Kent Blaxill will continue to expand in 2018 with the appointment of a Sales Director, Mark Robinson.

Dulux Trade has launched a new Vinyl Matt formulation.

Marley Eternit’s new Slater’s Tub makes it quicker and easier to install fibre cement slates – which need separate fixings at the top and bottom - to BS 5534 requirements. The container is designed to sit perfectly on the battens and contains ...

Chandlers Building Supplies is on the search for a charity to partner with for 2018.

The Carillion collapse will rumble on and on. In many cases like this, the first action is for the company to go “into administration”, with an appointed administrator tasked with finding ways of selling those parts of the operation that can be salvaged and getting as much value back as possible.

Independent builders, plumbers and electrical merchants Grant & Stone has opened a plumbing depot in Reading.

Independent family-run builders merchant group The George Bence Group opened a 4th branch on January 19, in the Cotswold village of Bourton on the Water.

National independent plumber’s merchant, Plumbase, has announced a new partnership with heating systems manufacturer Viessmann that will significantly increase access to same day and next day spare parts availability this heating season.

JCB PAINT Limited has appointed Michael Haigh as head of marketing.

Marley Alutec has further developed its team with the appointment of two new employees at its Bedford headquarters.