September they undertook the challenge of driving a 23 year old car 2,000 miles from Uckfield to Land’s end and then […]

Tonbridge Landscaping Centre Nominated for a National Award

Posted on October 25, 2023 (October 25, 2023)

Tonbridge landscaping centre nominated for a national award. Located on Priory Road, Parker Building Supplies’ landscaping centre has impressed at national awards. The expansive 5,000 sq feet landscaping area in Tonbridge, that includes numerous separate landscaping areas set within beautifully planted borders with features including water exhibits, as well as a sales office offering extensive samples, is in the […]

Nathan Arthur Nominated for Another Award

Posted on October 23, 2023 (October 23, 2023)

At age 28, Nathan Arthur is the Head of Mergers and Acquisitions at the Independent Builders Merchants Group (IBMG) and has now been shortlisted for The Merchant Achiever of the Year as part of the Builders’ Merchants Awards 2023! Having joined IBMG as a Mergers and Acquisitions Accountant he has shown dedication and hard work, […]

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