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NMBS all-industry conference selling out fast


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eptember 2017

NMBS all-industry conference selling out fast

NMBS, the UK's leading buying society for independent builder's, plumbing and heating, timber and hardware merchants, is reporting strong demand for its 2018 all-industry conference.

All sponsorship opportunities for the event have now been sold with some 70 different NMBS suppliers and partners seizing the chance to pledge their support.

The overall headline sponsor has been confirmed as Makita.

Delegate spaces are also selling quickly and NMBS is advising those interested in attending to book as early as possible in order to avoid disappointment.

The 2018 NMBS all-industry conference takes place from Thursday the 14thto Sunday the 17thJune at the Grand Hotel Dino, Baveno, Italy.

This elegant hotel, complete with conferencing facilities, panoramic restaurants, and health club and wellness centre, is located in the southern shadow of the Alps on the shores of Lake Maggiore.

Next year's conference will be themed ‘Industry Matters'.

It will enable delegates to develop their knowledge of a range of current and relevant business issues affecting the entire merchanting industry - including innovation; people; processes and productivity; omnichannel and online trading; and new entrants and technologies.

A number of recognised experts and thought leaders from these different fields will also attend and deliver presentations on their area of expertise.

Sam Hunt, events manager at NMBS, comments: "The 2018 NMBS all-industry conference may be nine months away but clearly anticipation and excitement surrounding the event is building already.

"The unprecedented demand we've witnessed highlights the ability of the conference to deliver real added value and to help those attending to gain an edge in the increasingly competitive merchanting arena."

For more information on the 2018 NMBS all-industry conference or to book, call Sam Hunt on 0116 261 4902 or email:sam.hunt@nmbs.co.uk

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Selling fast.NMBS is recommending booking places for its 2018 all-industry conference in Baveno, Italy as soon as possible to avoid disappointment

For more information on this story, contact Wayne Leith atwayne@tpz.uk.com

Notes to editors:

  • NMBS (National Merchant Buying Society) is the UK's largest buying group for independent builder's, plumbing and heating, timber and hardware merchants.

  • Since its formation over 50 years ago in 1963, NMBS has continued to grow and evolve. Today it represents more 1000 merchant members and enjoys collective buying power in excess of £1.5BN. It uses this buying power to negotiate favourable prices and terms for members from over 600 brand leading, building industry suppliers.

  • Collectively, NMBS members operate more than 3000 branches nationwide and achieve annual sales of £7BN. This equates to approximately 40% of the value of the entire merchanting sector.

  • Further value-adding services offered by NMBS include credit insurance, marketing support and access to a dedicated and secure portal known as the ‘Report Centre'. This enables members and suppliers to deal with many day-to-day transactional requirements online, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

  • NMBS also stages regular networking, knowledge sharing and trading events that bring together both its members and suppliers. These events include the NMBS Golf Day, the NMBS Gala Dinner, the NMBS Dinner Dance, the NMBS All-Industry Conference and the NMBS Exhibition.

  • As part of its commitment to ‘Strengthening Independents', NMBS not only delivers services and events to enhance the profitability and success of its members but also acts as a voice and as a champion for the independent merchanting sector.