Plasterboard producer Siniat, has appointed Neil Ash as its new managing director from 1 January 2014.

Pegler Yorkshire has announced an addition to its valve range - the Tectite TX300 Full Bore Quarter Turn Lever Ball Valve.

Timber window and door manufacturer JELD-WEN has expanded its management team with the appointment of two new senior members of staff.

Staff from Visqueen, manufacturer of building films, have raised hundreds of pounds for BBC Children in Need.

The UK Green Building Council has today responded to the Government's announcement on "green levies" on energy bills, which includes confirmation of a cut to the Energy Company Obligation (ECO).

Axor, the designer brand of Hansgrohe SE, has launched new shower products developed together with the Swedish design trio Front and the Japanese design studio Nendo.

Richard Burbidge, the stair parts specialist, has won the Investing in Skills category at the North West Engineering Employers Federation (EEF) Future Manufacturing Awards.

The Peckham branch of builders merchant Jewson has made the short move down the road to its new premises at Ilderton Wharf on Rollins Street.

JRC Roofing Distributors Ltd, supplier to builders merchants across the UK, teamed up with local businesses, organisations and influential figures to raise money for BBC Children in Need 2013.

Builders merchants Jewson has played its part in making the annual CityCross cycle race a success by donating building materials to help create the race course.