Independent builders merchant Ridgeons pledged its support to vocational qualification again this year, by sponsoring Cambridge Regional College's (CRC) Construction Awards for the fifth year running.

Specialist roofing distributor Minster has launched a comprehensive product guide in an effort to bring more choice to the marketplace.

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has welcomed in principle the announcements made by the Department for Transport to improve the safety of cyclists.

Yorkshire independent builders merchant Merritt & Fryers has become one of the first companies in the UK to take delivery of the new Combilift 4 wheel sideloader.

Hiab, part of Cargotec, has launched its new X-series of loader crane models at a global press event in Berlin, Germany.

Plumbers merchant Graham has launched its new NOVIPro tools range, developed specifically to meet the needs of plumbers and heating engineers.

Independent builders merchant buying society NMBS has cemented its relationship with tool supplier Makita by taking delivery of the new Makita 4amp Battery.

Insulation manufacturer Isover has launched the G3 Touch mineral wool insulation, which is being rolled out across its full range of UK-manufactured products.

Builders merchant Jewson has donated free building materials worth £10,000 to help convert an old council building into a soft play centre for children with disabilities in Benton, Newcastle upon Tyne.

Plumbers merchant Plumb Center brought together policy makers and industry experts to debate on how to encourage the UK public to invest in energy efficiency measures.