Wolseley are celebrating after achieving a milestone in environmental management.

Trianco have launched a new version of their Activair air source heat pump with increased power.

Celcon blocks have been chosen by Redbridge Council to provide blocks for a new 'green' school, Winston Way Primary School in Ilford, Essex.

The wall-mounted Aztec Classic from Trianco is an affordable and effective electric boiler, say the company, which is suitable for heating anything from caravans to houses to flats. Plus, it offers a practical alternative to gas or oil.

The past 12 months have definitely been busy ones for Bradfords Building Supplies, with refurbishments, repositioning and rewards.

The National Buying Group (NBG) have named Bradstone as supplier of the year at the first official annual awards for the NBG.

Wienerberger have recently completed the acquisition of Baggeridge Brick by consolidating the head offices of the two companies.

PTS have announced that they will spearhead a 'Carbon Monoxide Awareness' campaign running from January 14-19. National merchants will be invited to join them in creating posters and information packs to reach installers within their branch networks.

Brintex, organiser of the DIY & Garden Show and Totally Tools, have released programme details today for its New Products LIVE demonstration theatre and Sales Improvement sessions.

Covers timber and builders merchants have announced the acquisition of One Stop Building Materials and Crinda Landscape Supplies. The businesses provide three new sites for Covers customers in Horsham, Worthing, and Rudgwick; taking the total number of Covers depots to 14.