Ed Miliband's pledge to build new homes on "a grand scale" was the focus of attention for the Builders Merchants' Federation (BMF) at the Labour Party Conference in Brighton.

Tool manufacturer Dremel has launched two new handicraft kits ahead of the Christmas season and hope it will provide some festive cheer for all the family.

Aggregate Industries has announced a major re-brand which will consolidate 25 of its businesses under the Aggregate Industries name.

Builders and timber merchant Howarth Timber has continued its expansion by purchasing the assets and trades of Northern Timber Ltd in Brighouse, West Yorkshire.

Italian boiler and heating appliance manufacturer Ferroli has appointed John Moran as the company's UK sales & marketing director.

JG Speedfit has launched the new Double Check/Stop valve, a push-fit valve for the connection of plastic and copper pipe.

Independent builders merchant EH Smith has seen a 30 per cent increase in customer visits across all eight of its branches after introducing fixed prices.

Builders and plumbers merchant group Wolseley saw revenues rise nearly 5%, as strength returned to its US and UK markets.

Builders and plumbers merchant group Wolseley is to return £300m to shareholders through a special dividend.

A team from independent builders merchant Ridgeons has raised over £5000 for charity after completing the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge.