Fastener Fair Coventry will be the biggest one ever, say the show organisers, with more exhibitors than in any previous year.

The aggregates division of natural stone producer, Cumbria-based Burlington, provided a total of 234,053 tonnes of crushed infill stone and over 8,400 tonnes of weathered walling stone for a new bypass in the Lake District National Park.

Building Adhesives recently staged their very own "Health & Safety Week". Running over five working days, the event was designed to ensure everyone, at all levels, was aware of health & safety issues in the workplace.

Newcastle-based merchant chain JT Dove launched a brand new division this month, devoted to helping reduce carbon emissions in the region.

RotoZip is offering the chance to win a trip for two to the 2009 Monaco Grand Prix. All entrants need to do is put their driving skills to the test in the new RotoZip online interactive forum.

Z-Led, part of the Building Product Design Group, are new to the cavity tray market, offering a comprehensive range of cavity trays and gas and damp barriers.

Irwin Industrial Tools have launched a new range of merchandising solutions to help merchants maximise their sales.

Anne Ganley, managing director of Sunderland-based Thompson Building Centres is now the sole owner of the multi-million pound business, after a management buyout of other family members.

ERA have a new addition to their access control range – the Push Button Door Lock. The lock, designed for commercial properties, allows easy access control with no need for keys.

Sussex-based Independent builders merchants Chandlers Building Supplies, were celebrating earlier this month after opening a brand new branch.