In their first interim statement, published this week, it's clear that Wolseley is having a tough time the US. However, a strong European performance has done a lot to offset this.

Big names are already on board for January's DIY & Garden Show and Totally Tools, with new exhibitors signing up every day. And now, the show are offering vistors the chance to win a trip to Vegas.

Lafarge Cement UK have launched the final design and costing feasibility studies for their proposed new cement works at Snodland, in Kent.

One independent builders merchant in Nottinghamshire is benefiting from two brand new Combilift LPG-powered four-way forklifts. Frank Key, in Daybrook, Nottingham have considerably improved handling and storage procedures at the company's four-acre site.

The BSS Group have announced their latest unaudited interim figures. And, the results, for the six-month period to September 30 have been described by chairman Peter Warry as a "record".

Brighouse-based Avocet Hardware Ltd have announced that the company has been the subject of a management buyout.

Leading independent plumbing and heating merchant Heating Plumbing Supplier (HPS) opened their 18th branch yesterday, Monday 26th November.

Sika Opti-Mix Concentrated Colour Admixtures are now available in powerful one litre liquid dyes that achieve a rich, more consistent colour in sand cement mortars.

Wavin been busy with their announcements this week. First the company released a statement confirming an acquisition and secondly, that the company will hold an extraordinary general meeting (egm) next month.

North Yorkshire Timber (NYT) have increased their number of branches to eight after acquiring 99-year old business Edmund Robson & Co, based in South Shields.