Independent builders merchant, GPH Builders Merchants, is giving elderly residents across the North East of Scotland a helping hand this winter.

The Interior HD Oak laminate door from Premdor has been recognised for its greater durability and scratch resistant properties over traditionally manufactured foil wrapped doors.

Sussex independent builders merchant Chandlers Building Supplies has helped, the Brighton & Hove Retired Greyhound Trust to repair its barn at the kennels in Albourne.

Builders merchant chain Travis Perkins has provided support to a state-of-the-art self build project completed by an ex-marine who sustained life-changing injuries in Afghanistan.

The Watford branch of builders merchant Jewson has a Biffa truck wedged in its warehouse, holding the roof up.

James Hardie, the fibre cement building materials manufacturer, has launched a new structural flooring system into the UK market, HardieFloor.

The Cleaneo Akustik range of perforated plasterboards from Knauf - the manufacturer of lightweight building products and systems - provides improved air quality for a cleaner and safer working environment.

Rowlinson Timber has announced plans to move its distribution centre from the port of Grimsby to Groveport at Gunness near Scunthorpe, with effect from 2 January 2014.

Knauf Insulation, H+H and Digby Stone were among the winners at the 2013 NBG Conference and supplier awards, held by buying group NBG last night (19 November).

Plumbers merchant Plumb Center is helping to develop the next generation of Scottish footballers, by donating £750 to Hillwood Boys Club.