Bradstone has launched Mode, a new porcelain paving collection available in large 600mm x 600mm pavers in two finishes; textured, or profiled, a stone-like appearance with added crystals for additional visual appeal.

The latest generation of Vie electric showers from Mira Showers - the UK's leading manufacturer of showering products and accessories - features a wholly redesigned shower engine and casing that simplifies installation.

Sustainable building exhibition Ecobuild has unveiled its full conference programme for its 2015 show, with a host of big name industry and Westminster speakers set to appear.

The Howarth Timber Group is celebrating its 175th anniversary in 2015 and has a line-up of events, competitions and roadshows planned to mark the occasion in style.

Wiltshire Police are asking for help in identifying the make and age of a shovel linked to a murder investigation.

Plumbers merchant group Wolseley has announced it is exploring the option of exiting its remaining building materials business in France.

UK independent manufacturer of glass wool insulation, Superglass Holdings PLC, has announced the promotion of Ken Munro to the newly created position of managing director with immediate effect.

Water treatment manufacturer Fernox has appointed Calvin Pope as its new sales director for the UK and Ireland.

As part of a tour of the area looking at business growth, the Minister of State for the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills, Matthew Hancock MP, visited the Penzance branch of RGB Building Supplies on Friday 9th January.

Secretary of State for Transport, The Rt Hon. Patrick McLoughlin has paid a visit to IKO PLC's new state-of-the-art mastic asphalt and hot melt factory at Grangemill Quarry, Derbyshire, opened at the end of 2014.