Chandlers Building Supplies' Ringmer branch donated £200 to one of its customers taking part in a charity bike ride from Eastbourne to Poppel in Belgium.

The Rainy Day Trust, the home improvement industry charity, has launched a telephone helpline service for people in the industry. The new service, run in conjunction with the retailTRUST charity, goes live this month (October), and will include debt advice, counselling, legal advice and much more.

Independent builders merchant LBS took part in this year's 'Men's Health Survival of the Fittest' race in Cardiff last week.

Andy Dennis has been appointed country manager for roofing manufacturer Monier Redland UK.

More than 2,500 people attended a charity fun day organised by Pipe Center and Climate Center Regional Branch Manager, Beckie Dayton recently.

Builders merchanting group Grafton has completed the acquisition of Brussels builders merchant Gedimat-Ginion S.A.

Radiator manufacturer Stelrad has launched a new series of six selected radiator ranges under the Stelrad Vita branding.

Brick maker Ibstock hosted a visit from the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, at its redeveloped Chesterton factory on 29 September.

Nearly half of homes with planning permission in the UK have yet to be built, according to the latest industry data.

Independent Hampshire-based builders merchant Elliotts has acquired Lymington kitchen and bathroom showroom, Hardleys.