ERA Products' new locking door chain offers greater levels of security thanks to the introduction of a cylinder lock in the chain's design.

Ridgidrain and Ridgidrain Plus structured-wall drainage pipe from Polypipe Civils, have been used for widening part of the M27 motorway.

The new generation of push on sprays from Croydex has been designed to cope with higher water pressures.

The Hammerite Metal Paint range is a two-coat direct-to-rust system, which means it is quicker and simpler than alternatives.

Independent builders merchants buying group NMBS turned over £545m in 2008, a slight drop of 2.5%, reported chairman Rod Bennion at the organisation's AGM last week.

Builders merchant buying group NBG LLP's annual football tournament last week saw a triumph for the Southern region over the teams from the Central and Northern regions.

All new homes will feature inbuilt protection from hot water scalding in baths and will use water more efficiently under measures announced by Housing Minister Iain Wright last week.

A landscaper is celebrating after winning a builders merchant's national competition.

Mira Showers have introduced chrome variants of the best-selling Mira Sport 9.0kW and 9.8kW electric showers. Chrome is the now the second most sought-after finish option for electric showers.

Dimplex have extended their Daytona range with the introduction of the DTR500. The new models have been designed for large family bathrooms and deliver a powerful 500W output.