Cemex announced today that consolidated net sales increased 31% in the third quarter of 2007 to $6.1bn (£3bn approx) compared with the same period in 2006.

Ryobi have launched four new benchtop products for 2008: a drill press and three mitre saws.

The One Plus range from Ryobi, their flexible cordless tool system, now has added power thanks to the incorporation of lithium-Ion technology.

The merchant division of Saint Gobain's business has seen the best growth in the past nine months, outperforming all other sectors within the group's portfolio.

Travis Perkins opened their first dedicated merchanting park on Monday 22 October at the Pentland Industrial Estate in Loanhead, Edinburgh.

Organisers of B&K EXPO have announced a bigger and better show for 2009 under a brand new name: kbbreview EXPO.

The growth in demand for specialist acoustic ceiling boards has surged since the introduction of Part E, according to British Gypsum, who have reported 60% year-on-year sales growth for their Gyptone board range.

SMEs could be missing out on business energy savings because of a lack of time and training, according to the Carbon Trust.

Following a fire, which devastated the company premises in 1999, timber merchant Maltings Timber have reported increased sales and profits having finally moved to their new permanent site on Churchill Road, Doncaster.

Mira showers are extending their existing range with the introduction of a suite of miniature mixer showers: mixer valves that are half the size of conventional models.