Snows Timber has announced the appointment of Dean Short as its operations director and will start his new role with the company on 1st June 2015.

More than 50 major companies, including builders merchant chain Travis Perkins, Saint-Gobain, Knauf Insulation and Worcester, Bosch, have united in highlighting to the Government the "major economic opportunity" offered by reducing carbon emissions from buildings.

For projects where an FR rating is required, Showerwall, the versatile bathroom wallpanelling range, can now be specified after achieving European standard.

Knauf Insulation has been providing Travis Perkins with technical support, displays and tools for its newly refurbished flagship Northampton branch in an effort to raise awareness of whole house insulation solutions for the builders merchant's customers.

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has secured the services of a digital marketing communication expert for its Members' Day in September at Carden Park Golf Resort & Spa near Chester.

Francis Cunild, managing director and a founding member of Matki, has announced his retirement after 44 years with the company.

Worcester, Bosch Group's latest gas-fired combi boiler in its market leading range is the Greenstar i, which boasts enhanced performance and A-rated annual efficiency.

Keylite Roof Windows have launched a UK competition to help merchants sell Keylite Windows across the counter.

Howarth Timber and Building Supplies has been fined for serious safety breaches after a labourer plunged more than eight metres to his death at the merchant's site in Tottenham, north London.

Bathroom manufacturer Twyford has secured a 12-month sponsorship deal with two-time Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) world darts champion Adrian 'Jackpot' Lewis, in an effort to raise brand awareness with installers, the trade and end consumers.