National trade body The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) and Builders’ Merchants News (BMN), have joined forces to identify the Top 100 Young Achievers across the multi-billion-pound building materials sector, and shine a light on the brightest stars of the future.
Rachel and Ben Davies, joint Managing Directors at LBS Builders Merchants Ltd based in Ammanford, have been nominated for the accolade based around their achievements within their careers so far, and having a positive impact in the sector.
Rachel said: “I’m delighted to be included as one of the Top 100 Young Achievers, alongside such great people.
“This is a fantastic sector to work in and this really highlights the amazing career opportunities across our industry for so many different skillsets.
“I’m proud to represent Team LBS, and my name wouldn’t be on this list if it wasn’t for the amazing team I’m supported and surrounded by.”
Ben added: “It’s an honour to be nominated and be recognised for my efforts as Top 100 Young Achiever.
This is a great industry and it is good to see that we young people are seen to be having an impact, I’ve grown up in this industry and it’s provided me great opportunities. I’m looking forward to celebrating alongside others who all deserve their place in this Top 100.”
The Top 100 Young Achievers programme follows last year’s Top 100 Merchant Influencers and Top 100 Supplier Influencers in 2022 and 2023.
John Newcomb, Chief Executive of the BMF, said: “The BMF is an active supporter of young people working within the building materials supply sector and this initiative celebrates the contributions of those who will carry the industry forward in the future and work to make a material difference.
“After the success of our previous initiatives, we’re delighted to be partnering with BMN to highlight the achievements of the Top 100 Young Achievers.
“This accolade reflects the positive influence Rachel and Ben have had on the people around them and on the wider building materials industry.”
The Top 100 Young Achievers will feature in a commemorative brochure and be invited to a Gala Dinner celebration and networking event at the Belfry in May.
The BMF represents more than 950 merchant and supplier companies that collectively employ more than 208,000 people in the building materials industry, performing an essential national function in distributing construction materials and home improvement products across the UK.
