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.

Lords Builders Merchants has been named a sponsor for rugby union side Ealing Trailfinders for the forthcoming Greene King IPA 2015/2016 Championship season.

Manufacturer of garden timber products, Forest Garden Group, has been fined after a worker sustained a serious injury to his left hand at its Lockerbie sawmill site.

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has appointed Rikesh Patel as industry analyst, a new role within the trade association reflecting the industry's increasing demand for timely and accurate data.