Stanley Black & Decker has confirmed its continued sponsorship of MotoGP and the Yamaha Tech3 Racing Team through its professional power tool and hand tool brands, STANLEY, DeWALT and FACOM.

STEICO UK has expanded its external sales force with the appointment of two new sales specialists.

Dunlop, manufacturer of tile adhesives, grouts, finishing and ancillary products, has stepped into the professional decorating industry for the first time.

Danfoss has extended its family of RET room thermostats with the new RET1000 (dial) and RET2000 (digital) devices, which combine contemporary styling with energy saving features for reduced home heating costs.

Aggregate Industries Ltd has appointed Pat Ward as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective from 1 April 2014.

Builders merchant group the Travis Perkins Group won the title of 'Transport Supplier of the Year' at the London Transport Awards for the safe and efficient delivery of materials to the Crossrail infrastructure project.

Chemical water treatment manufacturer Fernox has appointed Richard Wall as its new technical and product director.

Builders merchant Selco Builders Warehouse is supporting a world record attempt - by providing 1,260 roof tiles to a former World ITF TaeKwon-Do champion.

Builders merchant Jewson has announced the winner of its Trucky Dip competition.

Builders merchants organisation the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has welcomed the Chancellor's Budget for "makers, doers and savers" as broadly positive for the building supply industry.