Builders' merchant Jewson Ltd, was fined £14,000 for supplying hard hats that failed to meet the relevant safety standards.

South West-based independent builders' merchant RGB has raised money for Macmillan Cancer Support this year.

Builders merchants group Travis Perkins has embraced the digital world by moving to Google Apps in an effort to rid its business of paper.

Setcrete Rapid Set 30 proved to be the ideal solution for builders in the recent refurbishment of kitchens in a social housing complex. The use of the fastest drying levelling compound allowed for up to three kitchen floors to be refurbished in one day, and get the project completed at a rapid speed, whilst maintaining high standards.

The new, enhanced and extended Q-Brake Vortex Flow control and Q-Plate orifice plate range from drainage systems manufacturer ACO can now regulate any surface water flow rate before discharge into water course or sewer networks.

Manufacturer and supplier of tiling and flooring installation equipment QEP has introduced the new Vitrex High Performance Twin Filter Respirator and Replacement Filters.

Paving and walling specialists Kilsaran International has signed an agreement to add independent builders merchant Beatsons Building Supplies to its growing distribution network.

Wood panel manufacturer Norbord held a competition for builders merchant staff as part of an exercise to raise awareness and improve their understanding of the Norbord product range.

Toolstream has welcomed the 'May Contain Nuts (& Bolts)' Gromit to its head office in Yeovil after winning it at auction earlier in October, making a large charitable donation to Wallace & Gromit's Grand Appeal.

Independent builders merchant buying group IBC has announced the appointment of Marc Coulson as its new national sales manager.