New Milton Sand & Ballast (NMSB) have announced the acquisition of Hampshire firm Steve Perrins Supplies Ltd.

Kingfisher, parent company of B&Q and Screwfix Direct, have announced, as expected, that Ian Cheshire will succeed Gerry Murphy as group chief executive, effective as of Monday this week.

Fisco Tools Ltd, have announced they are in takeover negotiations with Swedish company Hultafors group, who would acquire 100% of the UK company.

Unimer have confirmed the dates for their annual flagship event - the Unimer Day 2008 and unveiled the new, further improved format.

Independent builders merchant chain Naylor Myers, recently re-branded the Myers Group, is the latest business to join the National Buying Group (NBG).

Calling all golfers, if you've already entered the BMJ Golf Classic for this year please make a note in your diaries. The Fulford regional venue will now take place on Thursday June 19th, not Friday 20th.

Now in its 20th year, the BMF is again seeking the industry's top teams to enter the MasterMerchant adventure challenge.

ERA showcased their latest invention at this year's DIY & Garden Show last month - the ERA Locca Connecta.

Copper tube manufacturer, Yorkshire Copper Tube, are celebrating the success of their Winter Warmers competition, which received 20,000 entries from plumbers across the UK.

The Ideal Bathrooms Directory, launched in May 2006 has been a remarkable success story, say Ideal Bathrooms, with 750 customers now using the Directory.