Mark Wheeler has been appointed one of two new softwood traders at Rowlinson Timber.

Dulux Trade's 2010 High Gloss and 2010 Undercoat are the company's first trade paint products to meet VOC 2010 legislation which prescribes strict limits for the amount of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) that can be contained in decorative paints, stains and varnishes.

The new Vintage XL range of showerheads from Roca features minimalist design and larger dimensions in a range of options and designs whilst using less water than similar shower models.

Safeguard Europe say that new test data shows that high strength damp-proofing creams are more effective at controlling rising damp than low-strength look-alike products.

A former manager with roofing supplies merchant Proos Roofing Supplies has admitted stealing £36,000 from his employer.

Caberdek Sealfast, a new flooring system from Norbord, combines Caberdek tongue and groove P5 flooring, to make installing high quality, creak-free suspended timber floors quicker and easier.

Zip Heaters (UK) have announced the appointment of David Bradbrook as marketing director.

Builders merchant group Wolseley UK have reformed their heavyside merchanting arm, following a similar restructuring of their lightside plumbers merchant businesses.

Hanson Building Products are shutting their Measham brickworks in Warwickshire this month because the slump in brick sales makes it impossible to keep it open any longer.

Eurocell Building Plastics, the specialist manufacturer and merchant of plastic building materials, have opened their 89th branch, in Chelmsford, Essex.