Nick Boyle, area sales manager for West Scotland Jewson for builders merchant Jewson has raised £3,000 for Macmillan by completing the toughest test in golf - three times over.

Nottinghamshire builders merchants Frank Key Group has added Richard Meeks to its senior management team.

The Rainy Day Trust karting challenge, organised by Stax Trade Centres, raised £3,000 for the industry charity.

Chandlers Building Supplies has launched a new brick selector website, which gives its customers the chance to view the stock that the builders merchant has available and make online enquiries.

Aqualux Products Ltd, part of the Fetim Group, has appointed a dedicated national specification manager.

There has been a mixed response to measures outlined in the Queen's Speech delivered to Parliament yesterday.

Plumbers merchant chain Plumb and Parts Center is celebrating after raising a whopping £600,000 for Action for Children.

"The Brick industry is very supportive of the Governments Help to Buy initiative," says Simon Hay, CEO, Brick Development Association.

The latest promotion from plasterboard manufacturer Siniat has helped its customers increase sales by nearly half.

Shower manufacturer and designer, Roman is running an exclusive promotion for their retail partners to celebrate the football World Cup this Summer.