Builders and plumbers merchants chain Wolseley has won an award from a fleet management publication for its driving and fleet management.

Newcastle-based independent builders merchants J T Dove have opened a purpose-built landscaping centre at their Newburn branch.

Arnold Laver, the Sheffield-based timber merchants increased pre-tax profits by 21%to £6.4m in the year to June 30 2008.

Crown Paints Limited have appointed Nigel Banks to the newly created role of commercial manager for export & licensing.

The City was speculating yesterday that builders and plumbers merchant group Wolseley could be heading back to the FTSE 100 share index.

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.