Trade home improvement stockist GAP have started their 2008 expansion programme by trebling the size of their Wirral trade counter.

From this month, manufacturers of building products will be able to make credible declarations about the recycled content of individual brands using a guide introduced by WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme).

The BMF have developed and issued four new Selling Guides to help members increase their knowledge in specialist product areas, advise customers accordingly and supply the correct products for each installation.

Owen Glover from Grays-based builders merchants DC Morgan, is the first to win an award in a new incentive scheme run by Building Supplies R Us (BSRUS).

Polypipe Sanitary Systems have been the subject of a successful management buyout by their previous owners, the Polypipe Group. The deal became effective on January 30.

PTS, part of the BSS Group, have announced they have rejoined the BMF to show their "active support of the industry's continued development".

It's set to be a year of expansion for Welsh builders merchant Huws Gray after they announced the acquisition of a mid-Wales merchant.

East Exhibitions, organisers of The Timber Show due to take place on March 11-13 at London's ExCeL, have announced that the show will no longer take place.

Moray, a new range of Russell concrete roof tiles from Cemex UK, has the look and feel of natural slate, say the company, with the guaranteed long life expectancy of concrete at the lowest laid cost.

The Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) are keen to highlight the importance of water efficiency. In fact they're passionate about it, which is why they're encouraging people to share a shower or bath with the one you love this Valentine's Day.