Jewson have launched their own-brand range of power tools across all 500 branches across the UK, which they say are equal to or better than the branded alternatives in the same price bracket.

Cyril Brown, the man who oversaw the creation of today's Builders Merchants Federation from the old National Federation of Builders and Plumbers Merchants, died in Germany last month at the age of 87.

Overall the first quarter has been a positive one for Wienerberger, according to their latest financial statement, despite a mixed bag of results geographically as the UK and Germany turn in weaker forecasts.

To support sales of their Finnlife log cabins through builders' and timber merchants, Finnforest have invested in the latest computer generated image (CGI) technology to create interactive online virtual models of all 28 log cabins in the Finnlife range.

It's your last chance to book for THE Conference 2008! Here's why you should be there...

Tony Newman, former director of sales for Jewson, has been charged and bailed following accusations of a £1m fraud reported last month by BuildersMerchantsJournal.net.

A new rainwater system offers long-lasting good looks with a high capacity says Marley Plumbing and Drainage.

It wasn't the usual type of birdie that was most memorable at the recent inaugural National Buying Group Golf day. Albatrosses and Eagles weren't the subject of discussion in the clubhouse - a dead duck was.

RotoZip's focus will be on product experience at the Tile & Stone Show 2008, with live demonstrations of the RotoZip Diamond XBIT on stand.

Weatherproofing brand Thompson's have re-packaged and extended their range of high performance roof seals.