ERA, the door lock people have launched a new remote control door lock system that operates via a simple key fob.

Long Rake Spar, the decorative aggregates people, have a new coloured natural dashing aggregate free from iron sulphide, which can cause discolouration.

Tool specialists Stanley have selected a range of their most popular and essential tools from the Fat Max range, as part of a special Christmas ‘give a man a man’s present’ promotion.

Michael McCabe is the new finance director at Grafton Merchanting GB Ltd.

Cemex, the Mexico-based owners of the Rugby Cement brand, have promoted two of their UK directors.

Software solutions company Progressive Solutions have appointed a financial management consultant to provide a link with the financial staff and board members of customers.

There were fewer housing transaction in October than at any time in the past 20 years and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors are blaming the lack of available mortgage finance.

Northern Ireland based Classic Marble have won the 2008 Housing Product of the Year award for their Classi Seal upstand product.

TAPS, the North East's independent plumbers' merchants, have opened a new branch on Tyneside.

Boiler makers Biasi UK are now providing bespoke, free of charge training services for merchants, installers and specifiers from their state-of-the-art training facility near Birmingham.