Only four jobs will remain at the Lafarge Cement Westbury plant when it ceases production in April.

Plumbers and builders merchant chain Wolseley is closing four branches in the Republic of Ireland with the loss of 180 jobs.

Radiator manufacturers Purmo UK have changed the name of the Column range to Delta, bringing it into the fold of Purmo's pan-European Warm Society.

Ancon Building Products have awarded £500 to Glenn Cassford of Darlington who found a winning ticket in his Staifix Universal Wall Starter.

Dimplex have extended the Daytona range of towel rails with the introduction of the DTR500.

The Gyproc Power Sander Vacuum from the Gyproc Professional Tools range by Artex is designed for use with the company's Power Sander PRO.

Pre-tax profits at Irish builders merchant group Grafton fell 72% in the twelve months to December 31 2008, but UK turnover held up, sliding just 1% to £1.34bn.

Saint-Gobain PAM UK, have appointed Paul Hancock as product manager.

Independent bathroom and plumbing distributors Robert Lee Distribution have launched a new website, www.rlee.co.uk.

Builders and plumbers merchant chain Wolseley UK is to hold an educational event at the Sustainable Building Center in Leamington Spa.