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.

Polypipe's Modular Heating Panels are designed to speed the installation of underfloor heating into suspended floors.

The new IRWIN XP Fixed Knife has a one piece fixed nose, for maximum durability, stability and blade security.

The organiser of the Totally DIY, Secure and Tools shows is reporting positive responses from exhibitors as booking fill up.