The Bristan Group, parent company of the Bristan, Heritage and Sirrus by Gummers brands, has appointed Jeremy Ling as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Hathern Terracotta is a new terracotta and faience production business from Michelmersh Brick Holdings.

A proposal by builders merchant Travis Perkins to build nine flats and a new warehouse for its City Plumbing Supplies plumbers merchant is to go before the planning inspector following a public enquiry.

VAT should be removed entirely from energy efficient appliances and a car-industry-style scrappage scheme considered, according to the British Retail Consortium.

Deva, the manufacturer of taps, showers and accessories, has promoted Steve Rothwell to the newly created position of sales & marketing director.

The Builders Merchants Federation has announced that Terry Parker is to be its new National Chairman.

New to Polypipe's range of underfloor heating systems is a unique addition to its OverlayTM Lite, a high compressive strength, lightweight insulated panel.

EcoRight, a new brand of building products, only available via merchants offers all the benefits of traditional, sustainable building materials but with the advantages of modern manufacturing processes.

Aqualisa's new Aquastyle Electric is an entry-level electric shower.

HRM Boilers has increased efficiency across its Wallstar through-the-wall and X-ternal boiler range.