Timber importer and merchant GE Robinson has made its first acquisition in Yorkshire having bought Craven Timber (Batley) Ltd, based in Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire.

Sometimes things happen that you can’t believe won’t become total game changers. And if the game isn’t changed, then is it a game that we really want to be playing anyway.

Civils merchant Keyline has announced Adam Franklin as its new regional director for the South West

Builders and timber merchant Sydenhams has bought Avon Plywood.

Despite a strong second quarter, the construction industry is pessimistic about the year ahead, according to the Construction Products Association’s Construction Trade Survey.

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A team of eight people from Bristol based builders merchant kellaway Building Supplies has completed the Five Peaks Challege as part of its fundraising efforts for Kellaway chosen charity Children’s Hospice South West.

Two managers at Shropshire family-owned builders’ merchants Tudor Griffiths Group have swapped roles after a total of 50 years’ combined service.

Keith Barker has been appointed as managing director of Wienerberger, the heavyside building materials provider.

Builders merchant Gibbs & Dandy’s latest customer promotion rewards customers who spend money on collect orders this month.

An employee at Keyline in Hull has celebrated 20 years’ service at the business.