Lytag Ltd has opened a new lightweight aggregate (LWA) manufacturing facility in the UK in an effort to bring wider availability of its products.

Condensing biomass boilers will be eligible for the domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI), when it launches in spring.

Rainwater systems blocked with leaves and other debris could be a thing of the past, thanks to Hunter’s new Outlet Leaf Guard.

UK heating manufacturer, Worcester, Bosch Group, has opened a new training facility in Normanton, near Wakefield, with the aim to provide better support and an improved training experience for installer, specifier and merchant customers.

Specialist sealant applicators Swiftseal has applied over 68,000 metres of sealant on 48 tram stops as part of the extension of Manchester Metrolink to Manchester Airport, Didsbury, Oldham and Rochdale Town Centre and Ashton-Under-Lyne.

Sika has expanded its Pave Fix Plus range with the introduction of Graphite.

Washroom products specialist Cistermiser has announced the appointment of Paul Taylor as its new national sales manager.

Builders merchants and suppliers - members of the Worshipful Company of Builders Merchants - took part in the wettest Lord Mayor's Show for years to welcome Alderman Fiona Woolf CBE as the 686th Lord Mayor of London.

Rucksacks from Wilo were responsible for a serious donation to leading water provider charity WaterAid recently.

The Institute of Builders Merchants is inviting training professionals from the merchant industry to a forum event on 28th November 2013.