The major manufacturers of pitched roofing have formed a new association to promote the benefits of pitched roofs.

Shower manufacturer Mira Showers is lowering the prices of its Flight range of shower trays by up to 50%.

UK heating manufacturer Worcester, Bosch Group will be showcasing its range of domestic heating and hot water technologies on a two storey stand (N1630/31 & 1640/41) at Ecobuild 2014.

Plumbers merchant Plumb Center has welcomed the positive impact that the first phase of the Help To Buy scheme has made to the new build housing market.

Four builders merchants were among the top-scorers in tool wholesaler Toolbank's 2013 Christmas display competition.

F & P Wholesale, the distributor of heating, plumbing and bathroom products to the independent merchant sector, has a new managing director.

Andrew Prosser has been appointed to the position of sales director for Fakro GB.

Grafton Merchanting GB has purchased the Oban division of MGM Timber.

DAB Pumps latest water pressure-boosting pump, the e.sybox, saves time and money for installers, and is quick and easy for counter staff to sell.

Builders merchants buying group NMBS has appointed Merlin Business Software as an approved supplier.