Read the latest magazine Industry News Insulation Merchants Insulation Firm Joins Roofing Category of the National Buying Group 8 June 2021 NATIONAL BUYING GROUP (NBG) has added another supplier to its Roofing and Insulation category. U Value Insulation Ltd brings a variety of products and customer service, already distributing to a large number of customers nationwide. This latest addition continues NBG’s strong performance in 2021, adding an additional 8 suppliers across the Brick & Block, Roofing & Insulation, Timber, Tools & Workwear and Decorating & Hardware categories. Roofing Category National Buying Group Partner’s will benefit from an increased offering in the Brick and Block as Mansfield Brick Co Ltd join. The business offers products ranging from concrete commons and coursings to brick slips and closure blocks. In the Timber category, NGB welcomes Magply, providing great deals on products including a Fire Protection range and Multi-Purpose Boards Two suppliers have joined the Tools & Workwear category. Regatta Ltd is in the outdoor clothing market with the Tactical Threads clothing line. Progressive Safety Footwear & Clothing are distributors of safety footwear, protective workwear, personal protective equipment and workplace safety products, with the license for JCB workwear NBG’s Decorating & Hardware team expands with three new Suppliers. Rothley Limited joins as European suppliers of DIY and builder’s products and hardware components. They are joined by Samac Fixings Ltd, a distributor based in Essex which will provide non-ferrous products including nails, screws and fixings. Big Wipes, the industrial wipes expert, supply a range of specialist cleaning and disinfecting products for professional tradespeople is also now on board. Managing Director at NBG, Nick Oates, said: ““The continued growth of the group is another promising step as the independent merchant sector begins to recover. Our collaborative approach and ever-growing range of diverse product deals will hopefully help Partners and Suppliers as they continue to grow.” NBG formed in January 2003, and has 88 independent merchants trading from 415 branches in the UK. >>Read more about the National Buying Group in the news Previous article IoR Reveals Member Survey Results with Industry SalariesNext article Construction Requires 217,000 New Workers to Meet Demand Share article You may also like View all News Industry News +2 20 March 2026 RA Issues Revised Safety Guidance on Rooflight Covers Awards and Events +3 20 March 2026 The Great British Slate Off Returns for 2026 Green Roofs +3 20 March 2026 Swansea Joins Global Network of Biophilic Cities Featured Solutions +3 19 March 2026 Flush Fitting Rooflights by Clement Sign Up to Roofing Today Stay up to date with all of the latest news from Roofing Today by signing up to our weekly Bulletins… Sign Up Today Get in Touch Check out the latest issue 123 March-April 2026 View Now Past Issues Get in Touch