Fire crews have been tackling a huge blaze at Discount Builders Merchants in Northfleet, Kent this morning (20 May).

Hard landscaping manufacturer Acheson & Glover (A&G) has announced its two trading companies have been acquired by a new company owned by their former chief executive, Raymond Acheson.

Plumb Center and manufacturer Honeywell are spearheading a campaign to change the law on carbon monoxide (CO) alarms and are urging installers to back them.

I joist manufacturer STEICO has agreed a new national wholesale supply partnership with Woodbridge Timber for its new timber and builders merchant offering Trade Joist.

Howarth Timber and Building Supplies has appointed Matt Lowes to its team to drive its new contract sales function.

Builders merchant Ian Beaver has cycled from Lands End to John O'Groats in aid of industry charity The Rainy Day Trust.

Manufacturer Talis UK has created 70 new jobs at its South Wales facility as well as investing over £400,000 in a new machine to cope with growing demand for meterboxes.

Paint manufacturer AkzoNobel has launched Armstead Trade, the new brand that will replace Glidden Trade.

Kingspan Environmental has appointed a new director for its Renewables Business Unit.

Bathroom brassware manufacturer VADO is the newest member of the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) boosting the trade association's Plumbing & Heating sector.