NMBS is the most successful Buying Society in the UK for Independent Builders, Plumbers, Hardware and Timber Merchants.

The primary aim of NMBS is to enable our members to get the best possible deal from suppliers through exclusive supplier offers and terms to independents via centralised purchasing, marketing and event activities.

Established 1963

£2.21bn Turnover

1250 Merchant Members

450 Supplier Deals

Exclusive Supplier Deals

We specialise in offering exclusive supplier offers and terms to independents via centralised purchasing, marketing and event activities. We also speed up the invoice-to-payment process of manually processing invoiced and credits.

Payment Pledge

NMBS offers a payment pledge to guarantee bad debt and on-time payment for its members and have developed an exclusive online “Report Centre”, that gives both members and suppliers, 24-7 access to online accounts information and automated query resolution system.

Our Mission
We are 100% committed to developing and strengthening independent merchants by constantly innovating and adding value at every opportunity.

Our Vision
We are 100% committed to increasing the profitability of all our members.