VIPSeal Proudly Sponsors “Training Initiative of the Year” at the 2025 BMN Awards
VIPSeal Proudly Sponsors “Training Initiative of the Year” at the 2025 BMN Awards
VIPSeal was delighted to sponsor the Training Initiative of the Year category at this year’s BMN Awards, held on Friday at the Park Plaza London. The event brought together leaders from across the builders’ merchant industry to celebrate excellence, innovation, and the people shaping the sector’s future.
Celebrating the Winner: TG Builders Merchants
A huge congratulations goes to TG Builders Merchants, who were crowned the 2025 winners. Their dedication to staff development, structured learning, and long-term workforce investment truly impressed the judges. TG’s commitment to building a strong, skilled, and confident team makes them a standout example of best practice in the industry.
Recognising the Finalists
We also want to highlight the outstanding work of this year’s finalists:
Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG) in partnership with Cortexa for the “IBMG Coach” online learning platform
LBS Builders Merchants for their Knowledge HWB training initiative
Both submissions showcased forward-thinking approaches to training, digital learning, and staff engagement—demonstrating just how much innovation is happening within the merchant sector.
Why Training Matters to VIPSeal
Training and development have never been more important. Whether it’s supporting merchants, contractors, or installers, upskilling the workforce leads to:
Better customer service
More confident product selection
Safer installations
Reduced downtime
Stronger leadership and progression opportunities
As a leading manufacturer of flexible drainage couplings and pipe sealing solutions, we see first-hand how valuable ongoing training is to our industry partners. That’s why VIPSeal is proud to champion initiatives that raise standards and help merchants and their teams deliver exceptional service.