Conex Bänninger, manufacturer of valves and pipe fittings, has strengthened its UK key account and specification sales team with the announcement of two senior appointments.

Plumbers merchant Plumbase has officially opened its new kitchen and bathroom showroom in Colne, Lancashire.

BES Ltd, the mail order plumbing and heating distributor, has marked 40 years of service with a new and improved catalogue.

Selco Builders Warehouse is celebrating two landmark branch anniversaries by giving charities and community groups the chance to build a brighter future in a special competition.

Racking specialist Filplastic, which counts many of the UK's largest builders' merchants among its clients, has announced it has racked up a 22% increase in annual sales.

The Howarth Timber Group, which encompasses a network of 28 timber and builders merchant branches across the country, has produced a distinctive purple wheelbarrow that will raise much needed funds for a national children's charity.

British Gypsum has launched an innovative wall solution designed to provide greater durability as well as improved design and installation flexibility.

Pat Ward, CEO of Aggregate Industries Europe, has agreed to join rival aggregates business Breedon in the same role from early next year.

Recovery in the UK construction sector continued into August with business activity and employment levels both expanding at a strong pace, according to the latest Markit survey.

Norbord has appointed Jenny Stainton as its new business development manager (BDM) for the East Midlands.