MKM Building Supplies has reported record sales for the year ending September 30 2015, with turnover up 18% on the previous year.

Hope Construction Materials, the UK’s leading independent supplier of cement and concrete, has announced the launch of its new bagged cement product, available later this year.

Ariel Plastics' new cherry picked Mardome Hi-Lights range comprises the essential rooflight options to satisfy the majority of project requirements and are available on a 48 hour delivery* .

Justin Smith has joined Wilo's Commercial Building Services team at the UK head office in Burton-upon-Trent.

Toolbank has strengthened its senior management team with the creation of a new role of marketing development director. Simon Bicknell, currently sales director, is moving to fill the new position.

The BMF has voiced concerns that builders merchants who are unwilling to take on apprentices may lose out when the UK Government introduces the new Apprenticeship Levy in April next year.

A new All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Timber Industries has been set up, with more than 40 parliamentarians signed up already.

Staff from TG Builders Merchants were taken on a Scandinavian journey of discovery at the Holmen Sawmill in Braviken, Sweden, as part of Arbor Forest Products' 'Trading Closer' initiative.

Wales-based builders merchant Huws Grayhas bought three companies in St Helens; ST Group, Qualplas and Cornerstone Building & Landscaping Products.

Snickers’ ‘Foul Weather’ Winter Jacket provides the best in protection from snow, wind and rain. It’s design combines dry and ventilated comfort with freedom of movement and built-in functionality.