BSW Timber became the latest stop on the election trail when it hosted The Prime Minister, David Cameron, on Friday 17th April and the supplier used the opportunity to announce it had secured formal licensing by a Government-backed initiative.

Independent merchant only distributor, JRT Supplies Ltd, has revealed the winner of its iPad Mini prize raffle held at the National Merchant Buying Society (NMBS) Exhibition last week at Coventry's Ricoh Arena.

Britain's 'White Van Men' want political parties to convince them that they can support small businesses and protect the initial gains of the economic recovery in order to win their vote on May 7th, according to a new survey.

An influx of skilled workers from Eastern Europe has made home improvements cheaper and ended Britain's love affair with DIY, according to the boss of Travis Perkins plc.

Natural Paving Products (UK) Ltd has strengthened its sales team with the addition of two hard landscaping specialists, bringing its total national sales force to nine.

Three Counties Timber and Building Supplies has joined forces with racking specialist Filplastic Ltd to launch Hemel Hempstead's largest independent builders' merchant depot.

Garador has introduced a complete range of front entrance doors to complement the styles and designs of its garage doors.

Specialist merchant of the drainage, groundwork and civil engineering industries, Rudridge, has announced its sponsorship of the Ultimate Strongman - World's Ultimate Strongest Team Championships event, ahead of its full sponsorship of the Belfast Ultimate Strongman Giant Weekend in August.

Just six months after launching, Pimlico Plumbers' merchant business has already trebled its workforce and seen sales soar due to its unique offering.

Catnic has appointed Karen Campbell as the company's new area sales manager for Scotland.