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OUR LATEST UPDATES ON COVID-19 - We have created a central hub of information around the latest COVID-19 communications as well as bring you a number of products from our suppliers to keep yourselves and your teams safe in the workplace.
We will keep you updated as things continue to develop and thank you in anticipation of your continued support. The NMBS offices are officially open again, however all employees continue to work remotely from home.

Independent builders merchants
NMBS receives Investors In People platinum award

NMBS has been awarded the Platinum standard of the Investors in People accreditation, in recognition of our culture of support and leadership. Previously we held the Investors in People Gold award, but this was increased to the Platinum level following an in-depth assessment.


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The National Merchant Buying
Society Ltd (NMBS) is a centralised
buying society for Independent
Builders, Timber, Hardware,
Plumbing and Heating Merchants.
We have over 1,100 members with
over 3,700 branches with over
£1.78 billion buying power.

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