Coupling manufacturer Flexseal has continued to build on recent changes to its customer-facing team with the appointment of a new commercial sales manager.

Johnstone's Trade has launched a new Advanced Multi-Surface Primer, which gives decorators the perfect solution for painting over highly smooth surfaces, which will grip to almost any difficult-to-paint surface with little or no key that would normally see a paint film peel off.

MHS Radiators has extended its range of designer towel rails with the introduction of Arche Bath from Vasco. The new model boasts sturdy, rectangular tubes, which provide quality and strength, as well as impressive heat outputs.

Methven's new Aio range features patented Aurajet™ technology which uses water deflection to create fan-shaped sheets of water.

Macerators, pumps and shower cubicles manufacturer Saniflo is supporting World Plumbing Day, which took place on 11 March, by pledging to raise awareness of the role plumbing plays in facilitating access to clean drinking water and acceptable sanitation.

Taylor's Timber Centre in Bradford has strengthened its management team with the appointment of two new people as the West Yorkshire merchant seeks to underpin current business growth.

Builders merchant Travis Perkins received a visit from the Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne last week.

The Builders Merchants Federation has expressed disappointment that there was not more in Wednesday's Budget to boost housebuilding and housing refurbishment.

Robert Foden of Builders Supply West Coast Ltd has been honoured with an Achievement Award from the Worshipful Company of Builders Merchants.

Brick stocks are at an all-time low, according to brick producer Michelmersh, which saw brick prices rise by 13.5% last year.