Builders merchant The Deepings Trading Company has created its own in-house 'eco-building' showroom and plans to develop an installation service for sustainable products

The familiar face of Bill Worsfold is now at adhesives and sealants manufacturer Bostik.

Architectural ironmongery merchant Ironmongery Direct has donated 40 Chubb padlocks to the Isle of Wight's Owl and Monkey Haven.

Specialist brick maker Michelmersh Brick Holdings plc has completed the refinancing of all of its term loans and overdraft facilities.

Newcastle independent builders merchant JT Dove has launched its own online building and plumbing store.

Roofing solutions design and supply specialist, SIG Design & Technology has appointed Mike Crook as trading director.

John Smellie, chief executive of Stirling-based insulation manufacturer Superglass, is to retire at the end of the year. He will be replaced by Alec McLeod, formerly managing director of competitor Saint Gobain Isover.

Water heater maker Beaumont UK has gone into liquidation, with a total deficiency of just over £1m.

A NEW wooden play hut has been unveiled at a primary school in Deeside, after the old one was trashed by vandals.

Excalibur Screwbolts has won a Queen's Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category.