The BMF (Builders Merchants Federation) has welcomed Kronospan, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, as its 1000th member.
The BMF’s merchant and supplier members, who together have combined sales of £50.2bn, now employ just under 203,000 people.
The BMF’s latest member, Kronospan is a great example of the vibrant and innovative businesses within the Building Materials sector.
They have been processing timber for more than 100 years and are experts in its efficient use. Committed to sustainable production and reducing their carbon footprint, they use alternative energy sources and take recycled wood and residues from the sawmill industry to create technically advanced engineered panel products designed to improve building performance.
John Newcomb, BMF CEO said:
“With 1,000 companies now in membership, the BMF is the only trade body that can truly speak with authority for the entire Building Materials sector.
“We take enormous pride that we are providing genuine value to members through business support, people and skills development, supply chain collaboration and government influence – and this is evidenced by the continuous growth in member numbers which have risen from 360 to 1,000 over the past decade.
“We are now moving on to another landmark and embarking on our biggest campaign, to strengthen the industry and ultimately to make building materials a career of choice.”
