Month: February 2024

NMBS (National Merchant Buying Society) has declared 2024 the year of the independent builders merchant. So what is a independent merchant to you? Many small builders merchants are being swallowed up by acquisitions and mergers. Though technically they still remain independent, what does this mean to you the customer? Centralised buying and brand led marketing promotions don’t always lead to cheaper prices on the shelf. Though centralised buying can offer great opportunities for small business to achieve better buying power, this doesn’t always come with the flexibility a true independent merchant can give you.   Here at Meridian Building Plastics we pride ourselves on being truly independent. We don’t belong…

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