Plaster and drylining manufacturer, British Gypsum, has achieved independent Green Deal compliance certification from the British Board of Agrément (BBA) and has now launched its new Green Deal solutions and training package.

Pwllheli-based Carl Kammerling International is sponsoring its employee Clynton Williams and a team of committed cyclists, on a grueling 190-mile charity cycle ride in memory of their late friend, Laura Jones.

Ibstock, the UK's largest brick maker, has launched several new brick ranges to provide increasing choice enabling its customers to always find their perfect brick.

Stelrad has added a new radiator to its low surface temperature range.

Carl Kammerling International has extended its existing range of Avit Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Workwear with the introduction of six new products:

Manthorpe has announced the launch of a new loft door to replace its best-selling GL-250-03.

Builders merchant group Travis Perkins has acquired a 109,000 sq ft warehouse south of Warrington at Appleton.

A group of colleagues from builders' merchants Travis Perkins took part in the BUPA Great North Run last weekend.

Some UK house developers are using timber frames as a solution to delays and shortages in brick supplies, according to Stewart Milne Timber Systems.

BES Ltd, the mail order plumbing and heating distributor has launched its new catalogue along with an improved collection service.