The chairman of the Construction Products Association, Adrian Barden, has written to Lord Mandelson to warn of more major industry job losses and to urge him to ensure the government delivers the construction programmes it has already committed to.

Electrical equipment suppliers GreenBrook have appointed Peter Ratcliffe as national sales manager.

Hose and watering specialists Hozelock have announced the appointment of Steve Hall as group chief executive.

Shaun Foster has joined Baxi Commercial Division as area sales manager representing both Andrews Water Heaters and Potterton Commercial in the North West.

BSS Industrial, the pipeline and heating merchants, have appointed Tim Harvey as key account director for the industrial sector.

Builders Merchants Federation has expanded the apprenticeship training department with the appointment of Sheryl Milner.

The Mineral Products Association has been formed from the merger of the British Cement Association, the Quarry Products Association and the Concrete Centre.

Global Stone, the Essex based natural stone hard landscaping people have agreed a 12 month trading deal with independent builders merchant buying group H&B.

A management buyout has been completed at the profiles and doors business of BLP, the suppliers of wrapped MDF mouldings, cabinet doors, membrane pressed cabinet doors, veeners and flexible panels.

Mossgo is the new moss and algae cleaner for hard surfaces from specialist suppliers Thames Valley Specialist Products.