Carl Kammerling International's new Magma Technician's Rucksack features an unique lockable zip system which keeps its reinforced pockets secure whilst on site or in transit.

Michael Nicholls has been promoted to become Norwich store manager for East Anglian independent builders merchant Kent Blaxill.

Housing minister Kris Hopkins has visited brickmaker Hanson's re-opened Claughton Manor brick works near Lancaster to see bricks being produced for the first time in four years.

The number of new homes registered in London last year was the highest since electronic records began over 26 years ago - new figures from NHBC have revealed.

Builders' merchant group Travis Perkins plans to increase investment in growing its business over the next few years.

Setcrete's new levelling compound, Setcrete Latex is intended for use in light to medium internal areas, and suitable for a wide range of internal flooring installations.

Setcrete, manufacturer of flooring products for the professional builder, has appointed Mark Spittle as brand merchandiser for the southern region.

Catnic has launched a new range of Drywall joint tape.

Peter Hindle MBE will be the next chairman of the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF), taking up the position on 2 April 2014.

Plumb Center's head of sustainability Tim Pollard will be discussing the latest industry topics at Ecobuild 2014.