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An employee of Newry based business CT1 has been nominated by a national trade body as a 'Top 100 Supplier Influencer' - someone who goes the extra mile to support the building materials industry.
Nicola Walsh, Director of Sales and Marketing at CT1 was nominated after meeting key criteria including involvement, presence, charity and community work as well as commitment to the industry.
Speaking of her nomination Walsh said: “To be a member of the BMF is a privilege in itself, but also to be nominated among the crème de le crème of the building industry, is very humbling.
“We hope that CT1 will be helping to shape and influence the industry for many years. We listen to our partners and end users, and together we can create a bright future for all in the building trade.”
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF), together with Builders’ Merchants News (BMN), have joined forces to identify the Top 100 Supplier Influencers across the sector and shine a light on their success.
John Newcomb, Chief Executive of the BMF said “After the success of last year’s Top 100 Merchant Influencers we’re delighted to be partnering with BMN again in 2023 to highlight the achievements of the Top 100 Supplier Influencers.
“Shining a light on individuals who go above and beyond in their service to our industry, this new accolade reflects the positive influence each of the nominated individuals selected has both on the people around them and on the wider building materials industry."
The suppliers included on the list will feature in a commemorative brochure and be invited to a Gala Dinner celebration and networking event at the Belfry in May. As well as that the BMF will highlight the work of each influencer via social media.
BMN’s Commercial Manager, Ellen Walton, added: “Working with the BMF to celebrate both the Top 100 Merchant Influencers, and now the Top 100 Supplier Influencers, highlights the amazing talent and passion that everyone has for this sector.
“From involvement in industry events, being BMF Ambassadors, or the charitable work that people take on, over and above the usual working hours, it is clear that we have a great industry.”
The BMF represents more than 870 merchant and supplier companies that collectively employ more than 230,000 people in the building materials industry, performing an essential national function in distributing construction materials and home improvement products across the UK.
