Tool manufacturer Lenox have launched a range of linear edge tools and blades, including reciprocating blades, jigsaw blades and holesaws.

Speculation is mounting that CRH, the Irish-based building supplies company, will bid for Tarmac, put up for sale by Anglo-American earlier this month. Especially after CRH posted strong interims this week and announced this morning that they have acquired the remaining 55% of Dutch company Cementbouw.

A new TV program will see celebrity builder Tommy Walsh take on the challenge of constructing an eco-friendly house for only £60,000 in just 60 days, and Ridgeons was on hand to help as a supplier of building materials.

On display on Bahco Tools' stand at Interbuild this year will be their range of ergonomically designed hand tools. Plus, Bahco are encouraging merchants to visit the stand and learn more about the 'One More Campaign' promotional offers.

Former national president of the Timber Trades Benevolent Society (TTBS), Dick Middleton, passed away earlier this month. The news has been met with much sadness from those in the industry who knew him.

The Bristan Group has been celebrating after a 10-strong team of employees completed the London triathlon earlier this month.

Hunter plastics are ensuring top-level customer service by extending the company NVQ training program to staff across their entire manufacturing operation.

Oldham-based distributor of signmakers' materials Everything for Signs recently purchased Sagetech's Koolkut KK16 vertical panel saw to enable them to break into a new market - aluminium composite sheet materials.

Building products distributor Heywood Williams have announced the acquisition of Irish architectural hardware firm Avenco for £15.6m.

UK businesses are owed £128bn in unpaid bills and invoices according to the latest research from business credit experts Creditsafe. Meaning that companies are losing an average of £1,341 in interest every month.