Former Plasplugs sales and marketing director Paul Boyce has moved to main rival QEP as CEO of European operations.
Read More »Jewson will ‘ride out the storm’
Jewson managing director Peter Hindle has insisted that the builders merchant will get through the recession and avoid making redundancies.
Read More »NMBS launch online training resource
The National Merchant Buying Society (NMBS) have launched the NMBS On-line Academy - the bespoke online e-learning training resource for builders merchants.
Read More »Bradfords to cut 45 builders merchant jobs
South west independent builders merchants Bradford Building Supplies are to cut up to 45 jobs across their operation.
Read More »PTS appoint manager for renewable energy
Plumbers merchants PTS Plumbing Trade Supplies have appointed Ian Stares as product group manager for renewable and sustainable energy products.
Read More »sales-I add to building products line-up
sales-I the providers of real-time sales intelligence service for front line sales people have appointed Rob Simpson as the new business manager for the building products sector.
Read More »Kamasa launch 50 piece spanner set
Tool brand Kamasa has introduced a new 50 piece set of spanners in satin finished chrome vanadium, for just about every application.
Read More »DIY boss and BMF highlight credit insurance problems
Bill Grimsey, chief executive of DIY shed chain Focus has written to the business secretary Lord Mandelson asking for an investigation into the lack of available credit insurance.
Read More »Unsafe timber heading for building sites
Some of the timber washed up on the Kent coast last week has found its way to building sites, even though it is not suitable for construction, Thanet council has said.
Read More »Thieves strike twice at Travis Perkins
Builders merchant Travis Perkins has been hit by thieves in two separate incidents at different branches.
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