NFRC Launches Investigation Following CMA Lead Cartel Finding

THE NATIONAL Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has confirmed it will today launch a formal investigation into two of its Supplier Members: Associated Lead Mills (ALM) and BLM British Lead.

The move follows the announcement from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) today (4 November 2020) that both firms had entered into anti-competitive arrangements.

A third NFRC Supplier Member, Calder Industrial Materials Ltd, had been previously implicated in the case. However, the CMA clarified that there were no grounds for action in respect of this firm. Therefore, this member will not be subject to NFRC’s investigation, the trade body said.

James Talman CEO NFRC

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NFRC Chief Executive, James Talman, said: “NFRC stands for roofing excellence and in no way tolerates anti-competitive practices amongst its membership. Now the CMA has made its final judgement, and all the evidence is available to us, we will refer this case to our Risk Committee to consider the behaviour of the two members involved, in light of our Code of Practice.”

“The CMA has given a clear message that construction is very much in the spotlight and any firms who are found to undertake anti-competitive arrangements run the risk of large fines. We hope to work with the CMA to ensure the roofing industry is fully aware of competition law and understands the consequences of non-compliance.”