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.

Brassware specialist Vado has been acquired by Norcros plc, the UK based group which includes Triton Showers, Johnson Tiles and Norcros Adhesive.

The delay of the Renewable Heat Incentive is a blow for the heating and renewable industry, says Ian Stares, PTS product director for Renewable Energy Products.

Builders merchants organisation the Builders Merchant Federation is holding an Open Day on April 30 to show off its new headquarters to the merchant industry.