Wood-based panel manufacturer Egger has expanded its OSB manufacturing capacity to 1 million m3 per annum.

Terry Parker is to step down as chairman of builders merchants trade association the Builders Merchants Federation in March following the completion of his five-year term of office.

Chemfix launches its "Pre-Mix" Wood Filler at the "Totally DIY" exhibition - the first ever two part wood filler in a foil bag cartridge, which mixes the resin and hardener in the perfect ratio during extrusion.

The Thanet branch of independent builders merchant Chandlers Building Supplies is holding a free roofing demonstration for customers next week.

Independent builders merchant buying group NMBS has made a new appointment to its national sales team.

Builders merchants organisation the Builders Merchants Federation has seen member numbers grow by over 100 in the last 12 months.

Knauf Insulation, in partnership with CRASH - the construction and property industry's charity for homeless people - has donated materials to a project undertaken by performing arts charity, Cardboard Citizens.

Decorative aggregates supplier Long Rake Spar has been chosen as a supplier to independent builders merchant buying group Fortis.

Builders organisation the Federation of Master Builders is backing calls from Labour for an "army of small builders" to help address the housing crisis.

Draper Tools will be exhibiting its range of hand and power tools, lighting products and garden tools at the Totally Tools show at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry in February.