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.

Leisure Sinks, UK manufacturer of domestic stainless steel sinks, has increased its productivity thanks to a new £1.2million investment at its factory in Long Eaton.

W. Howard, UK supplier of MDF mouldings, has launched a new veneered product to its extensive range.

Roof window manufacturer Velux is offering an exclusive promotion for installers from 1st - 31st May with shopping vouchers up for grabs.