Plumbers merchant Plumb Center and sister company Parts Center have released apps for Android smartphones.

Staff, customers and suppliers from Glasgow and Clyde branches of plumbers' merchant Graham took to their bikes to raise more than £2,000 for children's charity Barnardo's.

Nick Brown joins Ideal Bathrooms as procurement manager in a new appointment to head up the buying team.

One of the UK's leading distributors of plumbing, heating, bathroom and kitchen products, bcg, has undertaken a radical website revamp.

Rob Johnston has joined WPL's national sales team, and will be covering Scotland and the North of England.

Stoyden, the DIY merchandising company, has announced the appointment of Anne Donnelly as managing director.

Roof tile manufacturer Marley Eternit has announced that its Birkdale fibre cement slates can now achieve a minimum pitch of just 15°.

Building chemical manufacturer Sika has acquired Everbuild Building Products Ltd, the independent manufacturer of sealants, adhesives and construction chemicals.

Howarth Timber & Building Supplies has employed two new apprentices at its Thorne branch.

Martin Clarke, chief executive of the British Precast Concrete Federation, has been awarded an OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours.