Tiling and commercial flooring materials manufacturer Instarmac has bought Wondertex, the range of drylining, decorative texturing and coving products.

The biggest shake up of the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system in nearly 70 years - Real Time Information - starts from 6 April, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) reminded employers today (April 4).

The Irish arm of B&Q has received court protection from its creditors as parent group Kingfisher tries to restructure its business.

The Builders Merchants Federation has announced one of the country's foremost economists, Mark Berrisford-Smith, and one of the housing industry's leading proponents of sustainability, Garry McDonald to speak at the All Industry Conference, in Portugal in June.

From Tuesday April 2, Builders Merchants Journal has a new owner.

F & P Wholesale, the distributor of heating, plumbing and bathroom products to the independent merchant sector, has announced the promotion of Yvonne Wolstenholme to account manager for the Northern Region.

BSS Industrial has appointed Vikki Horn as its new Heating and Renewables Product Group Manager.

Roof tile manufacturer Redland has adding a new clay tile to the Rosemary Classic range.

Independent builders merchant Lords has acquired online building supplies provider eBuildingSupplies.

Builders merchant Keyline has launched an Emergency Response Service run by its National Rail Division.