Long Rake Spar Co Ltd

13/08/2026

We're delighted to be shortlisted for the Builders Merchants Federation - BMF inaugural Data Yard Data Excellence Award! 🎉

This new award recognises suppliers that are leading the way in improving the quality of product data across the building materials sector. 📊

Along with the other five nominees, we're especially proud to have been recognised for our outstanding engagement and commitment to going beyond the minimum standard, continually looking for opportunities to improve our product data.

Digital channels are continuing to shape our industry, and having access to high-quality product information is more important than ever - not only for delivering a better customer experience but also for supporting compliance, traceability and industry standards.

A huge thank you to Data Yard for the nomination, and congratulations to all of the other shortlisted nominees. 👏

We look forward to the awards on 17 September 2026 at the BMF Members’ Day Awards Dinner and celebrating the great work being done to raise data standards across the industry.

12/08/2026

Have you placed your August bank holiday order? 🤔

As the August bank holiday weekend is fast approaching, it’s time you stocked up with everything you need to please your customers over the busy period. ☀️

To ensure your stock is supplied to you in time for the August 31 bank holiday weekend, please get your orders in by:

📆 Wednesday, 19 August

📩 Email to place your order
[email protected]

11/08/2026

🎉 We’re attending Tippers Bonanza 2026! 🎉

We’re excited to be heading to the 30th Anniversary of Tippers Bonanza - the biggest builders’ merchant trade event in the Midlands! 🥳

Come and meet the team and discover why we’re the UK’s leading supplier of decorative aggregates. 🪨✨

With 65+ leading brands exhibiting, live product demonstrations, hands-on training, expert advice, competitions, networking opportunities, plus free food and a bar, there’s plenty to see and do – so you don’t want to miss out!

Put it in your calendar:
📅 Thursday 10th September 2026
🕓 4:00pm – 9:00pm
📍 Tippers Precision Concrete, Britannia Way, Lichfield

🎟️ Entry is free and exclusive to Tippers account customers
👉 Register in advance now at bonanza.tippers.com

We can’t wait to see you there! 👋

05/08/2026

Honoured to be shortlisted for the Builders Merchants Federation - BMF Supplier Engagement Award! 🏆

Being nominated for this award recognises our team's commitment to supporting the industry, building strong partnerships, and making the most of our involvement with the amazing BMF community.

A huge thank you to everyone who has contributed to this achievement and congratulations to all the other shortlisted companies. It’s a genuine privilege to be nominated amongst such great company.

We’re already looking forward to finding out the winner on 17 September 2026 at the BMF Members’ Day Awards Dinner.

Best of luck to all the nominees.👏

03/08/2026

We're excited to be at the Tippers Bonanza 2026!🌿🎉

Come and meet the team and discover why we're the UK's leading supplier of decorative aggregates 🪨✨

Stick it in your diary! ⬇️
📅 Thursday 10th September 2026
🕓 4:00pm – 9:00pm
📍 Tippers Precision Concrete, Britannia Way, Lichfield
🎟️ Free to attend – register now at: https://lnkd.in/eZRsmdrA

We can't wait to see you there!👋

03/08/2026

🏆Proud to be named finalists in the Builders Merchants Journal Industry Awards!🏆

We're delighted to be shortlisted for the following awards:

🌿 Landscaping Supplier of the Year – Long Rake Spar Co Ltd

🤝 Supplier Account Manager of the Year – Dan McMahon

⭐ Industry Personality of the Year – Shane McCormick

A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to vote for us. Your support means a great deal and has helped us reach this stage.

Congratulations to all of this year's finalists.

We're looking forward to celebrating together at the awards lunch on 25 September. Good luck to everyone involved! 🎉

03/08/2026

We’re Finalists! 🏆

The Builders Merchants Journal Industry Awards finalist listing has been revealed, and we’re proud to say that we’ve been shortlisted for the following:

🌿Landscaping Supplier of the Year
- Long Rake Spar Co Ltd

🤝Supplier Account Manager of the Year
- Dan McMahon, Long Rake Spar

⭐Industry Personality of the Year
- Shane McCormick, Long Rake Spar

A huge thank you to everyone who voted for us; we really appreciate your support.🙌

🗓️ We now look forward to the BMJ Industry Awards lunch on Friday, 25 September.

Best of luck to all the finalists. 🎉

🔗 https://buildersmerchantsjournal.net/bmj-industry-awards-2026-finalist-listing-revealed/

The voting window for the BMJ Industry Awards 2026 has now closed and the votes have been counted and verified.

29/07/2026

We're incredibly proud to have been shortlisted for the Builders Merchants Federation - BMF Supplier Engagement Award🎉

This nomination is a fantastic recognition of our team's commitment to supporting our customers, partners and the wider industry.

Read the article by Builders' Merchants News below to learn more about our nomination👇

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has announced the nominations for the BMF Supplier Member Engagement Award and the BMF Service Member Engagement Award.

29/07/2026

Showcasing Our 10+ Year Partnership with EH Smith🤝

Strong supplier relationships are built on trust, consistency and shared success. That's exactly what we've achieved through our decade-long partnership with one of the UK’s largest builders’ merchants - EH Smith Builders Merchants.

Working together, we've helped strengthen their decorative aggregate offering with:
✅ Premium, high-quality products
✅ Reliable nationwide supply
✅ Eye-catching point of sale displays
✅ Ongoing commercial support

Read the full case study to discover how a long-term supplier partnership can help support and grow your business 👇

🔗https://longrakespar.co.uk/case-studies/showcasing-our-10-year-partnership-with-eh-smith/

21/07/2026

Last Chance to Vote ⏰

Voting for the Builders' Merchants Journal Awards 2026 has been extended and now closes this Friday, 24th July.

We're incredibly proud to be nominated for four awards:
🌿Landscaping Supplier of the Year
- Long Rake Spar

🤝Supplier Account Manager of the Year
- Andy Maxwell (FInstSMM), Long Rake Spar
- Dan McMahon, Long Rake Spar

⭐Industry Personality of the Year
- Shane McCormick, Long Rake Spar

If you've enjoyed working with us, we'd be incredibly grateful for your vote.

Vote now before 24th July
https://bmjindustryawards.co.uk/vote/



Thank you for your continued support!