Plumbers merchant Wolseley UK - parent company of Plumb Center, Parts Center and Burdens ¬- has launched a management training programme for graduates.

Instarmac Group Plc, the manufacturer of cement, bitumen and resin based products, held a free training day on its new i-fix range for merchants and installers.

The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) is urging companies to ensure all necessary health and safety precautions are in place in the wake of a number of surprise HSE inspections of the sector.

Independent builders' merchant Deepings Building & Plumbing Supplies has introduced a range of landscaping materials.

Shower manufacturer Mira's has introduced the Adept built-in mixer range for new installations.

Tony Nicholas has joined the Specialist Group as National Account Manager.

A team from door distributor JB Kind is to carry one of its wooden doors the 3,560ft to the top of Mount Snowdon, to raise money for Staffordshire St Giles Hospice.

The performance of plumbers merchant Plumb Center helped parent company Wolseley make up for deterioration in their European markets.

Builders and plumbers merchant group Travis Perkins is expected to be promoted to the FTSE 100 share index on Wednesday.

Having been sold to Datateam Business Media in April, the BMJ team has new contact details.