15th September 2025

Building Materials Digital Services Ltd (BMDS), the joint venture between the BMF and NMBS established to provide an industry-owned data pool, has signed agreements with the first five suppliers to share their product data on the new platform, which has been branded Data Yard.

The companies leading the way are C-Tec (CT1), Fernco, Knauf, Knauf Insulation, and Ox Tools UK. With the first suppliers on board, Data Yard has achieved another significant milestone.

As a centralised, scalable, and secure platform powered by Omiteo’s proven PIM solution, Etimix, Data Yard is set to improve data quality, reduce duplication, and streamline the sharing of product information between suppliers and merchants.

Gareth Thomas, Managing Director of BMDS, said, “We are delighted to welcome the first five forward-thinking companies who are contributing to the transformation of product data sharing within our industry. Their proactive engagement and dedication provide an excellent model for others, and we anticipate that many additional suppliers will join BMDS’ Data Yard in the coming weeks.”

Suppliers who would like to join BMDS’ Data Yard to streamline the sharing of product information should email gareth.thomas@bmds-idp.com.